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2 CDJ1000 MK2 & NUMARK FX5000 Review

2 CDJ1000 MK2 and NUMARK FX5000
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Despite of all magazine reviews, the Pioneer CDJ-1000Mk2 is the new 1200 of the industry (if you know what i am talking). It has 4 types of pich 6% 10% 16% and Wide (a.k.a 100%) the large very large Dial, that has very touch sensitve feeling so if you are scrach DJ, or any type this is the most versatile dial you can buy... forget denon.. forget techics (the new one.. not the mk2)... this is the baby every one has on raves and big shows. the screen is brighter than the Mk1 version (even do, i havent seen mk1 in action).
it has revers funtions, that allows to back spin the cd even if scraching... also its quick!! loading and un-loading, it has 3 cue points, so if you are undecide , set them up and change your mind with out setting up again the cue points
the only bad thing about this cd player its that its expensive so if you are one of those bedroom DJ, you might wana wait till you get 2k so you can buy a pair.


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The CDJ1000MK2 is a powerful tool for live performance and studio use.It is equipped with professional options such as looping, digital I/O, 16 second shock-proof memory for normal CD play and much more.With all its options, it can be seamlessly integrated into a DJs set up.With vinyl scratch functions and turntable feel, it opens up creativity to all that music that may easier to find on CD.

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Stanton STR8150 High Torque Direct Drive DJ Turntable Review

Stanton STR8150 High Torque Direct Drive DJ Turntable
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Stanton is promoting this turntable to the mixing/scratching set. However, if you're an old coot like me who just wants a good quality turntable that will play your LP's, 45's and 78's, this is the one to get.
The STR8-150 is solidly built; the entire thing weighs about 36 pounds. The platter is a little lighter than some other turntables I've seen, but there's just no rumble at all. There are both analogue and digital outputs that allow you to hook up the turntable to practically any stereo, home theater system or computer (no special phono-level inputs required).
A bonus feature of this turntable is the variable speed control that allows you to actually play records as low as 16 rpm (used for some special use records) or up to 90 rpm (used on many early acoustic "78's").
A good quality Stanton cartridge comes with the turntable and a 78 stylus is available for it.
The only thing missing is a dust cover or an option to buy one as an accessory.

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The ultimate night-club, party, or compilation tool, Stanton's rugged and graceful STR8-150, with its skip-proof straight tone arm, offers everything professional DJs need--and nothing they don't. In creating the STR8-150, Stanton went back to basics and re-engineered everything, using quality as its prime consideration. The 'table uses durable steel construction designed to minimize feedback, an ultra-stable platter and tone arm, and an industry-leading high-torque motor producing more than 4.5 Kgf-cm.Key features include key correction, reverse playback, up to +/-50 percent pitch adjustment, 3-speed playback (33-1/3, 45, and 78), and even an S/PDIF coaxial digital-audio output so you can plug the turntable directly into a CD recorder, digital surround receiver, or PC/Macintosh sound card. Adjustable start and break speeds let you tailor the quartz-lock 'table's action to your mixing style.When key correction is on, the pitch slider will only affect the speed of the platter. The key, or tone, will remain at 0 percent. This is ideal for bringing song B up to the tempo of song A for a seamless mix, without altering the tonal makeup of song B.The STR8-150 also includes adjustable feet, a slipmat, "L"-shaped cables, and the Stanton 680HP cartridge mounted on headshell.What's in the Box Platter, tone arm, cartridge and headshell, counterweight, slipmat, L-shaped cables, a 45 rpm adapter, a user's manual, an AC power cord, a target light, and warranty information.

