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headshellnoun
A component of a record player that is attached to the end of a turntable arm. The cartridge is bolted to it.
headshellnoun
A component of a Sun server, used to connect a console between two Sun machines. It is made up of a DB-25 male connector with a normal Cat-5 ethernet cable connecting to another DB-25 male connector.
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Headshell
A headshell is a head piece designed to be attached to the end of a turntable's or record player's tonearm, which holds the cartridge. Standard catridges are secured to the headshell by a couple of 2.5 mm bolts spaced 1/2" apart.Some headshells are designed to allow variable weights to be attached. For example, the H4-S Stanton headshell comes with 2g and 4g screw-in weights. Extra weight can be useful to prevent skipping if the DJ is scratching the record.
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Headshell
On a record player, the headshell is attached to the end of a turntable's "tone arm" and the cartridge is bolted to it. Some headshells are designed to allow variable weights to be attached. For example, the H4-S Stanton Headshell comes with 2g and 4g screw-in weights. Extra weight can be useful to prevent skipping if the DJ is scratching the record.
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of headshell in Chaldean Numerology is: 7
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of headshell in Pythagorean Numerology is: 2
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