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From: etan@tellab1.UUCP (Nate Stelton)
Newsgroups: net.audio
Subject: phono cartridge question
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Date: Thu, 25-Oct-84 15:11:43 EDT
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Posted: Thu Oct 25 15:11:43 1984
Date-Received: Fri, 26-Oct-84 09:03:02 EDT
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My stylus has just about had it, but before I replace it, I would like to
solicit some opinions about two questions I have.  I presently have a
V15 type III cartridge using a conical stylus.

1.  Should I replace the cartridge with something more updated?  Are they
really getting that much better?  I want good sound, but I wouldn't want
to spend much more than $100 for a replacement cartridge.

2.  I heard it said that a conical stylus does not provide the frequency
response and separation of an elliptical, but causes less wear to the
records.  Is this true?

Thanks in advance for any help from anyone.

                                 -etan  (...inhp4!tellab1!etan )