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Title: It's a really good needle.
Review: Those who aren't into hi fi will probably balk at the price. Those who are will be surprised by what they get for the price -- this thing's a bargain! It's not going to make your table look amazing but it will make it sound amazing, and for tables with finicky compliance needs (like my PL-518) it's just a dream come true.I regularly pull dirty old records out of the $3 bin, clean them off, CAREFULLY clean the stylus -- and find that the signal is clear, warm, static free and highly enjoyable. It's been going strong for two years and when it finally breaks down, I'll be replacing with another AT440MLA.Honestly this thing has probably saved me a fortune, because it makes my table sound good enough to keep it off the upgrade list, and on a number of occasions it's saved me from having to seek out better quality vinyl.
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