I am not a Novice to audio. I owned two idler wheel TT including a Garard 401 with custom plinth and Jelco 750 tonearm.
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I like open box, typically you get the full OEM warranty, and option to return I hope. well, I like the 540 MicroLine, if it is the end of the budget. I’d rather see you move up to a boron cantilever from aluminum, it’s the 745x, only +$30 ($329.) https://www.audio-technica.com/en-us/cartridges/type/moving-magnet/at-vm745xml happily, it has threaded inserts!!! when did they come out with this? |
Fluance RT-80 ($249) vs Pioneer PL-30-K ($299) TT. The Fluance does not advertise any specs. I read Fluance wow & flutter is .2% and some hear it. The Pioneer is .1%. The Fluance is manual and Pioneer is automatic. Both have reviews of good sounding. Amazon advertises the Pioneer at $399, I bought $299 open box on Ebay. The Pioneer is the better deal and better TT IMO. Both come with poor cartridges and need replacement. I recommend VM540ML. |
this requires patience, and risk buying a used stylus: Here’s an opportunity to take a chance on a used AT160ML MM Cartridge with MicroLine Stylus on Beryllium Cantilever, in an AT Magnesium Headshell that provides both Azimuth adjustment and ’concealed’ overhang adjustment. This is my preferred cartridge, for it's sound, imaging, and light 1.25g tracking. https://auc.aleado.com/yahoo/lot?auctionID=v1204216654#enlargeimg You need an account with Aleado, a bidding agent, enough verified funds in your account to cover your bid, and then there are many small add on charges, double shipping (seller ships in Japan to Aleado who verifies the item) (Aleado gives you alternate methods/costs to choose to ship to you). Even with the add-ons, I have done well for about half a dozen items this way. I do not know this seller. Shipping to USA will resume, 15% tariffs added/billed later on the net winning cost of the item, no tarrifs on the add-on charges. ............................. I like Boron if buying new, and I see they still sell 3 VMN Boron Stylii that fit these older AT150, AT155, AT160; AT440 bodies AT-VMN45xML (microlinear/nude/boron cantilever) |
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