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Marathon Flight Road Blk Series Case MA-1200Blk DJ Turntable Case Fits Technics 1200 And All Other Brand Turntables Such As Stanton, Gemini, Numark Review

Marathon Flight Road Blk Series Case MA-1200Blk DJ Turntable Case Fits Technics 1200 And All Other Brand Turntables Such As Stanton, Gemini, Numark
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So I bought this because I wanted to bring my turntables with me to college-- which meant flying with them. The flight case kept everything my tables in perfect condition despite the inevitable jumbling and carelessness of baggage handlers. The only downside is that it's a little heavy to carry around, esp. with the turntables in them. Other than that, it's a little bigger than some other flight cases I've seen, but that's probably due to thicker walls and extra padding-- i'd say worth it if you plan on travelling with them and need to keep your babies safe.

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Behringer HPS3000 Live Sound Monitor Review

Behringer HPS3000 Live Sound Monitor
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I was pleasantly surprised at the quality of these headphones. I have owned many different styles and brands of headphones in the past and to reach the quality of these one would expect to pay quite alot more than these. The Bass response is unbelievable, High end is crisp and clear. I use them mainly with my computer and the sound is excellent. I can only imagine how they would sound thru a true stereo. If your looking for a great set of headphones believe me, you dont have to pay alot to get great quality. You will be impressed.
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I purchased these back in jan of 05, and as of July 5, 2006 they are still going strong!! They still work as good as they did the day i recvd them. WOW.. in this day and age.. anything that lasts this long is worth the money....The price of these headphones are still unbelievable!!

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Whether you're mixing a recording, monitoring a bass line or just enjoying an MP3, you want your headphones to deliver a wide frequency response and high dynamic range. The HPS3000 headphones provide incredible performance for a price well within any budget.


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AUDIO TECHNICA ATN3600L Replacement Stylus for The AT3600L Review

AUDIO TECHNICA ATN3600L Replacement Stylus for The AT3600L
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This is a good replacement stylus for a Sony-PSLX250H turntable. I have tried it and it's a perfect match.

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Technics SL1200MLK2 TurnTable Review

Technics SL1200MLK2 TurnTable
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I've known some people to still own a manually operated Technics that has lasted over 25 years (the beauty of a manual is no extra gizmos or electronics to break down or mechanically and annoyingly affect pure playback) ! If you want proof just look at how many Denon or other top brand name turntables listed on E-Bay will often carry a disheartening claimer by the seller that reads something like, "turntable works fine except automatic tonearm or speed chip sensor does not work properly".Lesson learned is to stay away from turntables with a lot of "computerized-electronic sensing automatic features". So, no, this 'table is not an automatic nor is it for the lazy listener who will fall asleep only to wake up and find the needle has been scratching and bumping at the end of playing. Once you damage your needle in this fashion you will never make the mistake of falling asleep again while playing it.... But, again, the trade off or sacrifice is worth it versus having an automatic tonearm malfunctioning with time. It was first and foremost designed back in the 70's as a mid-priced audiophile turntable for home consumer use and later incorporated as the reference or standard dj equipment for radio stations and then dj/scratching venues. Over the years Technics has fine tuned and tweaked what was already, in my opinion, an almost perfected machine. While audiophile purists and snobs gasp at the thought of using a direct drive 'table to hear their precious vinyl collection, I for one don't mind a direct drive over a belt drive. Advantages of a direct drive is no belt to replace, wow & flutter are almost non-existant (since the platter is driven by the spindle shaft motor directly), speed accuracy is on target. Some purists have pointed out that this 'table is not "dead" sounding enough and may produce some rumble or motor vibration noise when listening to extreme quiet passages on classical disc pressings. So far I have tested some classical records and cannot hear any unwanted vibrations coming from the motor or disturbing noises.In fact, Technics makes one of the best turntables with a very quiet and smooth running motor. The plinth is heavily weighed down and isolated from unwanted vibrations that would otherwise be picked up by the cartridge.Over the years I have owned a fully automatic-remote controlled Kenwood table, a Pioneer 'table, and an el cheapo Sears LXI 'table...All of these turntables ended up in a junk pile in Siberia due to their cheap plastic nature and gamut of so-called bells and whistles. Technics is the only one for those, like myself, not yet to make it into the higer end audiophile arena with 'tables costing from $1000.00 and beyond price range realm. I have used everything from a cheap Audio Technica cartridge to a mid priced Shure cartridge and finally a Grado Prestige cartridge (the Grado being the best in sound quality, price and workmanship).Whether you decide to use an Ortofon DJ cartridge/needle for DJ/scratching purposes or a Grado audiophile cartridge for in home listening you will be thrilled of the workmanship and sound quality of this finely crafted and engineered product ! As a plus, the Technics is an aesthetically pleasing piece of audio gear to look at and realize some solid materials were used to produce it...Finally, who would have thunk decades ago that the Technics 1200 would carry the distinction to be used as a "DJ instrument" for scratching (the motor is that strong) as well as being dubbed the honorary title of the true "Wheel of Steel"!

