Can I suppose you neither have the time nor the inclination to write a short step by step guide on how to build your own efficient form of DIY vacuum cleaner? I’m not sure what your AV receiver’s phono input is loaded at, but it definitely sounds as though it’s a high capacitance stage. $154.98. Incidentally, I have just committed to purchasing a new Rega RB202 tonearm at a bargain price to replace my RB110 – have you tested one of these in the past by any chance? You can also purchase the stylus separately, as a direct replacement for the stock styli found on turntable models such as the Pioneer PL-990 and PL-30K, the Sony PS-LX300, the Audio-Technica AT-LP60 and the Onkyo CP-1050. I do hope the 440 doesn’t turn out to be an expensive mistake; remember to give it 30-40 hours to run in. I didn’t, and now I’m torn between more detail and ssss’s, or less detail and deeper bass. Not that anything ever really makes it into the tank because the fluid evaporates so quickly. However, it will be a while before I can bring myself to spend a further £100 on a replacement, and then only if they are still available of course. That said, have you tried contacting Audio-Technica? TT- AT LP120 w/mods Carts- AT VM95ml, AT120eb, Denon 103, Ortofon OM10 Pre- McCormack MLD, Emotiva XPS-1. End of side distortion was certainly very reasonable given the Elliptical tip. Well; a quick check round Audio Technica 440 suppliers revealed stocks are currently rapidly dwindling, with more than one holding no stock at all. Sinking happily back into my chair, I began to reassess my ‘test’ records, only to discover after playing a few that there was noticable minor detail loss compared with the dedicated phono inputs. You’re hinting at the 95P stylus presumably Ashley…sounds promising…. I’ve had the first 5 hours now, and I must say the hype is correct. The vacuum motor itself is positioned directly beneath the arm for the best possible suction. Create New Account. $10.00. Thank you for a fair and in-depth appraisal Ashley; personally speaking I was immediately drawn to the authentic and rhythmic way the Carbon/3600 reproduced bass notes, not overpowering but at the same level and completely integrated with the mid and treble, added to its broad soundstage. As I said in my eMail to you I believe your arm does have bias correction, though quite how Rega are applying the bias on that arm isn’t clear. After reading several reviews of this LP Gear stylus here on Amazon, I was skeptical about how this stylus would improve on an already good sounding setup. Carl Sheffield. Both entail a stylus clean at the very least every LP side due to debris digging, and this after two Knosti’s each LP. I suspect you’re right in that the slight change in SRA which is the result of the change in tracking force is largely responsible. Share your voice on ResellerRatings.com At your service for 20+ years, LP Gear® is a global analog resource specializing in turntable stylus replacements, phono cartridges, belts, needles, headphones, audio electronics and accessories. MORE+. Find helpful customer reviews and review ratings for LP GEAR Shure VN578E stylus quality replacement 78RPM for Shure V15 Type V cartridge at Amazon.com. Make sure that the seller has good reviews though, since there are some generic styli sold on Ebay that do not meet buyers’ expectations. Surface noise was extremely low and the inevitable pops and crackles weren’t so prominent as to detract from the listening experience. We offer the most extensive universe of high quality replacement styli and turntable belts on the planet! Here is just one example. Forgot account? I use a pro-ject VC-S; on the top, it has a small label-sized platter which is rotated by a 30RPM gearbox. Very fast shipping to Germany and no customs fees or import taxes. You can also use ultrasonic cleaning tanks to clean records. It's the same sound. Increasing the VTF slightly did not alter things appreciably, so after a light-bulb moment I reverted to my Pro-Ject Phono Box lll pre-amp through the Denon’s CD inputs. Videos. You can choose to purchase the cartridge on its own or pre-mounted to an LP gear HD headshell. by BMRR » 21 Nov 2017 16:29, Post Perhaps a few of your admirers would be interested in learning how to achieve it. It is a step above the RB110. Maybe if I squint my ears and try really hard I can imagine a better soundstage. It also needs careful fine-tuning of the tracking force. Check out the deal on Rotel RP-400 turntable belt at LP Gear I am hoping one of them will offer just a cheap one-step