Cartridges for Sampling - DJ or Non-DJ?

Hi,

I'm looking for a new cartridge for my TT. I thought about getting a Shure M44-7 because I tend to backcue records when I sample and thought a DJ style cart will allow me to do so without damaging the needle/records. But I understand that these DJ type carts aren't exactly good sounding. Should I go with a good non-DJ cart? Any way to back cue without a DJ stylus? How are you guys managing this?


thanks.

flextone wrote:But I understand that these DJ type carts aren't exactly good sounding.

They also wear your wax out quicker, especially if you're doing stuff like backcueing.

flextone wrote:Any way to back cue without a DJ stylus?

You can always pick the needle up and move it back.

mp3 wrote:They also wear your wax out quicker, especially if you're doing stuff like backcueing.

according to my research, dj carts wear out vinyl slower than hi-fi/ audiophile ones

Quick cueburn has to do with the stylus being Eliptical or Spherical and/or the amount of weight on the cartridge. I forget which type damages the record quicker. It always confused me. Basically the 44-7 is made for scratching and is widely used, so I doubt you backcueing a few times is going to destroy your record unless you tend to backcue 1000 times to sample the sound just right haha.