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Cat jumped on turntable

OK, I know the obvious response about this but moving past ditching the cat . . . I was playing my VPI Scout 'table with a Dynavector Karat cartridge when the cat (Jack) leaped onto the 'table.  The tone arm slide across the record and the platter stopped.  After addressing the situation, I didn't see any obvious problems (but I have an untrained eye) and dropped the needle.  The tone arm immediately slide across the record to the center.  Upon reflection, it seemed like the tone arm was light since it moved pretty effortlessly.  Before taking it, I thought I would solicit some thoughts here.
scarlson
bpoletti
1,553 posts
 
@s2000cr

+2 for the cat

Agree with missing stylus.  Nothing at the end of the cantilever to hold the groove.

But don't try anymore record testing since the bare cantilever may damage the records.

When you do get a new cartridge of stylus, check your anti-skate setting.  Sounds like it's a bit off if the arm just skates across the record.  
handymann
383 posts
 
+1 for Cleeds.
Didn't read the rest-too busy, but I would bet my ex-wife that's what it is.
bpoletti
1,553 posts
 
@john_g -

I had Soundsmith replace the cantilever and stylus in an old Lyra Clavis Da Capo with a Boron cant and line contact stylus. Thought I'd see if the cart could get a second life.  I was quite satisfied. The rebuild with the Boron stylus outperformed the original cart by a significant amount in all categories.
durkn
69 posts
 
Take the cat for a visit to the taxidermist.
I’ve actually seen a stuffed cat at a taxidermist before.
You can still enjoy the cat, & not worry anymore...

Get a Soundsmith cart.
When you need to re-tip, it’s easy

ebm
9,311 posts
 
Watch for speeding pussy!!
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