Cartridge Type Question

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Yes... The cartridge is very likely moving magnet. If it has a removable / user replacable stylus... It's moving magnet for sure.

It should work fine with your other receiver that has the phono input. You could plug your turntable into that and the TAPE outputs to your new receiver.... or purchase an outboard phono preamp. This one's a bargain. Anything in the $100.00 range won't sound much better if at all. http://www.phonopreamps.com/tc750pp.html

If you're unsure of the condition of your stylus... It's DEFINITELY better safe than sorry. A worn stylus isn't always obvious and will do permanent damage to your records. You may be able to find a replacement stylus for an older cartridge. Any more writing or numbers on it? A photo may help us figure out what you need.

If a replacement stylus can't be found... You could replace the cartridge with something like an AT95E http://www.lpgear.com/Merchant2/merc...ct_Code=ATC95E A very nice cart for not too much $. Or a Shure M97xE or Audio Technica AT-440MLa if you want to spend a little more...

Garage A' Records has the AT95E for only $39.95 Their site is set up in a way I can't post a direct link though... http://www.garage-a-records.com/index.php Just look for the Audio Technica cartridges...