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On 1 Oct 2003 10:07:42 -0400, (Scott Dorsey) wrote:

Old Colony makes a very good introduction to LP playback that you might
want to try out.

Thanks for the recommendation. I ordered a copy of this yesterday.

The Stanton is a great cartridge for 78s, but it's not a good match to
that arm, and frankly it doesn't track microgroove discs worth a damn.
It has very poor stereo separation (which again is not an issue for 78s).

I'd suggest starting with an inexpensive fineline type rather than an
elliptical. The Audio-Technica AT440 is a good first start for around
a hundred bucks. The fineline styli are much more touchy about VTA than
ellipticals but they will track worn material much better.
--scott

I haven't looked into a new stylus yet but I will before continue
forward with my project. From what I've heard so far I guess that will
be the AT440 you suggest or the Shure V15 Type VxMR that Marc Wielage
mentioned.

Charlie Hubbard