Posted by igloomaster [ 209.36.55.1 ] on February 08, 2005 at 09:05:17:

Hi Folks. I own a mid-70s Sansui SR-222 Turntable. A very simple & basic spinner - - it's in top working condition as it's been fully serviced, and it sounds pretty good. I bought it for "a song" at a local repair shop. The technician installed a Stanton 500EMKII cartridge/stylus, which sounded decent, but I improved upon this when I switched to a Grado Black. More detail to my ears.
My question is this: I realize that the "Black" is the entry-level Grado. Will I be wasting my $ if I try to upgrade yet again? Have I hit the wall (because of this model of Sansui) or will I hear even more detail with higher end Grados, Ortofons, Shure...etc ? I'm willing to spend a few bucks on a great cartridge; as I said, I picked up the table for a song and it is in top working condition.

Also, another chap recommended perhaps adding some weight to the platter by putting some heavy modeling clay on it's underside. Anybody have any thoughts on the matter? Will this be too much for the motor/belt?

Thanks!!

Replies:

• Re: Sansui Turntable - Cartridge? - manualblock 10:07:30 02/08/05 (4)
  • Re: Sansui Turntable - Cartridge? - igloomaster 10:20:38 02/08/05 (3)
    • Re: Sansui Turntable - Cartridge? - manualblock 13:27:48 02/08/05 (2)
      • Re: Sansui Turntable - Cartridge? - Russellc 19:00:44 02/09/05 (1)
        • Re: Sansui Turntable - Cartridge? - manualblock 20:00:45 02/10/05 (0)