But still, the odds are that two cartridges that were stored under identical conditions for eight years are not going to fail in exactly the same way with no output in either channel. I think the OP needs to re-view his set up. Most likely he’s made a fundamental error in installing his turntables. All too often people blame the equipment, when in fact we are all human and we all make sometimes silly mistakes.Particularly where this hobby is concerned.
Have cartridges been known to fail (Grado)?
The phono stages on McIntosh systems (2) are fine. I have a B&O turntable and it plays fine.
I tried brought my Garrard Lab80 and a Dual 1229 from my storage. They had the Grado DJ and Gold respectively. Both turntables worked fine before I stored them safely for a couple years. Hooked them back up and no sound, no hum, not a thing; so I’m wondering what happened. The cartridges were brought within a couple months of each other about 8 years ago.
I never had a cartridge die on me. Is there something wrong with the Grados?
I’d appreciate any feedback. Thanks.
I tried brought my Garrard Lab80 and a Dual 1229 from my storage. They had the Grado DJ and Gold respectively. Both turntables worked fine before I stored them safely for a couple years. Hooked them back up and no sound, no hum, not a thing; so I’m wondering what happened. The cartridges were brought within a couple months of each other about 8 years ago.
I never had a cartridge die on me. Is there something wrong with the Grados?
I’d appreciate any feedback. Thanks.
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