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Skewed cantilever - Opinions?

Just received a new AT ART-9 cartridge. The cantilever is skewed slightly to the right. Did my best taking a couple of photos. So here's the query: Is this an acceptable amount of deviation for a new cart? Just align to the cantilever rather than the cartridge body when setting it up and go for it? Or, send it back to the seller for an exchange/refund? Many Thanks!

http://s1188.photobucket.com/user/Butch1970/library/AT%20ART%20-9


butch1970
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swampwalker
5,138 posts
 
I'm w Stringreen. 
ebm
9,311 posts
 
Dump it ASAP!!
wlutke
725 posts
 
I would not be happy with that cart.  Who knows if the coils are centered in the magnetic field?
Note:  The cantilever is always the reference for alignment, not the cart body.  

czarivey
5,946 posts
 
not sure if there might be not precise photos but i see it's bent. 
you may not be able to adjust that one.

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catcher10
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Send AT Customer service an email..explain your issue, assuming you bought from an authorized AT seller. They may ask you to send it to them for an inspection, they will either repair it or replace it under warranty. If bought from non-auth dealer they will charge you.

For that level of cart I would not accept it, even if straightens out in groove, the one groove wall will get extra pressure if you don't adjust azimuth
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