Question about stanton and shure needles

[Lam]

Hello Djforums,

I am deciding on wether i should purchase the Stanton 505. V3 H4 twin pack, which includes the cartridge, stylus, and headshells. They are a bit cheap, but has anyone had experience with them? I am looking to scratch and mix, not sure which Im leaning towards, but both for now.

I also hear the Shure M44-7s are great!

Will they damage vinyl records?

I hear they are for scratching, but what about mixing?

Are there specific needles that go with serato scratch records?

Thanks!

[Synergy]

I have used Shures and Ortofons. Shure all the way. Best things I have ever used, if not those go with white labels those are good too.

[Lam]

Thats the word around the block! What are the difference between white labels and m44-7? How is the xone 22 working out for you Synergy? I planned to buy them but still undecided. Good for scratching and mixing?

[sss18734]

Never used the Stanton's... But the Shure needles are about as close to an industry standard as it gets. I use them and have never had an issue.

[Nicadraus]

I have used/owned Stanton (505, 680, 890, Trackmaster 2) and Shure M44-7 and Whitelabels before. But I keep ending up with the M44-7. The best all-around cart/needles. :tup:

[Lam]

M44-7 it is. But what is it difference between the white labels and shire m44-7?

[Windows 95]

Whitelabel = Concorde style mixing cart
M44-7 = Standard mount scratching cart

[Lam]

Awesome, Thanks guys!

[Synergy]

Thats the word around the block! What are the difference between white labels and m44-7? How is the xone 22 working out for you Synergy? I planned to buy them but still undecided. Good for scratching and mixing?

I love my 22, some people say they have issue with a bleeding fader, but I have had mine for going on...4 years or so? it is GREAT.

[Lam]

I heard that before. I also wanted to know if Shure M44g cartridge will fit onto a technics headshell. Correct me if im wrong, but the needle/styli, cartridge, and headshell are all bought separately?

Now im a bit confused. I purchase a M44g cartridge. I am now looking for an M44g styli but i keep getting "N44g styli for M44g cartridge" in my results. Is there such a thing as an M44g needle?

[Windows 95]

Headshells are universal.
Carts come with the needle included.
Needles are sold separately because needles wear out a lot faster then carts wear out.

[Lam]

Headshells are universal.
Carts come with the needle included.
Needles are sold separately because needles wear out a lot faster then carts wear out.
Clearly stated, thanks

[Synergy]

M44-7H is what you want, comes installed on a technics headshell. BEST purchase ever. Amazon has them sometimes for as low as 60 bucks!