Gosh I have 2 turntables in my reference system and 1 in my secondary.
Thinking of getting one for the the system in the pool house. Not as nice as it sounds it is really just a shed, pool house sounds cooler.
Cartridges, Vinyl, Stylus, Turntable
Generally speaking, will a cheap, non-expensive cartridge (Sumiko Pearl, $120) damage an audiophile record? I’m concerned about wear and damage to a record. In this case, I’m not concerned about sound quality.
I ask this question because I have a high end system with a very expensive cartridge. Lots of pristine, audiophile LPs.
I plan to set up a less expensive system in another room which will get lots more activity. I do not want to buy an expensive cart.
Would playing precious records using an inexpensive cartridge damage a record?
Assuming the stylus is in good condition.
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Dudes, Dudettes ( not Dudiens, I had a girlfriend who actually researched the subject), I tried to make it clear and simple- would a cheap cartridge that is properly set up and stylus is in good condition, damage a record? But, then the "why on earthers" and the "of coursers" chime in with extracurricular views (which is OK and sort of cute. It's all done in good faith and I love ya'll). To answer the question about "why on earth"? It's no bg deal. Lots of crazy people on earth have two of everything- 2 cars, 2 opinions, 2 arms, 2 speakers... Ain't no big thang. Yes, I do have digital sources, actually, 2 of them! But, when my wife say's she'd like to hear such and such an LP, I jump. So, I'll set up my Lenco in the living room which is her favorite because I rebuilt it and it's purrddee. And of course, that's my opening for getting ANOTHER turntable and speakers and... Anyway, thanks guys and gals for reconfirming to me that I was correct in my thinking (I'd love to have 2 brains because I doubt the one I have is working properly), the cart won't damage my favorite Lawrence Welk collection as long as it's a cartridge in good standing. Thank you. Thank you. And thank you. |
Dear @oregon : Ovbiously no cartridge can damage LPs if that cartridge is in good overall condition and playing under good cartridge/tonearm alignment and good cartridge parameters set up. So, don't worry about your Pearl cartridge.
Regards and enjoy the MUSIC NOT DISTORTIONS, R. |
Thanks for the answer to the question, "Why on earth" It sounded like a system dedicated to casual listening by the household. I always listen to digital when casual listening is involved mostly because it doesn't interrupt my work, etc. But every family has their own lifestyle and so be it. For those who believed I was against a second system I'll remind you that I have 3 systems. More if you count boom boxes and computer systems. So I am not against multiple systems |
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