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Jul 2 00:17 UTC 2014

#5 PS 1500 records is a very impressive collection! Check out the value 
of some of those records. You will probably be surprised at how much 
they are worth. I have many that are worth $80-100 all day long. 
Also, if you replace your head shell, you can get a cheaper needle and 
get great sound. I am now using a Shure M44-7 and I think the 
replacement needles are like $30. I used to use Ortofon but I can 
appreciate the fuller sound on the oldschool Shure. I discovered the 
richness of Shure when I bought a jukebox that had a broken needle. I 
ordered a replacement (totally shocked it was still in production) and 
loved the sound so much I ordered another one for my turntable. I guess 
DJ's swear by them too. Who knew? 

http://www.amazon.com/Shure-M44-7-Standard-Turntable-
Cartridge/dp/B00008W2LW/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1404260121&sr=8-
1&keywords=m44-7