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Turntable Yamaha Pf 800

October 6th, 2007

Yamaha PF-800 Ultimate Turntable Ad, 1984, Article

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Turntable Yamaha Pf 800

Yamaha PF-800 turntable cartridges?

I have a Yamaha PF-800 turntable with an Audio-Technica AT3482P cartridge. It's a relatively cheap cartridge, and I've had it for a while and thought about getting another. I was wondering what cartridges of higher quality would be compatible with the turntable.

Is this your table?...

http://www.thevintageknob.org/YAMAHA/PF1000/PF1000.html

If so... Yeah, you could do a lot better than the AT3482P on such a nice table.

The main thing here will be how much you want to spend... Looks like any 1/2" standard mount cartridge would fit that table and your choices are wide open. Even an inexpensive Audio Technica AT95e would outperform the conical stylus cart you have now. Cleaner tracking and more extended frequency range. The great sounding AT95e can sound even better with the hyperelliptical or Shibata upgrade styli from LP Gear.

http://www.lpgear.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=LG&Product_Code=LPGAT95E&Category_Code=LPGCART

http://www.lpgear.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=LG&Product_Code=LPGAT95HE&Category_Code=LPGCART

http://www.lpgear.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=LG&Product_Code=LPGAT95SA&Category_Code=LPGCART

For a little more, the Denon DL-160 high output moving coil stands out in it's price range and it works fine with any standard moving magnet input or phono stage. Although, the stylus on a moving coil can't be replaced by the user. When it's worn, the cartridge must be sent to someone for a retip, replaced or exchanged for a new cartridge at a discount sometimes (not sure about Denon's policy).

The Audio Technica AT150MLX sounds excellent for more money with a slight emphasis on detail. The Ortofon 2M Bronze or Black might be preferred by someone who likes a slightly richer sound and has a little more to spend. I don't really care for the lower Red and Black models in the Ortofon 2M series, so I didn't include them. A little too thick in the mids and "technicolor" sounding for my taste. I think the Audio Technicas sound closer to the truth in the lower price ranges. Not crazy about their AT120e or AT440MLa though. They can be a little "thin" or "analytical" sounding.

Those are the carts that really stand out to me as being strong values between $50.00 and $500.00. I may have left out 1 or 2 I like, but I can't think of anything right now. If I do, I'll edit and add them.

The Shure M97xE with the JICO stylus made for it is supposed to sound pretty nice without spending too much. But, I don't care for it with the original stylus. It's a little "soft" sounding and I always feel like I'm straining to hear leading edges or detail.