joessportster Posted October 21, 2020 Share Posted October 21, 2020 So I have a Well Temper Armadeous TT set up with the cartridge "Audio Technica AT-VM95EN". A.T. Offers several styles of stylus for the same cartridge body. I am looking for info / opinions on which stylus would offer the best sound QUALITY. one item of note is the Well Temper tone arm has a FIXED headshell position, NO adjustment is available except for azimuth, tracking alignment, and tracking force I have the cart VTF set at 2.0 Gram (suggested is 1.8 to 2.2) Azimuth is level to the eye, and VTA is level to the eye as well I am playing ONLY high quality New or Like New Vinyl with the original stylus I notice some background noise and I am wondering if a different stylus might mitigate that noise The stylus I have now is the Orange Elliptical Nude Options available are: Red Microlinear Nude Green Elliptical Bonded Brown Shibata Nude Blue conical Bonded White conical 78 RPM (I know I dont need & cant use this one) So which would you opt for and if yo can explain why 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MicroMara Posted October 23, 2020 Share Posted October 23, 2020 Shibata grinding Diamonds have a higher dynamic range. They are usually sharper to penetrate deeper into the groove and have a larger contact scanning surface to better scan the groove. However, they are also somewhat more sensitive with regard to the condition of the record. Here you can hear a crackling sound which is not noticeable with a round grinded diamond like for example Denon DL 301. Cartridges with Shibata needle cuts sound fantastically good. I have some myself, such as Audio Technica AT 20 SLA. Otherwise you will find here a lot of information on the subject TT So go for it and share your experience with me @joessportster Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldtimer Posted October 23, 2020 Share Posted October 23, 2020 I'm a shibata fan. I've been using them for years. Audio Technica, and initially upgrading from the elliptical---I've never looked back. When I have recommended these to others, usually involving the ortophon black which I would love to have I have always received rave reviews and thanks for helping. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.
Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible.