Cartridge needed

[STD305M]

Hi,
Im in the last throws of rebuilding a Lenco Gl75 and need a cartridge, really not sure what to go for ???
maybe suggestions from members who have experience with this turntable would help.

Not too pricey. thanks for suggestions in advance!!!

Regards Steve

[montesquieu]

Several in my post. The Shure sounds pretty good in a GL75 arm.

http://theartofsound.net/forum/showthread.php?57963-FS-Huge-list-of-stuff-having-a-spring-clean-bargains-)

[Geoff101]

I've also got a range of Shure available if you are interested:

M55E with new original stylus. This is the preferred brown body version.
M44-7 with new genuine stylus (you can still buy these thanks to the DJ fraternity). I have at least two of these, brown body and possibly a black but I'll have to check.
M91ED - I think I may have a NOS stylus for this
M95ED - again, I THINK I have an original stylus.

I'll have to price them but I think Tom's will be cheaper!

[STD305M]

Thanks Tom and Geoff
will wait to see what others recommend before i commit

Steve...

[walpurgis]

I'd suggest Tom's M44E if you want period accurate. And it will sound and work well in the Lenco arm.

[montesquieu]

The E just sold over on PFM

[Wakefield Turntables]

The M55E is an excellent cartridge and produces EXCELLENT results with a little work. You are in for a real treat if you can stretch to a rebody in a snakewood body (£40) and a simple JICO stylus (£30). This combination produces results not that far behind a 2M black. There is no way in hell I'm selling mine. :eyebrows:

[montesquieu]

Not sure you’d necessarily get that result in a stock L75 arm ... it’s pretty heavy and with a few exceptions (such as their MD3 stylus) most Jico styli are higher compliance than the originals. Swap the arm for a lighter one and I’m sure you are correct.