One more thing, If you bought the Signet on 24th it has a 30 day return. I would probably return it, if I did not like it.
Calling All Analog Gurus! What to do about my vintage Signet TK7LCa?
I just took a chance on buying a Signet TK7LCa cartridge on eBay to try with my new Allnic H1201 phono stage. I got it yesterday, checked the stylus (looks straight), and mounted it on my Well Tempered Amadeus. Unfortunately, the sound is dull, dull, dull regardless of what settings I use with the Allnic. I cleaned the stylus, so that is not the issue.
Am I correct in assuming that the stylus is just worn out and will need to be replaced? Are there other things I should try? What are my best options? What would you do?
Thanks in advance for any and all helpful tips. I continue to have high hopes for this cartridge despite this inauspicious debut.
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Acman3, thanks for some useful feedback. I am going to give it another cleaning tomorrow, including the old Magic Eraser approach, and will also fiddle with the VTA. I have the VTF at about 1.5g--does that sound about right to you? I didn't pay very much for the cartridge, so if I can send it to Soundsmith or the Needle Clinic for a more thorough cleaning or retipping, I would still consider it a good investment. The best way I can think of to describe the sound is "sanded off." I did not expect the level of detail I got with my previous Dynavector, but I cannot believe that the Signet is supposed to be this muffled. In any case, I appreciate your tips and will give your suggestions a try. |
This is the ad I was talking about. You can see some people really like the Signet. Does your stylus look like the one in the ad? http://www.ebay.ca/itm/AUDIO-TECHNICA-SIGNET-TK7LCA-CARTRIDGE-AND-GENUINE-TKN7LCA-STYLUS-IN-CASE-BOX... |
Nope. Here is the ad--and pics--of the cartridge I bought. I made an offer and got it for substantially less than the list price. http://www.ebay.com/itm/252409337808?_trksid=p2060353.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT |
Hopefully I don't get moderated for this. :>) http://www.vinylengine.com/cartridge_database.php?m=Signet&t=mm&mod=tk7+lca&sort=2&S...= |
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