home-made/custom-made addition to the business end of a proprietary vacuum cleaner pipe – I’m worse than useless at involved DIY as SWMBO will testify…. The LP Gear cartridge did a magnificent job of reproducing this entire album, so much so that I found I had finished both sides of the album despite intending only to play a couple of tracks. Log In. … The CF3600LE compares favourably to many cartridges both at its price and beyond. FREE Shipping. I’ve always rather liked the agile presentation it gives, not to mention its tracking ability. Find helpful customer reviews and review ratings for LP Gear Carbon Fidelity CFN95SE Stylus at Amazon.com. I’ve not yet even heard one note of the magic spell it is supposed to weave. In the UK the 3600LE will set you back roughly £27 at current exchange rates, plus shipping, import duties and handling fees. LP Gear X3 Record Cleaning & Anti-Static Brush (comparable value $30.00) $19.98. Enter your eMail address to subscribe and we'll notify you whenever there's a new post. I’ve tracked both the AT440 and AT150 at 1.55 grams with excellent results, 1.4G is the standard value for both. The AT3600 is a budget moving magnet cartridge equipped with a conical stylus and found on budget turntables, usually those of a plug and play design with limited tonearm adjustment. I’d not heard about the replacement for the 440 and am surprised they’re bringing in a new line so soon as the 440MLB hasn’t long been out, it being a replacement for the long running 440MLA. I usually set final tracking force by ear. The cart had had 15 hours bed-in until yesterday, without any hint of losing its sibilance or lightweight presentation, the whole experience just didn’t sound ‘right’, and despite Knosti use and prior use of antistat brushes, I was getting really fed up with mistracking caused by accumulated microfluff, having to get off my backside and brush the stylus somewhere along every LP side following a jump back one groove and resultant musical repetition. Reviews. An avid vinyl collector and coffee addict, I can often be found at a workbench tinkering with a faulty electronic device, tweaking a turntable to extract the last bit of detail from those tiny grooves in the plastic stuff, or relaxing in front of the hi-fi with a good album. As it’s a relatively new cartridge, they may be able to sell you a stylus at a reduced price. with the 440 it’s been a roller-coaster ride so far. Most of the designs on the market already are pretty simple. John’s high praise of this cartridge and stylus combination and several requests from readers led to me contacting LP gear who kindly provided a sample of the CF3600LE cartridge for review. The Vessel Stylus R3SM. I don’t see them getting rid of the 95 any time soon, too many OEMs use them and it’s a big seller. Under highest consideration are the Shure n97xe, the Sumiko Pearl, and LZp Gear's new A3SE, the base model in the Vessel series. LP Gear Ultimate Nagaoka MP-110 SET. I have therefore sold the 440 to finance the 202. We collect only real reviews from verified customers so that you can compare brands safely. Get it as soon as Tue, Dec 29. 5 years ago. As it was I was able to achieve correct downforce by removing the auxiliary weight from the back of the Technics arm. $199.00 . A musician, occasional producer and sound engineer, other hobbies include software programming, web development, long walks and occasional DIY. It’s a versatile and great sounding cartridge at an extremely reasonable price. by MikeyB456 » 20 Nov 2017 10:51, Post I’m afraid my thoughts on the 440MLb are on hold for quite a long time due to my ham-fisted attempt at refitting the stylus, post successful installation of the body, which mangled it beyond redemption. I must correct my report on the AT site…it appears the 95/100/120 are only available now complete with fitted headshell; plus the 120E and its ‘replacement’, the VM530EN both have orange styli bodies. If you’ve a tight budget, the CF3600LE is a serious contender, and if you’ve a turntable with an AT3600 cartridge an LP Gear stylus replacement will vastly improve the sound and be kinder to your records. I'd love to hear the 95p at some point, but can't justify the price before the holidays. No more mistracking, even with fluff present, plus a totally believable, authoritative (and at last exciting) presentation. https://www.tapatalk.com/groups/daveyw/ ... -t589.html, viewtopic.php?f=19&t=22894&hilit=Advanced+stylus+shapes. The ideal tracking force for the 100E replacement, the VM520EB, is quoted at 2.0g, which begs the