# Do you use a mono cartridge? **URL:** \ **Category:** Vinyl\ **Created:** [October 29, 2023, 11:26pm UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/do-you-use-a-mono-cartridge/35520 "2023-10-29T23:26:55Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 15\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![RonP](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forum.psaudio.com/ronp/32/213555_2.png) [@RonP](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/RonP)\ **Post date:** [October 29, 2023, 11:26pm UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/do-you-use-a-mono-cartridge/35520/1 "2023-10-29T23:26:55Z")
I have a fair collection of mono recordings and I’m loving the sound of many of them. In fact I’ve rearranged my shelves to group all mono together. I’m curious about what I might be missing not using a mono cartridge. Thoughts? ---
**Author:** ![tony22](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/f04885/32.png) [@tony22](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/tony22)\ **Post date:** [October 30, 2023, 12:00am UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/do-you-use-a-mono-cartridge/35520/2 "2023-10-30T00:00:20Z")
Yes, but only a low end Ortofon Quintet Mono, and IMO yes it’s better on mono records than either a “stereo pseudo-mono” cart or a stereo cart. I’d love a Myajima Infinity Mono, but right now that goal is on a side burner. The Quintet isn’t bad really, but I’ve heard the Infinity and it sounds better. ---
**Author:** ![minnesotafats](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forum.psaudio.com/minnesotafats/32/1696_2.png) [@minnesotafats](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/minnesotafats)\ **Post date:** [October 30, 2023, 2:58am UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/do-you-use-a-mono-cartridge/35520/3 "2023-10-30T02:58:23Z")
Yes. Get one. My is My Sonic Lab Eminent Solo. Great sounds ---
**Author:** ![weedeewop](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forum.psaudio.com/weedeewop/32/190064_2.png) [@weedeewop](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/weedeewop)\ **Post date:** [October 30, 2023, 3:47pm UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/do-you-use-a-mono-cartridge/35520/4 "2023-10-30T15:47:33Z")
There’s some sense in a mono set-up assuming your turntable can be configured for multiple tone-arms. At one time I had considered a second tone arm for my VPI Prime with a Ortofon Quintet mono. Having heard a similar set-up I found the sound to be an improvement over an Ortofon Quintet Black. Never pulled the trigger, went for an upgrade for our summer home system instead. No regrets. ---
**Author:** ![audiophilehi](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forum.psaudio.com/audiophilehi/32/15683_2.png) [@audiophilehi](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/audiophilehi)\ **Post date:** [October 30, 2023, 3:57pm UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/do-you-use-a-mono-cartridge/35520/5 "2023-10-30T15:57:31Z")
Absolutely yes! In addition to what has already been said You’ll also be surprised on how much quieter your mono LP’s will sound. ---
**Author:** ![weedeewop](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forum.psaudio.com/weedeewop/32/190064_2.png) [@weedeewop](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/weedeewop)\ **Post date:** [October 30, 2023, 4:39pm UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/do-you-use-a-mono-cartridge/35520/6 "2023-10-30T16:39:42Z")
Your mention now has me reconsidering a mono set-up for my VPI Prime, could be fun. Need to track down a 3D tone arm and cart. ---
**Author:** ![minnesotafats](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forum.psaudio.com/minnesotafats/32/1696_2.png) [@minnesotafats](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/minnesotafats)\ **Post date:** [October 31, 2023, 7:37am UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/do-you-use-a-mono-cartridge/35520/7 "2023-10-31T07:37:29Z")
My Mono cart is about half the price of my stereo cart and my mono arm was a third of my stereo arm. The mono set up sounds a lot better on mono records. The density of the notes and the snap of the leading edge of the notes is just so much better … ---
**Author:** ![RonP](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forum.psaudio.com/ronp/32/213555_2.png) [@RonP](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/RonP)\ **Post date:** [October 31, 2023, 11:25am UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/do-you-use-a-mono-cartridge/35520/8 "2023-10-31T11:25:28Z")
Good to know. I’m going to look into mounting a mono arm setup. Thanks ---
**Author:** ![weedeewop](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forum.psaudio.com/weedeewop/32/190064_2.png) [@weedeewop](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/weedeewop)\ **Post date:** [November 1, 2023, 3:26am UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/do-you-use-a-mono-cartridge/35520/9 "2023-11-01T03:26:04Z")
Ron, are you getting a new turntable? AFAIK no way to mount a second tone arm on a Linn turntable. ---
**Author:** ![RonP](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forum.psaudio.com/ronp/32/213555_2.png) [@RonP](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/RonP)\ **Post date:** [November 1, 2023, 12:38pm UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/do-you-use-a-mono-cartridge/35520/10 "2023-11-01T12:38:43Z")
I’m going to experiment with an external mount. It shouldn’t be impossible. A perfect project for a dark, snowy winter. ---
**Author:** ![jazznut](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/b5e925/32.png) [@jazznut](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/jazznut)\ **Post date:** [November 1, 2023, 1:32pm UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/do-you-use-a-mono-cartridge/35520/11 "2023-11-01T13:32:28Z")
Isn’t the main question, if it’s worth the 1,2,5,10,25k people paid for the first tonearm again (maybe a second phonostage?)…or is a mono cart so beneficial that for one with 25k arm it makes sense to add another Rega or so for the mono game? ---
**Author:** ![weedeewop](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forum.psaudio.com/weedeewop/32/190064_2.png) [@weedeewop](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/weedeewop)\ **Post date:** [November 1, 2023, 7:24pm UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/do-you-use-a-mono-cartridge/35520/13 "2023-11-01T19:24:57Z")
I look forward to seeing the final product. ---
**Author:** ![weedeewop](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forum.psaudio.com/weedeewop/32/190064_2.png) [@weedeewop](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/weedeewop)\ **Post date:** [November 1, 2023, 7:26pm UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/do-you-use-a-mono-cartridge/35520/14 "2023-11-01T19:26:09Z")
How did you like it, and did you move up regarding the tone arm and cartridge? ---
**Author:** ![jazznut](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/b5e925/32.png) [@jazznut](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/jazznut)\ **Post date:** [November 1, 2023, 7:54pm UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/do-you-use-a-mono-cartridge/35520/15 "2023-11-01T19:54:35Z")
An exchangeable headshell is maybe not the best solution generally but definitely the best for using multiple cartridges! ---
**Author:** ![minnesotafats](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forum.psaudio.com/minnesotafats/32/1696_2.png) [@minnesotafats](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/minnesotafats)\ **Post date:** [November 2, 2023, 12:40am UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/do-you-use-a-mono-cartridge/35520/17 "2023-11-02T00:40:04Z")
Your pre 1963 mono albums will thank you.