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RE: Seeking info on a Sony nd 137 g cartridge

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JonM

In Reply to: RE: Seeking info on a Sony nd 137 g cartridge posted by Cygnus on May 06, 2025 at 17:47:04

From a quick google search, that appears to be the stylus designation. The cartridge is the VL-37. A few one-line reviews on Vinyl Engine are generally favorable. Replacement styli are available from the usual providers (Jico, LP Gear, etc.).

What confuses me is that the VL-37 is a combined cartridge/headshell, so it is intended to fit into the end of a tonearm that uses a standard SME-style bayonet headshell connector. The Zero 100 doesn't use that sort of headshell, so I am wondering if your table has a VL-37 that's been modified to mount in that arm. (And all you see now is the stylus number ND137g.)
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RE: Seeking info on a Sony nd 137 g cartridge - Cygnus 07:46:39 05/07/25 (1)
Thanks for the perspectives so far.

My friend did his best to put that cartridge on after the previous one wasn't producing any sound. This one is producing sound. While eyeballing it seems to show that the stylus is in place...it's the yellow shell that is off. I was hoping if that can be remedied and the cart is worth keeping, I wouldn't replace it. (Be kind with the comments...he's doing his best...and we bartered stuff. You could be right, Jon; about a certain headshell being needed.) I plan on having a tech look at the table soon, because there is an issue with a brushing noise once a turn that I think relates to washers/bearings in the spindle. I'm just trying to be as informed as possible going in. Here's the picture.
- RE: Seeking info on a Sony nd 137 g cartridge - JonM 02:48:21 05/08/25 (0)
  Yeah, it looks like someone modified the Sony to fit. It's an old cartridge, and it doesn't hold any sentimental value to you, so I'd replace it with something new that fits. There are some good, relatively inexpensive cartridges out there these days. You mentioned getting an Ortofon. I like the Ortofons (even their less expensive OM series sound good).
  
  The Zero 100 has bearings both at the back of the arm and at the headshell itself. Have your tech check both ends to make sure the arm moves freely.
  
  Good luck!

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