question did A-T perhaps misquote the 100E VTF as ideal at 1.4g…Hmm…. Highly recommended. Read honest and unbiased product reviews from our users. Upgrade Options Essentially you need something with a stable platter with a good amount of torque (unless you intend to turn the record by hand), a thin vacuum arm with a velvet-covered slot which contains the suction in a very small area resulting in an extremely powerful vacuum, and some way of keeping that arm straight on the record. Related Products. On some turntables I’ve noticed it to be particularly light in the bass, while on some it has produced a well-rounded well integrated presentation. The 440, using the built-in phono inputs on my expensive Denon AV amp, demonstrated the sibilance and lack of authoritative bass still remained, which was hugely disappointing to say the least. I didn’t think it would sound better than at 1,5g – but it does! Read honest and unbiased product reviews from our users. LP Gear Upgrade Elliptical stylus for Sony PS-LX250H PS-LX250H, PSLX300USB, PS-LX300USB turntable. 4 (18%) 2 . I've been lurking on this thread with much curiousity. At 17MM it’s not a particularly tall cartridge, though its mere 5 gram mass means that you may require a headshell weight to achieve optimal tracking force with some tonearms. The Vessel B3SS cartridge. Every AT cart I’ve had has tracked at or near the recommended value, and I’ve had quite a number of them. Back to all reviews. 1 (5%) 3 . However in the US at least, the $199 AT440MLB will set you back almost 6 times the price of the $75 (currently selling at $34.95) 3600LE. From their site it looks as though the AT91 and 95 are still available minus the headshell. I have been offered a Paratrace stylus for £120, but cannot come to terms with perhaps discovering it may act identically to the 440 in the surface noise/groove-cleaning stakes, plus the thought of having to replace it eventually for another £120. Whether you’re shopping for a LP Gear Phono Cartridges DJ cartridge for your turntable or a LP Gear Phono Cartridges Hifi cartridge, at LP Tunes® we’ve got the LP Gear Phono Cartridges phono cartridges you need to enhance your audio system. I went to LPGear's web site found the the exact stylus I needed. Posts. In 2000 the LP Gear brand of replacement styli became available, and in 2003 the ViVid Line and Shibata based styli were introduced. Thank you for that Ashley, It's the SE stylus on the carbon cantilever.And AT doesn't even offer an elliptical for the 3600 series. If you’re DIY minded it’s pretty easy to make a decent record vacuum cleaning machine for little money. I had him work on my Technics arm recently (post to come soon) and the results were astounding. OM30's are ~$300 stylii. Well at least they have a MicroLine stylus in the new lineup Ashley…if you can afford it… The old 150MLX cart tracked best at 1.6 grams. I know Jonnie at Audio Origami sells them and offers a re-wire service which is well worth the money. Playing ‘You and I’ from Ed Sheeran’s Live At The Bedford (Gingerbread Man Records 0825646042371, Atlantic 549855-1), the CF3600LE did an excellent job of reproducing not only the guitar and the close-miked vocals but also the acoustics of the room and the atmosphere of the audience. John’s high praise of this cartridge and stylus combination and several requests from readers led to me contacting LP gear who kindly provided a sample of the CF3600LE cartridge for review. I believe that was one of the reasons for the 150 being given a Shibata tip in place of the arguably superior Microline. After installing the LP Gear stylus (it was a snug fit - so be careful) I was immediately blown away with the performance of this stylus. Currently, An AT440mlb can be commonly purchased for $199.00, free shipping. Then I set tracking force to 1.55G and it seems to sound fine. by pcourtney » 22 Nov 2017 21:25, Post Many manufacturers purchase their tips from a single supplier, and I believe Audio-Technica may be one of them. It seems they’ve decided to add various styli to 1 or 2 dual moving magnet bodies. Sale. