Glanz MFG 310LX and other Glanzes

[Hepokatti]

Hi,

I got this Glanz MFG 310LX - MM cartridge with a used TT I bought. The previous owner said it has probably been worn out. I plugged it in, and the sound was really good! The sound was addictive and easy to listen to.

I was positively surprised as not having heard anything about these carts before, but I think this stylus is indeed at the end of its lifespan. There was no distortion whatsoever, but it produced lots of additional clicks and pops, which I believe are either a sign of dirt or a worn stylus. I tried Magic Cleaner, but nothing liquid yet.

I think they don't manufacture these anymore? I didn't find any replacement styli anywhere. More info on Glanz?

[jusbe]

Popular in Germany, I believe.

[Dgob]

I started a thread on Audiogon.com about the Glanz cartridges and it is still 'live' and in hope of useful contributions. Maybe it will help and you might help fill further gaps. I believe a poster called Cam might also be able to fill further gaps.

[Blue Angel]

There's a NOS Glanz MFG110EX with a new replacement stylus in VE's FS.

I wonder what the difference is between the 110 and the 310LX in this topic.

ba

[jonnoh]

I bought one in the '80s (I presume). It was reportedly a very good cartridge for the money. A moving field design, meant to have the best of the moving magnet/coil worlds if I recall correctly.