I got this cartridge to replace an older AT92E in my JVC turntable. My turntable is designed for P-Mount system and this one installs in a cinch. The description calls this an AT92ECD. I got a AT92E. It looks like NOS which is fine by me. It sounded great back then and it sounds great today. There will always be better and grander cartridges but it's hard to beat the value this AT92E gives. The output is strong and I would say crisp. It provides 90% of all obtainable quality for only 10-20% of the cost. I will always be comparing against this. My previous AT92E provided me with many years of service and I expect this one will too.
I replaced my old AT92E because the stylus was starting to get skewed off to one side. It only took about 16 years. :-)
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Ditto! I've had a Audio Technica AT92E cartridge since 1998. I'm not sure why it still sounds good but it does! No sign of distortion, just the same crisp mids, brilliant highs, and deep low end.
ReplyDeleteI tried the more expensive Sure M97xE which is 'supposed to be' the standard reference type cartridge. I disagree. It sounded too neutral and the high end rolled off to much. Not brilliant enough on the high end. I'm sticking with Audio Technica.
I'm tempted to get a new stylus just to have on standby (ATN3472SE). That way, I'll be ready to plug a new needle onto the existing cartridge.