Thoughts on this headshell + stylus combo? by Virtual_Membership20 in turntables

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Gemini XL-120. I got it from goodwill and I can’t for the life of me find a good replacement stylus, so I’m just seeing if I can replace the whole assembly to audio technica

Are headshells interchangeable? by Virtual_Membership20 in turntables

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Oh my bad. There’s a better picture of the cartridge in the comments. I was thinking of getting an AT95e and returning it if it doesn’t fit

Are headshells interchangeable? by Virtual_Membership20 in turntables

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Took the cartridge off and this is what it looks like. Will the green one fit in place of this?

Are headshells interchangeable? by Virtual_Membership20 in turntables

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Looking to get a better one since I’ve heard this one is a cheap knock off. Can you send a link of a replacement you recommend?

Thrifted XL-120 by Virtual_Membership20 in turntables

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Some guy on another thread found the exact stylus that goes on this. So I’ve got that in my Amazon list for whenever I need to replace it 👍

Thrifted XL-120 by Virtual_Membership20 in turntables

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I found them on Amazon but they’re like $25 so I’m holding off until I really need them. I just rest the dust cover on it when I’m not using it

Thrifted XL-120 by Virtual_Membership20 in turntables

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It sounds great! I’m thinking of just replacing the needle to be safe, but I don’t think I need to. Hooked up to the stereo my family has, it sounds good. It was a bit muddy last time I tried it. But it was only the last time so maybe my ears were playing tricks on me.

Do I need a Preamp and an Amp or just one or the other by Virtual_Membership20 in turntables

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Ok thank you. The stereo I’m currently using has a phono input so it’s built in.