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Ortofon OM Pro S Single Pack - 1 x DJ Cartridge fitted with stylus Review

Ortofon OM Pro S Single Pack - 1 x DJ Cartridge fitted with stylus
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i like this cart. use it as a 78 rpm mono cart because it can track at 5 grams
and still it sounds good. Good for 45 rpm mono and ep also due to its high tracking force. i use it on a stanton T80.

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Audio Technica AT-LP2D-USB Fully Automatic Stereo Turntable with USB Output, Includes Recording Software and Dual Magnet Cartridge Review

Audio Technica AT-LP2D-USB Fully Automatic Stereo Turntable with USB Output, Includes Recording Software and Dual Magnet Cartridge
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First, I'm not sure if the previous reviewer had his sound card input set correctly, or if he forgot to switch this turntable's pre-amp switch to the correct setting, but mine sounded great. Also, I elected to use the RCA output on this and not the USB... maybe he was having audio-quality problems with the USB part? Many users seem to have an issue with static and otherwise poor audio when using the USB connection. Instead, I suggest using the RCA output on this unit connected to your PC's audio-in jack for the best sound quality. Please read on...
I've never even owned any LPs before, but I recently got a real craving for some mixes that only appeared on DJ-only LPs. So I purchased a few, along with this turntable so I can rip them into MP3s.
Everything arrived on the same day, so I was like a kid in a candy store. All I can say is HOORAY!
There are two versions of this Audio-Technica turntable... one has USB capabilities, and the other (which is a bit less expensive) does not. However, even with the USB output, there are also good old RCA outputs on this turntable. The turntable also comes with two RCA to stereo 3.5mm mini-plug adapters: one male adapter (for connecting to stereos, powered speakers, or a mixer with 3.5mm mini jack inputs), and one female adapter (for connecting to amplified speakers or other devices with a mini-plug). Basically, you can connect this turntable to almost anything without having to go out and purchase additional cables or adapters.
The unit has three buttons on the front: start, stop, and up/down. I'm sure you can guess what each of these does. This is an automatic turntable, so the arm is controlled by the buttons (no need to manually lift and place the needle back down).
The turntable also has a pre-amp switch, for either "line" or "phono" output. This way, you can connect it to most devices, whether they have an amplifier or not.
The setup of the turntable itself is pretty easy. Follow the instructions to easily place the platter onto the turntable and pull the drive belt onto the motor spindle (illustrations are included).
I elected to connect the RCA cables to one of the adapters, and connected that to the "line-in" mini-jack input on my digital sound card. Technically, I didn't need to purchase this more-expensive USB version of the turntable since I am not using the USB output, but that's beside the point :)
There are two CDs included in the package: one for Cakewalk Pyro 2004/2005 (commercial software), and one for Audacity (open source software). Cakewalk Pyro is NOT compatible with Windows Vista, so I installed Audacity (check their website for newer versions if desired).
After installing Audacity, I selected my input source ("line-in"), put the first LP on, and heard exactly what I was hoping to hear... high quality music and sound. So I restarted the LP, hit the record button in Audacity, and waiting for the song to finish. Then I hit the "stop" button in Audacity to stop recording, quickly and easily trimmed a bit of the dead space before and after the song, and exported it to a high-quality, high bit-rate MP3.
For the money, I couldn't have asked for anything better. Everything sounds crystal clear, and couldn't be easier. I highly recommend this product. If you have a line-in jack on your sound card (which most do), and would like to use that, save yourself a few bucks and go with the model that doesn't have the USB output. I'm not sure if the other model comes with a CD for Audacity (maybe only Pyro), but Audacity is an open-source free download on the web anyway. Either way, you won't be disappointed.
Happy ripping! :)
The non-USB version of this turntable appears here:
Audio-Technica AT-LP2DA LP-to-Digital Recording System


