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mrussel1 said:static111 said:mrussel1 said:static111 said:I’m running a pioneer ax-750 with a u-turn orbit and the u-turn preamp and have been since 2016. Today I replaced the drive belt and swapped out the Ortofon OM5E for a Grado Black 3. It’s like I have a new damn stereo. Amazing clarity and the bass is phenomenal. My first time replacing a cartridge rather than just the needle. Total pain in the ass. Lining up tiny screws, setting the needle to the correct length with a compass and then adjusting the tracking force. Totally worth it. I’m christening it with The Doors first album and it’s really like hearing it for the first time again.
I think there's big room for improvement from entry level to "mid fi". After that, it still gets better with each upgrade, but it's the law of diminishing returns.Scio me nihil scire
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static111 said:mrussel1 said:static111 said:mrussel1 said:static111 said:I’m running a pioneer ax-750 with a u-turn orbit and the u-turn preamp and have been since 2016. Today I replaced the drive belt and swapped out the Ortofon OM5E for a Grado Black 3. It’s like I have a new damn stereo. Amazing clarity and the bass is phenomenal. My first time replacing a cartridge rather than just the needle. Total pain in the ass. Lining up tiny screws, setting the needle to the correct length with a compass and then adjusting the tracking force. Totally worth it. I’m christening it with The Doors first album and it’s really like hearing it for the first time again.
I think there's big room for improvement from entry level to "mid fi". After that, it still gets better with each upgrade, but it's the law of diminishing returns.0 -
static111 said:I’m running a pioneer ax-750 with a u-turn orbit and the u-turn preamp and have been since 2016. Today I replaced the drive belt and swapped out the Ortofon OM5E for a Grado Black 3. It’s like I have a new damn stereo. Amazing clarity and the bass is phenomenal. My first time replacing a cartridge rather than just the needle. Total pain in the ass. Lining up tiny screws, setting the needle to the correct length with a compass and then adjusting the tracking force. Totally worth it. I’m christening it with The Doors first album and it’s really like hearing it for the first time again.
Changing carts CAN be a pain in the ass, especially on a 1-piece tonearm. Having removable headshells makes it a lot easier.
Tonight, I am in the process of setting up and aligning four different cartridges for my Dual 1019. Since it has removable sleds that the cartridges mount to, I can do all the tedious stuff away from the turntable.
After they are mounted and aligned, I'll be able to swap between cartridges in next to no time at all.
Also, glad to hear that the Grado is working out for you. They make some pretty impressive stuff!If hope can grow from dirt like me, it can be done. - EV0 -
Anyone here do a Stylus change on a Project debut carbon?0
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tempo_n_groove said:Anyone here do a Stylus change on a Project debut carbon?
Why do you want to change the stylus rather than the whole headshell? Are you really just removing the stylus?0 -
mrussel1 said:tempo_n_groove said:Anyone here do a Stylus change on a Project debut carbon?
Why do you want to change the stylus rather than the whole headshell? Are you really just removing the stylus?0 -
tempo_n_groove said:mrussel1 said:tempo_n_groove said:Anyone here do a Stylus change on a Project debut carbon?
Why do you want to change the stylus rather than the whole headshell? Are you really just removing the stylus?0 -
mrussel1 said:tempo_n_groove said:mrussel1 said:tempo_n_groove said:Anyone here do a Stylus change on a Project debut carbon?
Why do you want to change the stylus rather than the whole headshell? Are you really just removing the stylus?0 -
tempo_n_groove said:mrussel1 said:tempo_n_groove said:mrussel1 said:tempo_n_groove said:Anyone here do a Stylus change on a Project debut carbon?
Why do you want to change the stylus rather than the whole headshell? Are you really just removing the stylus?0 -
mrussel1 said:tempo_n_groove said:mrussel1 said:tempo_n_groove said:mrussel1 said:tempo_n_groove said:Anyone here do a Stylus change on a Project debut carbon?
Why do you want to change the stylus rather than the whole headshell? Are you really just removing the stylus?0 -
eddiec said:mrussel1 said:tempo_n_groove said:mrussel1 said:tempo_n_groove said:mrussel1 said:tempo_n_groove said:Anyone here do a Stylus change on a Project debut carbon?
Why do you want to change the stylus rather than the whole headshell? Are you really just removing the stylus?0 -
mrussel1 said:eddiec said:mrussel1 said:tempo_n_groove said:mrussel1 said:tempo_n_groove said:mrussel1 said:tempo_n_groove said:Anyone here do a Stylus change on a Project debut carbon?