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED.' I didn't look into it very far but it seems like this is just a knockoff of one of them. Online shopping from a great selection at Musical Instruments Store. As my Pro-Ject Phono Box gets warmer following at least an hours use every day, I’m finding myself warming more and more to the 440; the loss of minor detail is not as disappointing as I imagined it would be, and for each old favourite placed on the Rega the 440 reveals different aspects of the recorded music I had not considered when I was using my previous Pro-Ject/Ortofon combo. Its frequency response is a fairly typical 20Hz – 20kHz with loading recommended at 47K ohms, 100-200PF. Don't waste your 30 bucks. The Standard Options for Turntable Stylus Replacement. Unleashing my powerful Henry onto any unsuspecting record would result in disaster I’m sure… It sometimes pays to be an inveterate fiddler…but it’s now looking like it’s going to have to be something really outstanding to usurp this, my #1 budget cartridge! LP Gear recommend a 50 hour run in duration which my sample was given before serious listening. See more of LP Gear on Facebook. Hi John – you are correct, testing that stylus was in the pipeline and still is, I think. I know they offer a trade-in program on their MC cartridges which of course do not have replaceable styli whereby you can trade in any MC cartridge for any other in the line at the stylus replacement price. LP Gear N23 Super Natural Record Cleaning & Anti-static Solution. It will make for an interesting comparison. ... Needle / Stylus - DJ for $39.98 when it's in force. Hi Ashley, Maybe. Yet Rome Castellanes had an unrealized dream for LP Gear. 4.4 out of 5 stars 23. No promises but it’s worth a try, there are a couple of customer service phone numbers on their website. In summary, I can’t help but be impressed by LP Gear’s CF3600LE cartridge. The arm rotates on a small plastic pillar, which allows it to be rotated to lie across the record, and then back out of the way once the record is vacuumed. Very interesting, AT are still showing them as current models on the site but I too have checked some dealers and can confirm your findings. An ancient (rephrased by me) hifi platitude used by others many times before sprang to mind – “it was just like opening the blackout curtains on a sunny September 1944 morning”. Read honest and unbiased product reviews from our users. Once broken in, this CF stylus sounds very clear and dynamic across the entire frequency range. Schiit Loki Power- Parasound NC … Bearing in mind my current post-festive impecuniosity, plus reading a few owners musings and viewing countless YouTube comparison videos, I’ve decided to temporarily fit a 100e stylus in lieu of the mangled 440MLb…I’ll most probably incrementally graduate further up the family tree in the future. Audio-Technica AT634 Record Care Solution from Japan. The output voltage is rated at 2.5MV (1kHz, 5CM/Sec), with the channel balance and separation rated at <2.5dB and >18dB respectively. VPI Belt From $24.95. apart perhaps from that small taste from the 100E stylus, plus the very poor sound reproduction on YouTube. Read verified reviews and ratings for LP Gear Cerapreme Blue stylus. You can unsubscribe at any time, and your personal data will never be shared. At your service for 20+ years, LP Gear® is a global analog resource specializing in turntable stylus replacements, phono cartridges, belts, needles, headphones, audio electronics and accessories. by BMRR » 22 Nov 2017 22:34, Design and Content © Vinyl Engine 2002-2020, Powered by phpBB® Forum Software © phpBB Limited, HiFi Engine | FAQ | Site Policy | Advertising | Cookie Options. Since 1995, LP GEAR® has been serving the record-playing community via the Internet. Related Products. The nuances between the 95E, 100E, 120E and 440 have been extensively filmed on YouTube, and to my ears (plus having owned all of them and a 110E) the differences between a well set up 95 and a 440 do not appear to be £130 apart. I think you’ve hit the nail on the head. It just sounds ‘right’. Starting at the manufacturer’s recommended nominal value, I’ll increase and decrease by 0.1G to find the point where everything sounds right. After reading several reviews of this LP Gear stylus here on Amazon, I was skeptical about how this stylus would improve on an already good sounding setup. I do see where your’e coming from regarding stylus cleaning; depending on the condition of your records, a good deep clean with a vacuum can sometimes be necessary as the microline is one of if not the smallest stylus tips and sits deep in the groove. $679.00. They are still competitively priced however when you consider options such as the Ortofon 2M black and some of the higher end ClearAudio MM cartridges. I’ve only just gotten around to removing the 3600LE from my Technics! AT carts can be a bit picky, I’ve always been lucky in that regard. A revelation. Hopefully it’s breaking in nicely. At your suggestion I emailed Audio Technica