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Grado Prestige Silver Standard Mount Turntable Cartridge Review

Grado Prestige Silver Standard Mount Turntable Cartridge
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I bought this cartridge for my Technics 1200 turntable, having already owned the budget Black model. The Silver does everything the Black does but better. It is fuller sounding with deeper bass and a more articulate midrange. More importantly, the soundstage is wider and deeper.
In my review of the Black, I felt it was like a low cost moving coil with excellent presentation of small details and a very neutral balance.The Grado sound is natural, warm yet detailed. There is no brightness. And while the Black can sound a bit small and lean the Silver serves up a bigger fuller sound while retaining all of the positive virtues of its less expensive stable mate. My listening includes jazz, classical and rock. I think the Grados are good with all kinds of music but I am most impressed with their natural presentation for classical and opera records.
At the price of the Silver, only the Denon DL110 offers actual high output moving coil performance. Ortofon has one for slightly more money. The Silver is actually a special moving iron design which Grado has used and refined for decades. The Grados are made in the USA.
Visually the Silver is identical to the Black except there are two silver dots on either side of the stylus holder indicating which model it is.
One thing I must warn about however is that this cartridge can hum on certain turntables that use unshielded motors. There are no hum issues on my Technics or Pioneer direct drives or my old Thorens 166 but it is a slight issue on my Rega. The Grado sounds fine at normal levels on the Rega (so not an issue for me)but hums when the cartridge gets close to the end of the side and near the motor (when played at very high volumes). It also hums noticeably on my older 1979 vintage Toshiba Direct Drive. This cartridge is also only an average tracker and certainly no match for the likes of a Shure or Nagaoka. However, I prefer the sound of the Grado Black and Silver to either of those cartridges.
So a strong recommendation for those with a compatible turntable. Grado also makes these in Pmount (T4P) so good for those sleek tables from the 1980s as well. I intend on trying a Grado Blue P mount for my other Technics table which uses that style of cartridge.

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DJ-Tech SL 1300 MK6 USB Direct Drive Turntable - Black - 1300MK6USB-BK Review

DJ-Tech SL 1300 MK6 USB Direct Drive Turntable - Black - 1300MK6USB-BK
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This turntable replaced perfectly my old Technics model. Does everything and more that the old one did! Great features and apparently great quality based on what I have seen so far. Pleased I purchased this model from DJTech!

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Shure Whitelabel DJ Turntable Cartridge Review

Shure Whitelabel DJ Turntable Cartridge
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If you want the best sound quality, Ortofon is pretty much the way to go, but that's not to say the whitelabels are bad. They aren't by a long shot. Top of the line for probably the second best sounding cartridge manufacturer. But the big reason DJs grab these is their spectacular grip on a record. I've never seen one of these skip, ever. If you're a rough DJ or you like to scratch, get this. The downside to that is that it has been known to wear out vinyl faster than other cartridges, but if you read the instructions and weigh it down less (say 2.0 max) you should be fine. Top notch needle.

