Make me feel better

Not turntable-related, but I was recently experimenting with some DIY roller ball isolators under my tube monoblocks. I bumped one of the amps and it rolled backwards out of the rack, pulling the CD player with it, which in turn pulled the other amp down. Luckily, beause of the cables, everything fell very slowly and I was able to grab the CD player before fell completely. The only damage was one rectifier tube (and about 5 years off my life from the stress).

One time, when i was at band camp... : ) Sean
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PS... NO, i never went to "band camp" : )

David99,

Nothing is going to make you feel better. I know because in 40 years, I have busted a BP Special and a Clearaudio Sigma Wood just trying to mount them. Slipped finger on the BPS, and big, big pins on the Clearaudio. Funny how this doesn't happen when you are mounting inexpensive cartridges. You won't feel better, but, at least, you are not alone --- many of us have been there.

dobjim

David,

I've not only broken cantilevers installing them, I also broke the tone arm wire and had to replace that. Now that cost me a bunch of money. I'm averse to doing anything to my turntables now, I'm cursed. Now's the time to upgrade your pick-up, there is an upside! I suggest you roll a bone and think about getting yourself a better cartridge.

You could switch over to an all-satellite radio system, never having to mess with that fussy vinyl (or make any significant musical decisions) ever again! (joke)