stereo cartridge on mono record

Yo, Newbie needs to know if it is ok to use a stereo cartridge on a mono record.

Thanks

dmgrant105-23-2009 2:36am

wrtickle Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 103 posts 05-23-2009 at 03:22am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete yes you are fine.
hevac1 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 812 posts 05-23-2009 at 12:59pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete That will depend on the age of the mono record. Pre 60's mono maybe not good, as the needle profile if different. If 60's and later should be fine. The album cover could say ok for mono or stereo needle. Some record companies have two numbers like these CL or CM then numbers on the album cover for either mono or stereo, these should also be ok.
sidssp Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 1,077 posts 05-23-2009 at 02:32pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete The follow link shows how to to wire a stereo cart for mono playback, you might want to take a look at it. http://pagesperso-orange.fr/jlf/erepro2.htm