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i need descent needles for bedroom playing and maybe a little sampling, no scratching just mixing. something nice but not to $$$. any recommendations? i just dont think a nice pair of hi-end ortofons are worth what i want them for and i havent bought needles in years so im out of the loop.
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Post by kevin h »

high end ortofons are worth it imo, ive had mine for almost 8 years and they still sound great....without eating you records, like many cheap needles, will do.

to avoid groove burn, with new needles: always use an s-shape tone arm, not the straight one. break in your needles (with fast backspins and the like) on a shitty piece of wax....that james blunts "you're beautifull" song for instance :wink:
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Post by Renze »

Ortofon OM Pro is what you should get...At this moment probably the best value for money.

here's a link: http://www.djmart.com/ortofonompro.html
EDIT: I think the price listed there is wrong...I got mine for almost half the price...

I also read somewhere that if you need a new needle for it, you can even put a Ortofon Nightclub needle in it.
kevin h wrote:that james blunts "you're beautifull" song for instance :wink:
I find it kinda disturbing that you have that song on wax :D
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Renze wrote:I find it kinda disturbing that you have that song on wax :D
yeah, i have the ultra rare minimal remix....LOL
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make sure you don't get ortofon's with square pegs


and never ever lick them to try and get the sterio chanel back


ortofons have ruined 3 tonearms for me :(
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