regarding my mishap with the AT440MLb stylus, but remained unimpressed with their customer service (following all the positive hype to be found in numerous hi-fi magazines); after three days I received a three-line reply – no swap, no repair, we don’t recommend putting a 100 stylus on a 440 body and we have the 440 stylus in stock. Others want you to make believe they are. You can purchase the popular Moth machine in kit form (see Here. The highs (cymbals) have a crisp and brassy shimmer. $770.00. Hi Ashley, I wonder whether using the 100E stylus on a 440 body is the cause of the high tracking pressure? I was abroad catching some sun over the festive season, but wish you a belated Merry Xmas and a prosperous New Year. I was due to be testing a turntable from the same company and left the ball in their court but have yet to hear back. Perhaps they were extremely busy… I am unwilling to replace my pre-amp, so I’ll make a final decision after another couple of weeks coming to terms with hearing less detail. Some time ago I posted a review of Rega’s VTA adjustment accessory for their 3-point tonearms along with a brief discussion regarding the importance of VTA. LP Gear Email Subscriptions. This was an eye-opener, reproducing very closely the ideal sound I was expecting; the treble sparkled without any trace of sibilance, deeper bass was restored, and the soundstage broadened even further. I will see if I can get hold of a 100E and reproduce the same issue. I think my AT150SA was set a touch over at 1.55 grams eventually. or. Hi Ashley, Detail levels were also another of the CF3600Le’s strengths. I don’t know of such a program for the MM line but it’s a possibility. Visitor Posts. Great Service from LP GEAR. There’s a new aftermarket stylus on the way for the 95 body and while I can’t say too much at present it uses an advanced tip and it’ll certainly be interesting to hear what a stylus upgrade brings to the table. To use a tired metaphor, it felt like a veil had been lifted on my speakers (Edifier RT1208T). Definitely one of A-T’s finest mid-price cartridges. Save Up to 25% on LP Gear products + Free P&P at LP Gear. I’d certainly be interested to know if they were able / willing to help. Hi Ashley; The 440mlb also has a higher output (4mv vs 3mv) than the 95sa. I will now continue listening with renewed faith, and report further after the next 15 hours bed-in. by pcourtney » 21 Nov 2017 09:24, Post You need a machine large enough to fit the bottom half of the record, and some kind of frame with a device to rotate the records in the tank. Re: LP Gear AT95SA Shibata Stylus REVIEW Post by MikeyB456 » 22 Nov 2017 22:41 By comparison, in the UK the AT440MLb is typically £235, and an AT95 + a Paratrace can be had for around £155, so the numbers work a bit differently for us. Log In. $366.00. or. We collect only real reviews from verified customers so that you can compare brands safely. View Product on site LP Gear Cerapreme Blue (Red) stylus. Community. I don't have an AT95 to upgrade, but I do have an AT440mlb with a 'broken in' NOS stylus. Yes, I find the sudden 440MLb replacement strange too; on the current eu Audio Technica site all I can find left of the old school is the ART1000, 95E, 100E and 120E, and lots about the extensive new range of VM’s newly released this month. Admittedly, if I hadn’t been listening to the ‘dedicated phono’ Denon first, I would never have known; but once you’ve had it, you miss it! The old school even enjoyed the very same VM dual magnet technology. Anti-skate was set a little lower to compensate for the rather overzealous skating force of the Technics arm. I will give them a shout and find out what’s going on. Read verified reviews and ratings for LP Gear N97xVL ViVid Line upgrade for Shure N97xE stylus. LP Gear ATN95SA stylus. Incidentally, it turns out many other users have reported they cannot get the 100E to track at less than 1.8g either…. Click to Save SALE . The 95E sails through a full side without requiring more than the initial microbrush attention, and with 90% less pops and crackles; as a huge bonus I also get to remain in my chair. Last word on the 440; Over the weeks I have become more and more appreciative of this cartridge’s strengths, and ignoring its few weaknesses. Photos. This lead to a discussion with Audio Appraisal reader John Garnet who had recently installed the VTA adjuster on his 2016 Rega Planar 1, following the installation of an aftermarket elliptical stylus by LP Gear, specifically designed for the Audio-Technica manufactured Rega Carbon cartridge. Re: LP Gear AT95SA Shibata Stylus REVIEW Post by oztayls » 02 Jul 2018 01:42 JRob1125 wrote: The Paratrace and Vivid Line have the same side radius of 6 microns (about .24 mil), so the both give the same amount of detail. Sorry to hear you received such a response from AT, I would expect better from them. But nah. The 95E (and to some extent the 120E) is very arm dependent and both are very picky when it comes to phono stage loading, though an AT95 can usually work acceptably well with any reasonable stage. 