thewolf Posted January 10, 2008 Share Posted January 10, 2008 I just picked up a Dual 1254 and was wondering what cartridge works best with these turntables. Thanks, Gary Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldenough Posted January 10, 2008 Share Posted January 10, 2008 Ortofon.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mas Posted January 10, 2008 Share Posted January 10, 2008 Shure M97xE phono cartridge or Audio-Technica AT440MLa cartridge Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajcllc Posted January 11, 2008 Share Posted January 11, 2008 I really like my Shure V15 type III which is currently on my Dual 1219. I had the Shure M97XE, but I liked the detail that the V15 III brings more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whell Posted January 12, 2008 Share Posted January 12, 2008 If memory serves, the Dual cartridges that came with the 1245 and others in the series with the ULM tonearms, were very light in weight, and designed by Ortofon to match the ULM tonearms. Another Ortofon, probably something from the OM Super series, would like match pretty well. Note, you can use other, heavier cartridges with the ULM tonearm. However, the Dual tables with the ULM arms came with sets of weights that screwed into the back of the counterweight on the tonearm. Without those weights (hopefully they came with the table when you picked it up), it will be difficult to use other, heavier cartridges. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thewolf Posted January 17, 2008 Author Share Posted January 17, 2008 WHELL & ALL thanks for the tips. What whell states makes sense. It looks like an Ortofon on there already. I'll stick to this brand. Gary Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lwhaples Posted January 17, 2008 Share Posted January 17, 2008 It looks like an Ortofon on there already Bought a Thorens TT awhile back that came with a OM30 Super cart. Just changed it to the OM40,nice sound. What's on yours? Larry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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