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Hi, If you can get your hands on a pair of these you will be surprised. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VUKniYNc3xw I have tried many budget speakers over the years and none come close. They should not sound this good for the money, I honestly dont know how they did it.

Hi, I currently have zensor 3 speakers recently upgraded from castle isis. The isis did a lot of things well, clear and agile sound but did lack in soundstage and bass a little. The zensors have a lot bigger base but not as fast and tight as the castles, in fact on some tracks the zensors...

No fans of jico here it appears but for 45 quid the jico om30 stylus is far better than the ortofon om10. Agree the genuine ortofon om20/30 are a major step up from the om10 and are more than likely better than the jico. Bang for buck though its a no brainer

Hi, Firstly as your 505-2 has a regular headshell, I would try another headshell. If problem is still there you may have an arm wiring issue internal or where connects to the board underneath the table. I would bet that its a poor connection issue wires to the cartridge. give the wires a...

Hi, I would purchase a jico om30 stylus and use your current cartridge. I have done this and the jico is far better than the om10 it replaced, more detailed and just better sounding. The ortofon om20 or 30 may sound even better but very expensive.

Hi, I obtained an rd80 from a popular auction site a couple of months ago. It was in poor condition and looked a mess. Some fool had gloss painted the top plate badly and the wood was stained and looked horrible. Plus points the tonearm linn lvv with adc headshell was in good condition with no...

Hi, I have a dual 505 and am looking to upgrade. Budget is £200 and dont mind second hand. Already have ortofon om30 cart and stylus. Advise appreciated (thinking maybe thorens)

I have orderd another stylus from JICO. The sound quality of the stylus is so much better than the ortofon om10 for similar cost. Hoping just bad luck with the first purchase so giving a second chance. I will this time play many records within the 14 day period.

JICO are based in Japan. They are well respected and make the well known SAS stylus. I even asked if they would repair the stylus with discount and no chance.

Hi, Reason I purchased - the stylus was advertised as equal to the om30 stylus and had received good reviews. (was more expensive than genuine om10) The sound was better than the om10 for the very short period that it lasted.

Hi, I purchased a Jico stylus to replace an Ortofon om10. Have to say it was an improvement and sounded great. After playing around 10 records over a few weeks the sound became worse. Close inspection revealed the cantileaver had become loose and had rotated. I emailed JICO and was told...

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Thanks. This is the model - Ugly but looks well speced https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eeOKvOsP4B4 Any opinions appreciated.

Hi, I have a pair of b&w speakers (601) doing nothing and have decided to gift to my son. I will need to buy an amp and opinions are leading me to rotel as a good match. Have the chance to purchase at a decent price 870bx amp but cant test as some distance away. Unable to find any reviews on...

Diffucult on that budget but if thats all I had would go for - Dual 505 turntable revision 2,3 or 4 (£50-£100 ish) Teac AH500 amp (£80-£120 ish) B+W DM601 series 2 speakers (£50-£100 ish) If you are lucky second hand.