Ion CZ-800-10

Based on 16 reviews

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Great sound quality improvement

Identical to the original cartridge

Fits well with Ion LP players

Easy to install for some customers

Good value for the price

Not easy to install for some customers

Difficult to remove old cartridge for some customers

Lack of instructions provided

Verdict

Overall, the Ion CZ-800-10 cartridge receives mixed reviews. While some customers found it easy to install and noticed an improvement in sound quality, others struggled with installation and found it difficult to remove the old cartridge. The lack of instructions was also a common complaint. However, many customers were satisfied with the product and found it to be a good value for the price.

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Great service

Fits Ion LP player.I found it very tricky to install the whole cartridge. Also I have now found a better quality stylus that clicks over the main cartridge without having to risk damaging the wiring on the playback arm

Not as easy to replace as stated online!

Identical to the original, the tone is great and it's certainly improved the sound of my Vinyls. However, be very careful when replacing! There are no instructions at all, but I managed to find the exact model online. The instructions say it's very easy to change cartridges, but that's not at all tr...

I had to use a micro screw driver (don't recommend because of the damage you can do to plastic) ...

I gave it two stars not because of the quality of the item or the way it works. It receives two stars because I still have two sore thumbs trying to remove the old cartridge. Even removing only the stylus is a nightmare. I had to use a micro screw driver (don't recommend because of the damage you ca...

Came with no instructions

Everywhere you look online, it tells you that this cartridge is incredibly easy to install. In fact, it's so easy that it comes with no instructions. Of course, that's a load of rubbish. I have yet to work out how to install this cartridge so can't comment on whether it's any good or not. Really dis...

Perfect replacement for Numark PT-01 Portable Turntable

I own a Numark PT-01 portable turntable that I've had for years, and need to replace the cartridge after it took a nasty drop. This was a perfect replacement, it looks like the original and has the same markings. It was fairly easy to replace, though I did half to resolder one of the hookup wires, b...

Ion Air LP replacement cartridge

Very good service and good replacement cartridge upon first listen but beware very difficult to replace on the air LP (no fault of seller of cartridge, ion instructions very unclear) For other struggling, I had to use a small flathead screwdriver under the front latch to release the cartridge as it ...

Cartridge into housing

Old stylus was creating a muffled sound, when removing old stylus, be careful ! i have not broken the small clip that holds in the stylus cartridge, but im not holding out much hope that the housing will take many swap outs of worn cartridges, I have the Ion air lp, alright turntable with decent sou...

Vinyl 101 ..... Stylus updates required

Stylus can be “ruby diamond cut”or true diamond needle. Turntables are mostly ceramic or magnetic no mix & match (review specs 4 turntable) At least a vinyl specific soft hair brush and/or lint free cloth with minimal vinyl liquid on a similar cloth.. no paper towels !

Works great, I didn't realize how poor my old needle ...

Works great, I didn't realize how poor my old needle was until i replaced it my albums sound new again! Easy to install and fits as it should. If my review helped you in any way please hit the button :)

5/5

7 years ago

amazon.com

It works with ION Pure LP

This was a blind purchase, as my record player was not listed within the compatible ones. I decided to try and it fits into my ION Pure LP record player bought 10 years ago. Very good value for money.

Specs

Brand

Ion

Color

Black

Unit Count

1 Count

Item Weight

0.2 Grams

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