Linn K9

[placid_s]

Hi, I have a rega planar 3, and after getting it all set up, I realised the needle was bent, anyway, tried to bend it back as carefully as I could, but sure enough it snapped off.

Its a second hand turntable, mint condition, but I don't know how much wear and tare the needle has taken, anyway, its a linn k9 cartridge, and I was wondering if I can buy just the needle? I don't know much about turntables unfortunately, or where to get replacement products.

Any advice is appreciated, thanks

 

[penance]

I dont think Linn produce the stylus anymore, tho i may be wrong.
But i believe one of the Audio technica (SP) stylii will fit.

<edit> K9 with Audio technica fitted, info here --
http://electronics.audiopervert.com/linn_k9_stylus_replacement.htm

Complete AT cartridge for £19.95 here -
http://www.superfi.co.uk/index.cfm/page/category.cfm/Category/47

If you search around i expect you will find the stlus alone for a cheaper price.

 

[lordsummit]

TBH if I were you I wouldn't trouble yourself too much with the K9, I've been playing with one because I had a dusting accident, and it happened to be around, and I found it very coloured. There are lots of other choices it all depends how much you want to spend. The K9 is quite a musical little beast, and plays quite a good tune, but essentially it has a flawed sound, kind of resonant, and rather relentless I found.
If you can run to it look at the Goldring 1006, or the Ortofon MC3 or MC15, they're both the same price. the MC15 is the better cart I think, but the MC3 is a high output MC, you can use it if you don't have a MC phono stage.
You can't get as Mr P so wisely says a replacement stylus for the K9, but that one does fit. I wouldn't bother unless you really can't afford any more

 

[notaclue]

Yes, I've used the Audio Technica AT95e stylus on a K9. Does look a bit odd but works fine. You can buy just the stylus at http://www.mantra-audio.co.uk/mantraonline.htm

 

[placid_s]

thanks guys, ill look into the links you sent in a bit. also thanks for posting so quick!, i had the same post up on the av forum for about 2 months now, no reply.