4.6 Overall Satisfaction Rating. I have now had a few hours to evaluate the 202/95E combination, and have been pleasantly surprised that in some ways it is superior to my old 110/440Mlb. The 95sa has a bonded Shibata on a 'thinwall pipe', where the 440mlb has a nude, square shank MicroLine stone on a tapered pipe. It's worriless for you to give your purse a relief on purchasing at LP Gear. In contrast I found both my AT95E and my AT110E slightly bass-light in comparison, although I confess I had not noticed this until after the purchase of a Rega P1 which was pre-fitted with a conical Carbon. Read real customer ratings and reviews or write your own. After a thorough examination of the whole set-up, I then tried increasing the VTF to 1.5g. Thus was its greatness born and four decades later, we can still experience its exceptional quality through its progeny - the LP GEAR VN35SA stylus. It is difficult for me to believe that a hot-rodded AT95 can surpass an AT440mlb in playback performance. I got the turntable out a few days ago and found that the grandkids had played with the turntable and the stylus was damaged and needed to be replaced. Stepping up to the AT440MLB gives you a microline stylus offering better tracking and minimal inner groove distortion, not to mention significantly lighter tracking pressure. This stylus does a great … You hinted some time ago that you would be procuring an SA stylus and subsequently testing it. Customer Reviews. We are the premier source of the best styli in the world. The 150SA is now reinstalled, but as it’s a new replacement (my original developed a fault) with only a few hours I’m now ‘enjoying’ the same break in period as you have been. It’s worth noting that the Moth vacuums the record from beneath, whereas most machines vacuum the record from above which is a neater solution though their are pros and cons to both. At around 10 grams, the HD headshell is a little heavier than the stock 7 gram Technics headshell. Instagram. Thanks for the input guys. I have refitted my Carbon/LP Gear, and at 2.1g I am re-discovering its many attributes. Records in average condition sounded, well, average, while quality pressings in clean, virtually unplayed condition sounded as such. I had an old turntable for which I had replaced the cartridge on many years ago. I’ve been very much enjoying it since, more than usual. I’m frustrated enough to just re-install the trusty low maintenance LP Gear 3600 and place the 440 on eBay, as good as it is! It’s always tracked perfectly at 1.4 grams, though I did set it to 1.55 the last time it was re-installed simply because I’d forgotten that it tracked at 1.4. I’m working on getting hold of some of those new carts for comparison. Well. The first thing I noticed when listening to the CF3600LE cartridge was its dependence on the condition of the record. by eriathomas » 21 Nov 2017 07:14, Post MOBILE FIDELITY SOUND LAB INNER SLEEVES - MOFI MFSL (50 RECORD SLEEVES) 4.9 out of 5 stars 3,631. I do have an AT440MLb as my daily driver, so I'm not too concerned with it now. Not Now. I double checked the alignment and the vertical tracking force and made minor adjustments because the stylus is from a different company than the cartridge. Please see This Post for a detailed rundown of our reference system. pretty special in the UK - masterminded by Expert Stylus about 20 years ago. Thanks for the insight, the 440 is buzzing now! I noticed that all of the new VM series carts in the new AT lineup (at least the ones with Microline, Shibata and line contact styli) track at 2 grams, much like the AT33PTG/II with its microline stylus does. 14 LP Gear promo codes and coupons for December 2020. Events. By the way, the LP Gear stylus was a perfect fit and it took no time to swap between the two styli. $38.70. May I enquire if this project is still in the pipeline? LP Gear have breathed new life into what many would consider an inferior cartridge body, and I for one have never heard the AT3600 sound so good. 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