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Half Inch Cartridge Options

If the above words mean nothing to you, don't worry, they only become important if we cannot find a replacement needle for your existing setup. In our experience however, it is far easier and safer to replace the whole cartridge and stylus, than it is to find you particular stylus.

Fear not, cartridge and stylus come together and it is only marginally more expensive to buy both than a merely a replacement stylus.

But before we go on, some vital information:




If you have a have a standard half inch mount set up, it will look similar to the one above and the distance between the screws on the top of the headshell will be half an inch [1.25cm]. This is by far the most common set up and you more than likely have one.

If there are no screws, never fear, just bring in the needle or contact us to send us an image. It will probably look something like the needles featured in the information at the bottom of this page and is something called a p-mount - which we can also help you find a replacement for.


Replacment NON DJ Cartridges: We can have these babies sent directly out to you. 02 9380 8223

 The difference between the three half inch carts below is simply one of quality and durability. If you intend heavy usage, then best to go for the MPIIE. If you just plan the occasional spin or have a few records you plan to record, then the C51M/II will do you, although elliptical [II-E] wear your records less.

MP11E MOVING MAGNET


C51M/II-E MOVING MAGNET

C51M/II MOVING MAGNET

DESCRIPTION:
made by NAGAOKA, Japan.
A moving permalloy cartridge with powerful magnetic energy through circuit of samarium cobalt magnet.
Stylus tip: Elliptical
Frequency range: 20-20,000 Hz
Output: 5mV
Stylus pressure: 1.8-2.3g
Replacement Stylus: 1095E

$139.00 (Australian Dollars)

This cartridge come with a stylus. Additional
replacement stylii are $79.95 each

Due to exchange rates, the cartridge/stylus price has gone up from $119.00 to $139.00.

DESCRIPTION:
made by NAGAOKA, Japan.
Stylus tip: Elliptical
Frequency range: 20-20,000 Hz
Stylus pressure: 1.8g
Replacement Stylus: 1061E

$79.95 (Australian Dollars)


This cartridge come with a stylus. Additional
replacement stylii are $59.95 each

Due to exchange rates, the cartridge/stylus
price has gone up from $69.95 to $79.95.

 

DESCRIPTION:
made by NAGAOKA, Japan.
Stylus tip: Conical
Frequency response: 20-20,000 Hz
Stylus pressure: 3.0g
Replacement Stylus: 1061

$59.95 (Australian Dollars)

This cartridge come with a stylus. Additional
replacement stylii are $49.95 each

Due to exchange rates, the cartridge/stylus price has gone up from $49.95 to $59.95.

 

 

Phono Cartrdiges - HiFi
For more information than you really want, but probably need:

A phono cartridge is a small electro-mechanical component mounted at the front of a tonearm on a turntable. It holds the cantilever (or tube) and stylus (or needle) which vibrates as it traces the record grooves. The stylus is the needle shaped material at the front end of the cantilever. The cartridge converts the vibrations into audio signals which are then amplified further up the electronic chain. (Note: A cartridge when purchased comes with the stylus. Many cartridges are designed with a stylus that is end-user replaceable.)
The performance potential of a record playing system is defined by the capabilities of the phono cartridge. Tonal balance, response range, clarity on musical peaks, stereo separation and imaging, and freedom from noise and distortion are all affected at the outset. The selection of this first component is critical to the full enjoyment of the rest of your system.

Cartridge Mount
A cartridge is designed to be mounted on a turntable's tonearm. Some tonearms use a universal headshell. Others use a P-mount. A lesser number use a proprietary mount. The latter means you are restricted to their design.

The half-inch mount or standard mount as it is sometimes called is probably the most common. As illustrated on the left, two screws located a half-inch apart are threaded through the cartridge body and secured to the headshell. Four wires, each of a different color, are attached to the male plugs at the rear of the cartridge body. The other end of these wires are attached to the headshell plugs.


The P-mount or T4P, as illustrated on the left, utilizes a different approach. The cartridge is plugged into the tonearm and is then secured to the tonearm by a single screw. RRP 69.95

 

 
made by NAGAOKA, Japan.
P-mount (Plug-in type) Cartridge.
Stylus tip: Conical
Frequency Response: 20-20,000 Hz
Stylus Pressure: 1.8-2.3g
Replacement Stylus: 1061
$69.95 (Australian Dollars)


A universal cartridge is designed for use in either a half-inch or P-mount tonearm. A universal cartridge is simply a P-mount cartridge with a standard adapter.

Generally, there are three different stylus tips (additionally there are also 78 tips):

Conical Tip: Most common, used on all ceramic and most magnetic styli
Elliptical Tip: Available on some magnetic styli only. Better tracking and sound reproduction. Less wear on stylus and record.
Shibata Tip: Available only on a few, more expensive, magnetic styli. More faithfully reproduces the original recorded sound.

STYLUS TYPES:
Ceramic Normally held in position by a screw or metal clip - seriously old school
Magnetic Usually plastic knob that pushes into the cartridge body.

 



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