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Grado Prestige Black P Mount Turntable Phono Cartridge Review

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I saw this recommended for use with the Panasonic Technics SLBD20D Semi Automatic Turntable, but it cannot be used with that turntable due to a pronounced hum, even with the ground wire attached. This may be a good cartridge with a different turntable, one with a shielded or distant motor, but not with the SLBD20D. In fact, a brief Google search after I tried to use this cartridge with this turntable produced many references to "the infamous Grado hum" - so perhaps it has this problem with other turntables as well. This problem should surely be mentioned.

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AUDIO TECHNICA Universal Mount Phono / Turntable Cartridge Review

AUDIO TECHNICA Universal Mount Phono / Turntable Cartridge
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A friend of mine who is a recording engineer recommended I get this one to go with a Technics turntable (sl-5 linear tracking, p mount only) rather than the Shure someone had put on it. I was hesitant because of the lack of reviews online and the price point. I thought it was too cheap to be really good. I have to say its the best thing I could've gotten. My main musical interest is rock, and some of it gets really hard and heavy. This cartridge makes music really come alive. The bass is full, without overpowering, all of the musical details are crisp and clean. Its dynamic, warm, spacious, vibrant! I haven't felt vinyl in a long time. I could totally feel it with this. I just can't believe that its so underrated. Well, maybe that keeps it nice and affordable.

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Stanton T55USB USB Belt-Drive DJ Turntable with 500.v3 Cartridge Review

Stanton T55USB USB Belt-Drive DJ Turntable with 500.v3 Cartridge
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I reviewed a number of turntables and decided on this one. It was a good choice. The delivery was on time and it did not take very long to set it up. I chose to use the line-in mode as I have a good soundcard on the PC and prefer not to burden it with extra USB drivers if it is not necessary. Based on reading the reviews, I had already downloaded the latest Audacity and played with it a little bit so there was nothing extra to do with that. The overall turntable setup took about 30 minutes including balancing the stylus.
My first run-through was just setting it up and playing an album to see how it operates. I didn't initially get a cleaning kit and soon discovered (relearning lessons from many, many years ago) one is absolutely needed. The last time I had a turntable was when any albums I purchased I kept protected and cleaned etc. The album I chose (One that was never put to CD and had to find it online) was produced back in the 80s (and therefore used). It was not in 'mint' condition so it had a number of 'pops' and 'clicks' on it. The cleaner took most of them out. Audacity was able to cleanup what was left except for a couple of songs.
I won't go into too much other detail about recording the album to the PC as this review is about the turntable. I will say it was worth searching the net for information on using Audacity and what is recommended etc.
I have had the turntable about a month now and have run through a number of albums at different times. I do like the pitch adjustment as the turntable has a built in strobe so you can keep the speed accurate. There has been no problems with the turntable and it seems to be the same reliable type of turntable I experienced from Stanton 'back in the day'. Only this time I can feed it directly into the PC. I like that.

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The T.55 USB is a great all-around belt drive turntable that also features USB and RCA outputs so you can easily use the deck to transfer the music on your vinyl records onto your PC or Mac to create music files for use with CDs or MP3 players such as iPod. To make things even simpler, Stanton has included the software you can use to transfer and edit the music files, so you can remove any pops and clicks that are common when playing vinyls. The T.55 USB also comes with the professional Stanton 500.v3 cartridge for ideal sound quality and perfect compatibility. Not just a tool for vinyl transfer, this deck is also a perfect fit for the novice or intermediate level DJ.

Professional Belt-Drive Turntable The T.52 USB is an easy to operate belt-drive turntable with two playback speeds (33 and 45 RPM).
A pitch control fader lets you change the tempo/pitch with a range of plus or minus 10 percent. Two start/stop switches are also included for battle or mix setups.
The straight tone arm improves tracking, which is ideal for scratching, and the audiophile-quality Stanton 500.v3 cartridge provides crystal-clear playback.
Output Options The T.52 USB features standard RCA stereo outputs, along with a USB output, ideal for easy transfer of your vinyl to your Mac or PC. The package includes software for transferring and editing your music files.
Cakewalk pyro Audio Creator LE Included pyro Audio Creator LE combines all the essential audio tools needed in today's digital age in one fast and easy-to-use program. With pyro Audio Creator's virtual toolbox, you are just a click away from recording & editing audio; burning & ripping CDs; converting and cleaning albums to CD or MP3; and encoding, tagging & organizing your sound library. If you care about your audio, there is no better choice than pyro Audio Creator LE.
What's in the Box T.52 USB Turntable, RCA Cables, Slip Mat, USB Cable, Dust Cover, Software, User's Manual