Why do you want to change the stylus rather than the whole headshell? Are you really just removing the stylus?0 -
tempo_n_groove said:mrussel1 said:tempo_n_groove said:Anyone here do a Stylus change on a Project debut carbon?
Why do you want to change the stylus rather than the whole headshell? Are you really just removing the stylus?
(Some tts allow you to simply remove the flattened part with the cart/stylus as 1 piece. That makes swapping cartridges super easy.)
For the Red and Blue Ortofon carts, the cartridge body is the same. You can simply remove the stylus from your Red and replace it with a Blue stylus. You will need to check the tracking force for the new stylus to make sure it is dialed in to the manufacturer recommended tracking force.If hope can grow from dirt like me, it can be done. - EV0 -
mrussel1 said:eddiec said:mrussel1 said:tempo_n_groove said:mrussel1 said:tempo_n_groove said:mrussel1 said:tempo_n_groove said:Anyone here do a Stylus change on a Project debut carbon?
Why do you want to change the stylus rather than the whole headshell? Are you really just removing the stylus?
Interestingly, those Ortofon bodies will also accept stylii from their "OM" line. They look a little funky but they are considerably cheaper than the OEM Red or Blue stylii.If hope can grow from dirt like me, it can be done. - EV0 -
tempo_n_groove said:mrussel1 said:eddiec said:mrussel1 said:tempo_n_groove said:mrussel1 said:tempo_n_groove said:mrussel1 said:tempo_n_groove said:Anyone here do a Stylus change on a Project debut carbon?
Why do you want to change the stylus rather than the whole headshell? Are you really just removing the stylus?
MC (moving coil) maybe occasionally do but those are typically sent to the manufacturer or a third party for retipping once the stylus wears out.If hope can grow from dirt like me, it can be done. - EV0 -
dudeman said:tempo_n_groove said:mrussel1 said:eddiec said:mrussel1 said:tempo_n_groove said:mrussel1 said:tempo_n_groove said:mrussel1 said:tempo_n_groove said:Anyone here do a Stylus change on a Project debut carbon?
Why do you want to change the stylus rather than the whole headshell? Are you really just removing the stylus?
MC (moving coil) maybe occasionally do but those are typically sent to the manufacturer or a third party for retipping once the stylus wears out.0 -
dudeman said:tempo_n_groove said:mrussel1 said:tempo_n_groove said:Anyone here do a Stylus change on a Project debut carbon?
Why do you want to change the stylus rather than the whole headshell? Are you really just removing the stylus?
(Some tts allow you to simply remove the flattened part with the cart/stylus as 1 piece. That makes swapping cartridges super easy.)
For the Red and Blue Ortofon carts, the cartridge body is the same. You can simply remove the stylus from your Red and replace it with a Blue stylus. You will need to check the tracking force for the new stylus to make sure it is dialed in to the manufacturer recommended tracking force.0 -
tempo_n_groove said:dudeman said:tempo_n_groove said:mrussel1 said:eddiec said:mrussel1 said:tempo_n_groove said:mrussel1 said:tempo_n_groove said:mrussel1 said:tempo_n_groove said:Anyone here do a Stylus change on a Project debut carbon?
Why do you want to change the stylus rather than the whole headshell? Are you really just removing the stylus?
MC (moving coil) maybe occasionally do but those are typically sent to the manufacturer or a third party for retipping once the stylus wears out.
I have a Hana SL coil and it sounds awesome. But it was like $750 so not cheap.0 -
mrussel1 said:tempo_n_groove said:dudeman said:tempo_n_groove said:mrussel1 said:eddiec said:mrussel1 said:tempo_n_groove said:mrussel1 said:tempo_n_groove said:mrussel1 said:tempo_n_groove said:Anyone here do a Stylus change on a Project debut carbon?
Why do you want to change the stylus rather than the whole headshell? Are you really just removing the stylus?
MC (moving coil) maybe occasionally do but those are typically sent to the manufacturer or a third party for retipping once the stylus wears out.
I have a Hana SL coil and it sounds awesome. But it was like $750 so not cheap.0 -
tempo_n_groove said:mrussel1 said:tempo_n_groove said:dudeman said:tempo_n_groove said:mrussel1 said:eddiec said:mrussel1 said:tempo_n_groove said:mrussel1 said:tempo_n_groove said:mrussel1 said:tempo_n_groove said:Anyone here do a Stylus change on a Project debut carbon?
Why do you want to change the stylus rather than the whole headshell? Are you really just removing the stylus?
MC (moving coil) maybe occasionally do but those are typically sent to the manufacturer or a third party for retipping once the stylus wears out.
I have a Hana SL coil and it sounds awesome. But it was like $750 so not cheap.0
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