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Cartridge new or used ?
How do I know if a cartridge is new or used and number of hours played ? 1- If it is bought from an individual or 2- Could it be that a HiFi store sells used or a "Demo" without anyone knowing it? 3- Is a cartridge that remains on the shelf of the store for 3 or 4 years, retains its same performance or its internal parts, can harden and lose their flexibility of reading? 4- Is it easy with a magnifying glass to see the wear of a cartridge, if so what would be the best magnification to use?
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It really depends on the seller. I have purchased used cartridges with success as well as new cartridges. I am considering sale of a cartridge (purchased new) which has been used for 19 record sides (I keep track) so about 6-7 hours. The sale of high quality used cartridges well cared for and used lightly does happen. |
daveyf who knows why some people sell stuff so cheap, problems financial or health or even drugs, who knows. Over the years I have bought many audio items, usually from ebay, that were so stupidly cheap I just had to buy them even though I may not have even needed them. Did I get burnt on any transaction? Not one if memory serves me correctly! And fyi the Koetsu plays perfectly well as delivered Again if used cartridges makes you nervous I completely understand and commend you for staying out of that market BUT do not belittle the market or sellers/buyers of said used cartridges as a whole. Thank you |
edgewear"Are you really worried these records will be damaged from being played by a slightly worn modern diamond stylus with some advanced profile?" No I am not worried, concerned or troubled at all by a used stylus because I do not buy used cartridges, underwear, or tires. |
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