Hana ML and Korf head shell

You can make custom sub weight or ring weight if you don’t have the original. Check custom ring weight for SAEC (and other tonearms) on this instagram page.


Headshell will not help you to get rid of the sibilance, but a new stylus profile and proper alignment can help (if it’s not pressing or recording itself).

I currently have a Blue Point Special which is ~15 years old.

If it was in use regularly for 15 years then it’s worn out long time ago

OP, i recall you are also on Vandy site Steve E there has a Bluepoint and can comment on age, etc. I have a Hana ML it is a bit polite, w my phono ( Herron ) a smooth performer.

@chakster … like a moron, I forgot to mention I have a lathe… so that instagram page is perfect.
Worn out in suspension? Or worn out in stylus?
(It has not been used at all in the last 5 years or so… for a variety of reasons… none good.)

@tomic601 what do you mean by a bit polite?
(Maybe I should call? - I have the number in a PM, but it must be getting late there.)

sure have at it ! 24/7/365 Global Support Hotline

You can count, every stylus can be used for certain amount of hrs, it depends on the stylus profile. If your cantridge was stored for 5 years - no problem, but there are still 10 more years before that. If you don’t like the sound it might be a worn stylus (it can be inspected under the microscope by SoundSmith or someone else for $30).