07-23-2010, 08:30 PM
Hi Leonard, and welcome!
Have you been using this record changer a lot? If so, that could easily be the reason for the troubles you are now experiencing.
That cartridge takes a special needle, and many of those cartridges have been ruined by people pushing steel needles or sapphire needles with a shank just slightly larger than the original into the cartridge - this enlarges the hole where the needle fits, damaging the cartridge beyond repair.
It is my understanding that replacement needles for these are next to impossible to find, but I suggest you talk to Gib at West-Tech Services about this - he may have some suggestions for you.
http://www.west-techservices.com/
Have you been using this record changer a lot? If so, that could easily be the reason for the troubles you are now experiencing.
That cartridge takes a special needle, and many of those cartridges have been ruined by people pushing steel needles or sapphire needles with a shank just slightly larger than the original into the cartridge - this enlarges the hole where the needle fits, damaging the cartridge beyond repair.
It is my understanding that replacement needles for these are next to impossible to find, but I suggest you talk to Gib at West-Tech Services about this - he may have some suggestions for you.
http://www.west-techservices.com/
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Ron Ramirez
Ferdinand IN
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