u/fondofhats

Hi! I recently picked up a Technics SL-J2 (for $50) as an upgrade from my old Sony PS-252, and I'm looking to upgrade the cartridge and stylus if necessary. I posted this in r/turntables as well but didn't get too much guidance, so I'm hoping this is the right place!

The Technics currently has a Pickering TLE cartridge and a Pickering DL2E stylus (I can't quite tell how worn it is.

I'm no audiophile, and all the research I've done has me a bit confused about what would be the best option at a reasonable cost while providing the right tracking force. I know I need a P-mount /T4P, and I was looking at the following:

AT450 (which I now understand is discontinued):

https://www.lpgear.com/product/AT450.html

T4P Series V:

https://www.lpgear.com/product/LPGATSER05.html

I would be thankful for any advice!

Hi accordionists! I have been wanting to learn accordion for some time and finally found the Wurlitzer pictured for only $60 locally. The seller had a 12 bass Hohner as well and let it go for $40. I can play piano and am looking forward to teaching myself accordion, but I was just curious about whether anyone had info about the Wurlitzer in particular.

It has two bars below the keyboard that I think activate a single reed or double reed voice? Also, it has a bass hand strap that seems to tighten with a knob on a metal plate rather than the dial like the Hohner, and I'm wondering how to loosen it. Also any tips on basic cleaning would be helpful--they're just a bit musty but not moldy.

Excited to learn!