Hey Tom,
Which Stanton turntable model do you have and what do you mean by "more-rumbly"? I've been considering a Stanton ST.150 (the one with the S tonearm) for some special project work but can't find a retailer who carries them in my area to test drive one. I've already got a Techniques 1200 modded for 78 by KAB which I'm quite happy with. The major considerations for the Stanton are the boosted torque and expanded speed deviation.
Thanks!
Martin
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From: Association for Recorded Sound Discussion List [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Tom Fine
Sent: Tuesday, August 07, 2012 8:13 AM
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Subject: Re: [ARSCLIST] Styli
The "Stanton" turntables of recent vintage were clearly outsourced from a Chinese supplier. I say this because similar versions of their Technics 1200 knockoffs are sold by Numark, Music Hall and others. I bought a "Stanton" version of that turntable a year or so ago and like it very much in my workshop/library room. It behaves like a more-rumbly 1200 but has the advantage of built-in 78RPM.
Good to know about the end of "Stanton" catrdiges (which I would bet have been outsourced in recent years), so I'll buy up a couple extra stylii for my Stanton 500.
-- Tom Fine
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From: "David Seubert" <[log in to unmask]>
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Sent: Friday, August 03, 2012 5:37 PM
Subject: Re: [ARSCLIST] Styli
Coincidentally I just talked to both Full Compass and Esoteric Sound this morning about Stanton
cartridges. I was told that Stanton is technically still an operating division of Gibson, but that
it is very difficult to get anything from them. I also was told they shuttered the factory, so that
may explain the long lead times (aka forever) in securing stock. Their product is still listed as
available on websites like Full Compass since it's technically still being made. Esoteric does have
Stanton product in stock, Full Compass was all special order.
I like Shure better anyway so I'm not really crying over this, but it's always nice to have options.
David Seubert
UCSB
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From: "David Breneman" <[log in to unmask]>
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Sent: Friday, August 3, 2012 1:28:35 PM GMT -08:00 US/Canada Pacific
Subject: Re: [ARSCLIST] Styli
From: Kevin P. Mostyn <[log in to unmask]>
>I recently tried to order some more custom styli from Expert Stylus for a
>Stanton 500 but was informed that Stanton has essentially left the phono
>cartridge business, at least for now and perhaps forever, due to their
>purchase by Gibson Guitars. Expert suggested that I turn to Shure or
>Ortofon. Ortofon is out of my price range, so I'm looking at Shure. I know
>that some U.S. dealers still have Expert-Tipped Stanton styli available but
>I would like to find a long term solution.
Interesting. I just checked Broadcast Supply's web site and they
list four Stanton cartridges available, the 500V3, 520V3, 505V3,
and 680V3MP4. Also 78 styli for their 500, 600 and 800-series
cartridges. Also several Stanton turntables. Nothing in their
closeout area.
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