Cartridges
Cartridge Mounting Screws: Sizes, Lengths, and Nylon
Almost every phono cartridge mounts with M2.5 metric screws — a 2.5 mm thread diameter at 0.45 mm pitch —…
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Turntable cartridges and styli: MM vs MC, stylus profiles, alignment, and replacement — setup-tech deep dives.
Cartridges
Stylus vs Cartridge: What You’re Actually Replacing
When people say they need a new cartridge, they usually need a new stylus — and those are different parts…
Cartridges
How to Wire a Headshell: Cartridge Lead Colors Explained
Headshell wiring follows one universal color code: red is right positive, green is right negative, white is left positive, and…
Cartridges
Turntable Headshell Guide: Wiring, Weight, Mounting & VTA
A turntable headshell is the small removable platform that carries your cartridge at the end of the tonearm, and it…
Cartridges
How to Inspect a Stylus for Wear Without a Lab Microscope
You do not need a lab microscope to catch a worn stylus. You need your ears, a bright light, a…
Cartridges
Stylus and Cartridge Wear: Retip, Rebuild, and Replace
A stylus is a consumable, and the honest signs of wear are audible before they are visible: rising sibilance on…