Do you generally like the tonal balance you’ve got now? If so, get a 150 replacement stylus. Set your tracking force at 2 grams. It’ll track better at its maximum recommended setting. Record wear will actually go down too- mistracking causes far more damage than slightly higher tracking force.
Well I wouldn't expect too dramatic a weight loss if you only managed 2/3 a mile in 48 minutes...
yes, but I hope you're able to travel further than 2/3 of a mile in 48min...
I've been using the Kanto SP26 stands for a few weeks now with my LS50 Metas which weigh about 17 pounds each and they are plenty sturdy. I haven't filled them with anything, but that would also add even more if you wanted to go that route. It comes with two different size top plates, and I am using the larger but they do still hang off a little bit, which I think is pretty typical for any speaker stands. I have some BluTak I may use to secure them even better, but they honestly don't feel like they are going anywhere unless someone really smashes into them or a really big earthquake hits (at which point I'll likely have much bigger things to worry about then speakers
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The Sony website doesn't provide much info about the cart other than to indicate it is MM (moving magnet). Do you know if the cartridge can be removed from the tonearm? If so, removing it will help you to identify the type/size of cartridge it is--you can post a pic here for help. It could be that the cart is built into the tonearm (is that a thing?) and only the stylus can be changed, which may lend credence to your manual's noting it can only be replaced through Sony. But if the cart is removable, you should have options.Hi everyone,
Fair warning I am still a total noob in regards to equipment, but instead of trying my luck and not reaching out for help, I thought I would come post here first since ya'll are so helpful...
I have a Sony ps-lx310bt. I have only been collecting and spinning for the past year or so, and it has treated me well as a starter player. However, when I went to spin a record today, a heavily distorted sound was coming out of my speakers, phooey. Like, something is totally not right here. I tested multiple, brand-new records, and reconnected all speaker wires etc...still sounds awful, even through my studio headphones, which tells me it's not my bookshelf speakers. So, I think that the cartridge/stylus needs to be replaced (If you think that the issue is due to something else, feel free to let me know). I don't mind upgrading the cartridge anyway cause the stock one on this player is kinda a POS.
So...any recommendations that will not break the bank? I'm open to all price points, honestly. However I would probably stay away from anything triple digits. Again, my turntable is a Sony ps-lx310bt. The manual that came with the player said that the only replacement I can buy is the same exact one straight from the Sony warehouse, however I feel like that's total BS. Any help would be so appreciated so thank you in advance!
Sounds like your diamond might have come off.Hi everyone,
Fair warning I am still a total noob in regards to equipment, but instead of trying my luck and not reaching out for help, I thought I would come post here first since ya'll are so helpful...
I have a Sony ps-lx310bt. I have only been collecting and spinning for the past year or so, and it has treated me well as a starter player. However, when I went to spin a record today, a heavily distorted sound was coming out of my speakers, phooey. Like, something is totally not right here. I tested multiple, brand-new records, and reconnected all speaker wires etc...still sounds awful, even through my studio headphones, which tells me it's not my bookshelf speakers. So, I think that the cartridge/stylus needs to be replaced (If you think that the issue is due to something else, feel free to let me know). I don't mind upgrading the cartridge anyway cause the stock one on this player is kinda a POS.
So...any recommendations that will not break the bank? I'm open to all price points, honestly. However I would probably stay away from anything triple digits. Again, my turntable is a Sony ps-lx310bt. The manual that came with the player said that the only replacement I can buy is the same exact one straight from the Sony warehouse, however I feel like that's total BS. Any help would be so appreciated so thank you in advance!
The cartridge is removable. I took it off earlier. Let me take it off again and post a couple pics...sorry for the quality I hope that's enough to tell! EDIT: Thanks so much for the reply!
Thanks so much for the reply. Would an elliptical upgrade come with any benefits?
It’s Audio Technica cartridge- you can tell from the pictures of the stylus assembly that @Shaymoose posted. You can’t upgrade the cartridge because the arm doesn’t have the ability to align another cartridge in the carrier or change the tracking force as far as I can tell. The upgrade stylus that @kvetcha posted is as far as you can go. It seems to be a worthwhile upgrade.
Gonna go for the slight upgrade. Thank you all for the help!
Yeah, that seems like a sound decision!
I'm not good at this, but I will give it a brief shot. About three weeks in, and I like it. It's smoother than the MoFi phono stage, with a larger soundstage. The difference is more apparent on better pressings. For example, on the recent repress of Moondance, Van's voice can sound a little brassy through the MoFi. The Darlington tones that brightness down, making the music seem more balanced.
