[linux-audio-dev] Re: Replacement for my M-Audio Audiophile USB

[Loki Davison]

On 12/11/05, Richard Smith <smithbone at gmail.com> wrote:
> > Stanton turntable? STR8-130 or whatever they are called, the one with> the
> spdif out? If so, don't use the spdif out. Use the normal phono> out a
> standard preamp.
> STR8-100.  It has spdif, line and phono.  I'm currently using the line.Very
> nice unit I can see why djers would like them.
> > I'm assuming it would come with stanton needles> which, as somewhat of a
> generalisation, suck. If it's just for> recording get one of the cheaper
> eliptical ortofon needles. The om 5e> is nice and cheap.
> Yep it has a stanton 505 on it.  Thanks for the needle suggestion. I'm
> assuming I need a cartridge rather than a stylus?  Guess I shouldcall the
> guy at the store and make sure I get what I need.  Gmailgives me
> needledoctor.com as a sponsored link and they show an OM 5ecartridge for
> $45.  Anyone have good or bad about needledoctor.com?
> --Richard A. Smith
>

ahh, 505 and 500al sound are pretty horrible.
That om 5e cart is good and cheap for recording stuff. Yeah, you need
the whole thing rather than just the tip. When you have an ortofon
cart all the OM and concord tips can be interchanged.

Loki