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Thorens TD145

I have a Shure V15 that now plays only 1 channel of a stereo LP, so I'm guessing that the cartridge is failing. Checked and moved all connections to confirm that the problem is not associated with the tuner or speaker connections. If this is a symptom of a failed cartridge, what are some newer cartridge options? I'm considering a Shure M97? But will it fit, etc.

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deltahawk45
thorman
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Grado Gold
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ihcho
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I have a TD145 MKii with Grado gold. It works pretty good. But if I were you I would just replace the stylus. Type III would outperform Grado gold.
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ddarch44
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The Audio Technica AT440mla has a nice synergy with the Thorens arm. Give it 20-30 hours break-in time and you will be incredibly pleased.

Dave
goofytwoshoes
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When you say, "Checked all connections...", did you renew the connections where the tonearm wiring plugs into the back of the cartridge? I have had a similar problem with an M91 which started working again when I unplugged/plugged in the connections.
deltahawk45 OP
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Yes I have reconnected all connections to the cartridge at the tone arm head. Haven't been inside of the turntable to evaluate the wiring as it leaves the tone arm though.

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