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Accidentally dropped Benz cartridge on moving acrylic platter for my VPI Scout

When lowering the turnarm I guess I barely missed the lead in groove, and as such, my Benz Micro Wood SL cartridge fell onto the moving platter of my VPI Scout. After I noticed what happened, I rushed to remove it. I would say it was on the moving platter for about 5 seconds. What are the chances I could have caused any damage to the stylus? Upon visual inspection it looks fine, and my records aren't sounding any different. Is there any reason to be worried?
nemesis1218
harold-not-the-barrel
895 posts
 
Have no worries.
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slaw
22,250 posts
 
Sshhhh... be quiet, be very, very quiet.......

Happy Listening!
gpgr4blu
1,094 posts
 
If something had happened to your stylus or cantilever, you would hear it.
bpoletti
1,556 posts
 
The groves in typical vinyl records are MUCH more brutal than the surface of a clean VPI acrylic platter. 

If the rig still plays a record sounds OK, all is good. 
raymonda
855 posts
 
No, you have completely destroyed your cartridge beyond repair. Send it to me ASAP I'll dispose of it properly.

Take a sigh of relief and enjoy the music.
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