Needles

[cell]

My Shure M44G's are about to give up the ghost and rather than replacing the stylus (again) I thought I would 'invest' in a pair of Ortofon Nightclub's,

Just was wondering what you guys had experienced with various makes/brands concerning skipping, burning, sound quality etc (do you really get what you pay for?)


Also, im writing a short article about record digging for a student magazine based in Brighton, im looking for someone to give a short interview about searching for breaks etc, might also be able to get you some publicity if youÂ’ve got things out (looking at you 7hills, cool stuff !!).

[Matt Hero]

I use the Ortofon DJS Concordes with my 1200's and the only problems that I've found is that I'm having to add *alot* more weight to the arm that I have had previously to stop 'em buzzing (a full rotation of the weight !) on low frequencies.

Now I've got the weight 'sounding' right they are a solid, prettymuchunbreakable workhourse on both my studio and 'listening' decks.

Oh, if you need any help with your article, feel free to ask, as I'd be happy to help (and not a million miles from Brighton).

(Edited by Matt Hero at 9:45 pm on Mar. 18, 2003)

[soundsville]

Hi there,

a good thread!! I use the Ortofon's as well. I love that "jetnose" design. But here is a good question.
What does everyone use to clean the stlyus? Whats the best technique?

Cheers,

David

[cell]

I use the provided brush, but if buildup sticks to the needle i normally have a go with a pin and a steady hand never tried any of the cleaning fluids thou.

Ive found with my M44G's that they hold well, don't cause a lot of burn, but under continuous use do tend to bend requiring the stylus to replaced, i've also had volume issues with them in the past, one loud + bassy, one very quiet and tinny, might just be my clumsy mitts thou

hey matt, i need to get organised and then i'll drop ya an e-mail if thats ok, prob be in the next two weeks odd (and it will come from [email protected]) cheers

[formigo]

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Quote[/b] ]Quote: from soundsville on 1:36 am on Mar. 19, 2003
Hi there,

a good thread!! I use the Ortofon's as well. I love that &quot;jetnose&quot; design. But here is a good question.
What does everyone use to clean the stlyus? Whats the best technique?

Cheers,

David

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Me? I just drag my fingertip across the surface of the needle.

Your starter for ten: Am I an ignorant fool?

[Si Cheeba]

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Quote[/b] ]Quote: from formigo on 6:14 am on Mar. 19, 2003
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Quote[/b] ]Quote: from soundsville on 1:36 am on Mar. 19, 2003
Hi there,

a good thread!! I use the Ortofon's as well. I love that &quot;jetnose&quot; design. But here is a good question.
What does everyone use to clean the stlyus? Whats the best technique?

Cheers,

David

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Me? I just drag my fingertip across the surface of the needle.

Your starter for ten: Am I an ignorant fool?

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Hee Hee - ditto mate, you can see the little speck of gunk come right off on your finger tips. I assume my soft office worker hands are not too abrasive to cause any damage!

And I use the Ortofon Concordes as well. Which are nice.

[manzo]

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Quote[/b] ]Quote: from Matt Hero on 9:45 pm on Mar. 18, 2003
I use the Ortofon DJS Concordes with my 1200's and the only problems that I've found is that I'm having to add *alot* more weight to the arm that I have had previously to stop 'em buzzing (a full rotation of the weight !) on low frequencies.

Now I've got the weight 'sounding' right they are a solid, prettymuchunbreakable workhourse on both my studio and 'listening' decks.

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Yeah, but your decks are weird Matt!

I've got these needles too (I think), and I have no problem with the weight. Don't forget Matt, you had problems with the weight with Stantons too, no? Mind you, I have 1210s rather than 1200s, so maybe that's the difference?

I too use the patented &quot;fingertip&quot; method. I figure that compared to the damage that gets done with the old classic &quot;drop the needle on the side of the platter&quot; technique ( I'm looking at you here Rich ), my fingertip is fine.

manzo

[Rich Hero]

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Quote[/b] ]I figure that compared to the damage that gets done with the old classic &quot;drop the needle on the side of the platter&quot; technique ( I'm looking at you here Rich ), my fingertip is fine.

<span =''>The Aphex Twin is my god.

So what can anyone suggest as the best way to avoid burning those overpriced 45's when cueing up the first beat?

[Matt Hero]

Rich,

Cue it once. Wind back quarter turn, stop deck. No burns Once you've got the timing, you'll be fine. Never quite got it right myself

[Dr Rubberfunk]

I've got some Stanton 'Discmaster' bright yellow all-in-one numbers, and they're pretty solid for my uses (I'm rubbish at scratching anyway )

And I use my patent pending RubberLips™ to direct large amounts of air onto my stylii, removing dust and dirt with pin-point precision ...