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2.5g seems pretty light, though I haven't used that particular cartridge. I typically use 4g for 78s with the Stanton 500V3. Ellis Burman www.audiomechanics.com On Sat, Nov 8, 2014 at 3:28 PM, DAVID BURNHAM <[log in to unmask]> wrote: > I don't, but the minimum tracking weight isn't that significant. Often, > except for records in very fine condition, a heavier tracking weight is > required and the cartridge and stylus should be able to track at 3 grammes > or higher without being damaged. > > db > > > On Saturday, November 8, 2014 5:54 PM, Kurt Nauck <[log in to unmask]> wrote: > > > > Does anyone have experience with the Ortofon OM 78 moving magnet > cartridge for playing 78s? > > It is only rated for 2.5 gms max tracking weight > > Kurt Nauck > c/o Nauck's Vintage Records & Texas Ready > 22004 Sherrod Ln. > Spring, Texas 77389 > > www.78rpm.com | www.TexasReady.net > www.MDADA.org | www.NewPledge.org > > E-Mail: [log in to unmask] > Phone: (281) 288-7826 | Fax: (425) 930-6862 > -- Ellis [log in to unmask] 818-846-5525