BillH2121 Posted November 6, 2005 Share Posted November 6, 2005 I'm currently bidding on a VN35MR stylus for my old Shure V15 III. The bidding's already over $100. I've been using my old Shure while waiting for the replacement for a Benz ACE (faulty channel - should get the replacement in a week or so) and have been delightfully surprised by the V15's performance. I have the VN35E on the cart now and know that the MR is an upgrade. What's a VN35MR going for these days? The seller says it has between 25 and 50 hours on it. Auction ends in 4 hours - need some quick advice. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
travisc Posted November 6, 2005 Share Posted November 6, 2005 bill I saw this link earlier today http://www.stereoneedles.com/Shure.html should give you an idea hope this helps Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillH2121 Posted November 6, 2005 Author Share Posted November 6, 2005 Thanks Travis - I remember seeing that site a week or so when I first started looking for a replacement stylus. I didn't know if maybe the value had increased since the original stylae are no longer available. I don't think I'm much willing to go much above the price on that site though since I have another cart coming soon. Thanks again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sputnik Posted November 6, 2005 Share Posted November 6, 2005 I bought a couple of VN35MR stylii last year, to save as future replacements, directly from Shure. They were about $110 a piece then. I've watched prices just go crazy for these since, but over $100 for a used stylus just seems too high. I recently paid $60 for an old Dual TT on ebay just for the V15 type III cart. and VN35HE stylus and then the seller included an unused replacement VN35HE that he had in a box. I think I'm set now but I'll bet there are still good finds to be had out there if you're patient. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillH2121 Posted November 6, 2005 Author Share Posted November 6, 2005 Hey Sputnik - how does the HE compare to MR? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillH2121 Posted November 6, 2005 Author Share Posted November 6, 2005 Oh well, apparently someone thought it was worth $153 - I was never going to go that high. Maybe next time....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
travisc Posted November 6, 2005 Share Posted November 6, 2005 theres almost always a next time in matters such as these Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sputnik Posted November 6, 2005 Share Posted November 6, 2005 Hey Sputnik - how does the HE compare to MR? I use a Dual 701 and play old (but well cared for) LPs and I honestly can't tell a difference between the HE and the MR. Maybe with a new LP, you might be able to hear difference. I'm using the HE on the TT right now. Before paying over $150 for a used stylus, I'd look at another cart. maybe a Grado. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillH2121 Posted November 6, 2005 Author Share Posted November 6, 2005 Yeah - as I mentioned, I have a Benz ACE coming back any day now. I just wanted the 35MR as a backup with my old Shure V15. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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