Quick Technics question (headshells)

[hockman]

I've used the standard Technics headshell and the cheapish Ortofon one cited above on my Technics 1200mk2. The Ortofon one works much better with my AT440 than the Technics. Personally I wouldn't buy a knock-off Technics headshell since used original ones are not expensive anyway if you really wanted one. But I'd go with the Ortofon.

The Jelco is pretty good too but I believe it's a bit heavier and Jelco is out of business.

 

[Nic Robinson]

Great thread and thank you for all the replies. I've ordered an AT-HS1 which is just a crazy price! This one will be fine for my 2m Red which is my backup cart atm.

 

[Amber Audio]

If you have OCD and/or collect a few shells/carts these are nice, AT6003R £20 - rip offs from a tenner

 

[KeithL]

Snap

 

[paulfromcamden]

If you have OCD and/or collect a few shells/carts these are nice, AT6003R £20 - rip offs from a tenner

I just noticed these the other day - I have some of the Audio Technica single headshell jobs that snap together from yonks ago and was hoping to find some more. Super useful!

 

[Amber Audio]

A prize if you get the Carts, gold start for the headshells

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