The VPI HW-19 HW 19 HW19 Jr turntable is a superb record player. LP GEAR Vivid turntable belts are superbly musical, durable and long lasting.
The AT-VM540ML is excellent! It improves on the AT-440MLb, which I have been using for the last 2 years. It has better bass, smoother highs, and truly superb tracking. If you've been using the 440 and you're wondering if it's worth it to get the 540, go for it!
I am using two shure M44-7 with the Jico stylus and they work great. I am a scratch DJ and this replacement needle works great for scratching and DVS! Thanks
My Sears stereo was my father-in-law's before I married into the family. That was 57 years ago. Stylus and new belt are bring back great sounds. Never give up!
I recently received a pair of the JICO N44-7 needle replacements and I want to give my honest feedback. I have been a DJ for the past 21years for a majority of that time my go to needle was the SHURE M44-7 for it's performance and sound quality. I am a scratch/ Turntablist enthusiast so you should know my needles get put through the ringer. I need my needles to not only sound good but minimize skipping and record wear. With SHURE discontinuing their needle production I was under the impression that it would come down to changing my needle preference . After trying a few off brand replacements and being highly disappointed the JICO name was brought to my attention. I did the research and was pleased to hear about the high quality standards and accolades JICO has received. Upon receiving the JICO N44-7 needles I put them straight to the test the needles sound amazing and they hold the groove reducing the likelihood of skipping with no record wear. They perform just as good if not better than the original SHURE needles. I am so impressed I released a quick demo video on my youtube page feel free to take a look ..https://youtu.be/QlbMBnmkqpU .Thank you again for allowing me to demo the needles I highly recommend the JICO product. ...CJ SCRATCH ....
