Cartridge wear with clicks and pops…?
As the title says…I am looking for input about cartridge wear.
I currently have a Hana Red , which to be frank was a stretch for me financially. I love it…!
While most of the vinyl I play is in mint condition and carefully cleaned etc I do have some older vinyl , both original stuff I bought in the day ( 1970’s , but taken care of..) and original pressings from late 50’s on.
The question is.
When playing the older stuff with some clicks and pops am I “ exponentially “ increasing the wear on my Red?
With the price part of me could rationalize buying a nice “ starter” deck and cartridge ( denon 103 type thing) to play my less pristine vinyl on.
Rational fact based opinions?
Not anything I’m obsessing over but the thought floats though my mind occasionally so i thought I’d see what you all thought.
Thanks in advance for the thoughtful input!
@pindac - not concerned about contamination/ dirt/ gunk in the groove but by the ( perceived) added stress on the needle going over whatever is causing the clicks/ pops. im probably curious about something I shouldn’t be… |
@zimick , It is not a problem at all. Cartridges wear out, cars wear out, women wear out. I'm always thinking about the next cartridge in line;-) |
@OP. I've never heard of a stylus becoming detached from a cantilever due to groove contamination. Regarding buying a second TT/Cartridge, if you don't have one, an utrasonic record cleaning machine would be a better investment. You'll get less clicks and pops and your records will sound better as well. |
