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In Reply to: To those who say "Junk" and "Ditch It".... posted by cactuscowboy@bresnan.net on October 18, 2014 at 09:29:02:
I'm not knocking the 500 specifically; the issue isn't the 500 body, it is the stylus included with the package the OP was being offered.
Given that scratch DJs are even harder on the cantilever than mix DJs, the suspension of the 505 is even stiffer which is fine since it is not intended primarily for music replay, but let's not pretend that it's going to be as good as the hifi alternatives in the same price range.
The (spherical) stylus is in an unknown condition and the cantilever is not optimised for music replay.
Personally, I don't think it is worth investing more money on purchasing a suitable replacement stylus; given the cost of purchasing a high compliance (original) replacment, he might as well look at the options.
I have a large collection of Stanton and Pickering cartridges/styli. In my experience, most of the "NOS" styli on offer are a gamble - Stanton had shocking quality control and many of the NOS styli and cartridges being sold now have defects of one kind or another (or aren't NOS but a used item that could pass off as new visually!) Given my experience with generic replacements, those are also simply not worth the money.
In comparison, a new Ortofon OM10 can be bought from Ebay for around USD50 to 60.
Regards Anthony
"Beauty is Truth, Truth Beauty.." Keats
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