[78-L] Mills Brothers song

[Michael Biel]

> But, aren't ceramic cart less compliant and harder on records?
> Mark L. Bardenwerper, Sr.

Of course they are, but not anywhere near like an acoustical machine or
most pre-1948 electricals. In these ceramics the heavier tracking weight
and limited compliance holds the needle in the groove (even if
incorrectly sized) which, along with the natural high frequency
roll-off, makes it seem like there is less surface noise. 

Michael Biel wrote:



> Royal Pemberton wrote:
> 
>>> Another machine to investigate is the Alesis Masterlink.
>>> It's a hard disk recorder with a CD mechanism, and an
>>> internal editing platform with some DSP functions as well.
>>> 
> From: "Mark L. Bardenwerper, Sr." <citroenid19 at sbcglobal.net>
> 
>> Pricey, professional quality, though. Very nice.
>> 
>
> You two do realize that this excursion in this thread was started by
> Steve Barr explaining his quest to be able to record from his $3 garage
> sale phonograph if he can find some ceramic powerpoint type N8-3D
> replacement needles which put out a line-level output. I don't think he
> is considering a budget much above $10. Got any suggestions at that
> price level? 
>
> I have found that there is a manufacturer now making those powerpoints
> again but they only have one point on them so there is no flip-over
> possible. There are two different ones available at about $14 each. One
> has a 1 mil diamond for microgroove and the other is the 3 mil Steve
> would need, but only in sapphire. (Since the diamond for a 3 mil point
> is three times the size of a 1 mil diamond, it would bring the cost up
> too much, so they're not making them.) Of course he would rather find
> cheaper NOS, and so would I. I just picked up another Caliphone for
> Leah to use for simple playbacks, but it only had an LP point. I hate
> spending $14 for a needle for a phonograph I paid $5 for! But she does
> have much better equipment as well.
>

From: "Mark L. Bardenwerper, Sr." <citroenid19 at sbcglobal.net>

Sounds like my old Garard. I have a Stanton 500 with a 3 mil needle on 
it. Plays most anything, if I can get it to rev up. I bought the cart 
and 2 needles, one LP and one 78 a long time ago for very cheap. They 
aren't cheap anymore. The idler is like stone. I wish I could get a new 
one. They are reman, but again, I am a cheapskate too.

Yes N8-3S is readily available through the usual suspects. Buy several, 
keep one is stock.