Does Shure still make stylus?

Shure announced all phono cartridge models will be discontinued, but Shure’s microphone and headphone production is unaffected. He explained while sales numbers have remained steady over the past 15 years, the 36 parts suppliers that made Shure cartridges, styluses, cantilevers, magnets, wire, etc.

Why did Shure stop making cartridges?

The company will no longer make any phono products, blaming “increasingly challenging” market forces.

Are Shure cartridges any good?

All in, the Shure M97xE is a very good phonograph cartridge. What really makes it one of the best are it’s easy, neutral sound and the fact that it plays so well with all manner of equipment. It truly is one of the “universal” cartridges…seemingly, every vinyl enthusiast has had a M97 in some version at some time.

How can you tell if a cartridge is Shure?

The part of the cartridge that holds the stylus is blue. The stylus or the cartridge body should have a model number. If you cannot find a model number, send us a digital photo. Or send the phono cartridge back to Shure Service for identification.

When did Shure stop making cartridges?

The End Of Shure Cartridges In 2014, the M44-7 received a wonderful writeup as a DJ industry standard on Resident Advisor.

What are the best needles for scratching?

Shure M44-7 Many DJs consider this their go-to scratching needle and it surely has it’s merits and is a product that has been held in high regard since the 90s. These needles sound nice, track well and don’t wear out your records too much.

What is a JICO SAS stylus?

JICO is the high quality replacement stylus manufacturer and technological pioneer that developed the superlative Super Analogue Stylus. 1. The S.A.S. tips are produced using a natural octahedral single-crystal diamond with the most advanced electronic engineering technology.

What type of cartridge is the Shure V15?

Type III
Within the Shure V15 cartridge series, there are those who consider the Type III as the most special in terms of natural musicality and sound stage. The product offered is a superb example of the Type III cartridge with the alluringly revealing HE stylus.

How do I know if my cartridge is MM or MC?

In a stereo cartridge, two sets of coils and the pins represent the positive and negative poles for each end. With the presence of a magnet, this is how the MM creates a signal. Meanwhile, an MC goes in the opposite direction–the coils of wire move in a sideward motion while the magnet stays as is.

Do you need a special needle to scratch?

As mentioned already, scratching is a demanding activity for both for your needles and your records. So you need a needle that would provide reasonable durability for both itself and your valuable vinyl. Some needles might last longer, but wear your grooves faster while others might act the opposite way.

Can you mix and match ortofon stylus?

Physically, each series of stylus will fit on alternate cartridge bodies. However, these combinations are not supported by Ortofon, as each cartridge series is designed with a synergistic combination in mind – that is, each stylus is made to compliment the magnet and coil configuration of each cartridge body.

How is a diamond stylus made?

Two different types of Diamond Styluses The first type is the bonded stylus with a tipped diamond, where the tip is bonded onto a metal shank, then the shank is bonded into a hole in the cantilever. It is a little less expensive to produce compared to nude diamond needles but also is less precise in its tracking.

Is the Shure stylus replacement guide for reference?

Shure Stylus Replacement Guide owners manual, service manuals and schematics are for reference only and the Vinyl Engine bears no responsibility for errors or other inaccuracies. The PDF files are provided under strict licence. Reproduction without prior permission or for financial gain is strictly prohibited.

What kind of stylus to use for Shure M71?

Replacement Stylus for: M71. Can be used in Other Shure Cartridges: M72, M74CSM, M74CSZ (Zenith Only) M75CS, M75ED TYPE II, M75EJ TYPE II, M75ECS, M75G, M75-6, M81ECS & M81CS. Stylus Geometry: 3.0 Conical Diamond.

What’s the tracking force on a Shure needle?

Spherical Diamond. Tracking Force Range: 3.00 to 6.00 grams. Recommended Tracking Force: 4.25 grams. Manufacturer: Shure Brothers. Alternate Stock Number: 6630.2. Replacement Stylus for: M24H. Can be used in Other Shure Cartridges: No.

How long does a stylus last on a turntable?

A well-maintained turntable is a marvelous music machine. A stylus under good working conditions has a useful life of about 600-1,000 playing hours. To ensure that you always have a replacement stylus for your specific cartridge, we recommend that you order two and keep the other as backup.