Stanton Trackmaster II RS Phono Cartridges (Pair) Review

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(More customer reviews)Don't be fooled by the image you see of this product on Amazon.
Sure you get a pair of StantonTrackmaster II RS Phono Cartridges which are great in every respect.........What you don't get is the extra needles as displayed in the image of the product on Amazon.
Very misleading......
You also don't get the cartridges packaged in velvet, but rather they come in a see through case and the cartridges are suspended in the case by rather poor quality hard plastic which rattles in the case, as opposed to being securely packaged in velvet as displayed in the Amazon image.
Suffice to say as a result of the poor product packaging, I received my cartridges with chips to the silver paint work.........covers meant to protect the needles on the cartridges were loose inside the product packaging and the plastic product packaging was scratched and chipped in several places.
My advise would rather be to view this product and buy from a shop even if it costs a few $ more, that way at least you will be buying what you see unlike the misleading image of the product on Amazon.
Disappointed !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Satisfying the needs of beat-mixing DJs everywhere, this pair of Stanton Trackmaster II RS phono cartridges offers the finest in turntable performance. Each cartridge features an elliptical super-high-polish 0.4-by-0.7 mm diamond stylus tip designed to reduce vinyl burn and extend tip life. No other brand of DJ cartridges can make this claim. The cartridges also boast a wide frequency response of 20 Hz to 20 kHz and a tracking force of 2 to 5 grams. In addition, the cartridges are housed in a road-worthy aluminum "flight case" with a clear Plexiglas top--perfect for traveling from gig to gig. The Trackmaster II RS cartridge weighs 18 grams and fits any 1/2-inch turntable.
What's in the Box Two Trackmaster II RS phono cartridges, carrying case.

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Stanton Discmaster Phono Cartridge Review

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(More customer reviews)Ok, so you came across this cart and you're thinking it's just a DJ cart and the sound is not up to 'hi-fi' standards. Well, hold on... Let me school ya' about what a real professional cart is. Back in the days when radio used to rely on 45's and LP's for music, we used Stanton 500 cartridges in the studio. Only one wood describes the performance of a 500: solid. These carts sounded good, took abuse 24/7 and were the backbone of broadcasting for years. Fast forward a few decades and you'll still find the 500 in service all over the place. The Discmaster V3 is a integrated headshell design that closely mimics the performance of the 500 and since it requires no alignment if you have an 'S' shaped tonearm, there's little room for error in setup. No matter what brand of turntable you have, if it matches the tone arm geometry of the Technics SL1200, you're in business. So, this would include the Audio-Technica LP120, some of the vintage Radio Shack LAB turntables and the great line of classic Pioneer turntables from the 70's plus a slew of others.
Another thing, don't let the higher tracking force throw you. These carts are based on the old professional conical styli that you grew up hearing on your radio. The VTF range is wide, 2 to 5 grams, because the proper way to setup a cart with a conical stylus is to use a test record and jack it up until the mis-tracking distortion goes away. Once you're there, you'll hear very little sibilance and clarity that is hard to find from most modern hi-fi carts with elliptical styli tracking the standard 1.25 to 2 grams. Basically, a well aligned conical (they call it spherical now) stylus tracking at 4 grams and firmly planted in the groove is going to do far less damage then an elliptical that is rattling around and giving you all that splatter. Don't have a test record? No big deal... Just dial up 4 grams and you'll be fine.
The Discmaster V3 is one of the best kept secrets in the world of audio today... Set it up properly and you'll be amazed. This is what vinyl is capable of doing and what it did for years on the radio. If you really want to have the true essence of analog, pro is really the only way to go.
:) JC

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The only plug-in DJ cartridge designed exclusively for the needs of the competition scene, the Stanton Discmaster II holds even the most worn-out grooves to create an unbeatable sound. The cartridge features a super-sturdy spherical 0.7 mm super-high-polish stylus tip coupled with a pumped-up output, resulting in a terrific bass response and high-energy playback. Plus, it costs only a fraction of most other plug-in models, making it a great value for the money. Unlike most other competition cartridges, the Discmaster II operates at relatively light tracking forces (2 to 5 grams, 4 grams optimally), saving your records from wear and tear. At the same time, it delivers a wide-ranging frequency response of 20 to 17 kHz that electrifies the dance floor. Compatible with any standard 1/2-inch turntable tonearm, the 505 SK II is a good choice for scratchers, battlers, and mixers everywhere.

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