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Audio-Technica AT120E/T 1/2" Mount Cartridge .3 x .7 mil Review

Audio-Technica AT120E/T 1/2 Mount Cartridge .3 x .7 mil
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I've owned many budget cartridges in my vinyl life. Grado,ADC and many Audio Technica. They aparently still make cartridges with great skill in Japan. In the under 100.00 price range, AT makes the 120. 110, 95 and quite a few others. They have different degrees of performance however none are unworthy. All are musical and fun. I will try and avoid cliche' when assessing the 120.
The 120 will handle all types of music well, but seems particularly well suited for rock. It has a full sound and does not appear to have weaknesses or exagerations in any of the musical bands. It breaks in fully at about 50 hours and lasts around 500 hours (my experience). Just for a thrill, I got in touch with Turntableneedles.com. They are a reliable internet vendor with good manners and a ton of information about cartridges. On their advice, I decided to upgrade the existing 3x7 diamond tip with an genuine Audio Technica nude diamond (AT125). When I did this, the 120 went to a whole new level in sonic performance. I have had a couple of good MM carts in the past, a mid level Grado MM, an Ortfon MC and one of Audio Technica's higher level MM's called the 150. With the upgraded needle, which only costs 80 bucks, the cartridge can give better mid level cartridges a serious challenge. Extended soundstage, instrument individuality, and significantly more musical clarity.
So, the stock AT120 is a great cartridge and does nothing wrong. It can easily and relative inexpensively upgraded for about 80 dollars and what you are left with is a true performer that will give you a long vacation from the urge to upgrade. Consider this as a possible solution to your search for the ultimate sound without overpaying and consequently feeling shorted.
A bow and hearty congratulations fo Audio Technica for respecting the serious music listener where it matters most, true value!

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Numark CC1RS Stylus Review

Numark CC1RS Stylus
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I've been using this needle with my stanton t-62 turntable to listen to my record collection for about a year now. The difference is easily noticeable in comparison to other needle's I've used, and, overall, sound quality is superb.

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Audio Technica AT120E/T Standard Mount Phono Cartridge Review

Audio Technica AT120E/T Standard Mount Phono Cartridge
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After weeks of cruising audiophile forums and reading countless reviews, I finally settled on trying Audio Technica's AT120/E cartridge. I could not believe my ears! To spare you the typical audiophile lingo, I will put it simple. This cartridge sounds and performs as good as if not better than my other cartridges that cost upwards of $400! No joke. The clarity,crisp highs and mids, warm and rich punchy bass, superb tracking, and excellent imaging is not what one would normally expect from a cart in this price range. This is truly a hidden gem. Everything is nicely produced. Nothing is harsh, or abrasive as other carts in this price range are known for. This cart produces beautifully.I highly recommend this cartridge for digitizing your vinyl collection and/or for everyday listening pleasure. Do yourself a favor....dust off that old turntable, get this cartridge, clean up them old albums, and enjoy music at its finest. Long live vinyl!
EDITED(5/9/11): I made no mention of inner-grove distortion in my initial review and I thought it needed mentioning. This is the ONLY cartridge that I own out of 5 (price ranged $70-$385) that has no notable distortion. The inner-grooves(songs) sound just as vibrant and musical as the first. Just make sure that you properly align your cartridge (I use the Stevenson method) and you will not be disappointed. Again....a true gem.

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