We read and hear about cartridges that are ancient that people are still using, and we read about others replacing their cartridge after a few years because the cartridge is spent. How old is your cartridge that you use regularly? I know one person still spinning a Shure V15 Type II Improved with a stylus that is probably about 30 years old. The cartridge itself was purchased by the guy new in the early 70’s. My cartridge, a Linn Arkiv B, is 18 or 19 years old and it’s definitely tired by now. Thanks all for responding!
Suspension may deteriorate faster, before stylus wears out completely- by that time i am sure though that the shape would be rounded -, when mistracking appears you know it. G
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