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    justaskin replied to the thread Fix or upgrade.

    Ok, an update. New belt fitted. That seemed to make it turn to a better speed as I thought it was a bit quick. Stylus purchased...

    Mar 21, 2026
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    justaskin replied to the thread New stylus for Dual 503-1.

    Ok, so I have just sealed a deal on a brand new Ortofon dn165e for nearly half price . Hopefully its what I need!! Thanks again

    Mar 7, 2026
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    justaskin replied to the thread New stylus for Dual 503-1.

    Hi, yes this has been talked about. New belt fitted, cables checked an ready to go. Well, nearly. I'm still unsure about stylus choice...

    Mar 7, 2026
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    justaskin replied to the thread New stylus for Dual 503-1.

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    Mar 7, 2026
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    justaskin posted the thread New stylus for Dual 503-1 in Turntables and LPs.

    Hi, I am totally lost on what I actually need. Please help. I've been looking at the Ortofon DN165E. Will this work?? If not , what do...

    Mar 7, 2026
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    justaskin replied to the thread Fix or upgrade.

    Yes, just like that. I think after reading everything I will get the Ortofon dn165e. I hope that works. I'm sure it will be better...

    Mar 1, 2026
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    justaskin replied to the thread Fix or upgrade.

    Similar looking but just plain black. Probably a real budget one back in the day.

    Mar 1, 2026
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    justaskin replied to the thread Fix or upgrade.

    This is what is currently fitted. Also if I remember the stylus was the cheapest I could find at the time

    Mar 1, 2026
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    justaskin replied to the thread Fix or upgrade.

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    Mar 1, 2026
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    justaskin replied to the thread Fix or upgrade.

    I'm now a bit confused. I've just bought a new belt. I am going to test the cables once I get a multi meter. I will get a new cartridge...

    Feb 28, 2026
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    justaskin replied to the thread Fix or upgrade.

    Ok, thanks. This is the reason I come here. I'm a bit of a novice and I just need a little help. Great forum and people who help. Many...

    Feb 22, 2026
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    justaskin replied to the thread Fix or upgrade.

    One of these

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    Feb 22, 2026
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    justaskin replied to the thread Fix or upgrade.

    Oops! I've seen an after market Ortofon red cartridge. Are they ok? Less than half the price.

    Feb 22, 2026
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    justaskin replied to the thread Fix or upgrade.

    Thanks very much for every reply I have had. At the moment I'm sat listening to Genesis and then there were three. No problem at all. I...

    Feb 22, 2026
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    justaskin replied to the thread Fix or upgrade.

    I have never tried to service a turntable but I am willing to give it a try. Leads into the deck are soldered so that will be my first...

    Feb 21, 2026

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