wdc@homxa.UUCP (W.CLARK) (07/03/84)
When I purchased my current stereo system in May,1982,
it came with an Audio-Technica AT-295 cartridge (~$65.00).
The turntable has seen fairly heavy use in the past 2
years (~20 albums per week). Lately, I have been noticing
a "fuzzy" sound in the middle frequencies (voice range)
when playing albums. The sound is somewhat similar to that
experienced when using a dusty needle (though not as pro-
nounced).
I was wondering if any of you audio gurus knew about cartridge
lifetimes; i.e., is 2 years of use enough to wear out a
needle? Also, what kind of price range is there on cartridges?
The rest of my system is in the $1300 range, so I wouldn't
want to spent TOO much for a new cartridge.
Thanks in advance
- Dave Clark (...!houxm!homxa!wdc)dmmartindale@watcgl.UUCP (Dave Martindale) (07/04/84)
Hmm: 20 albums per week * 52 weeks per year * 2 years * 45min/album = 1560 hours. Your stylus is probably quite badly worn by now.
ron@brl-tgr.ARPA (Ron Natalie <ron>) (07/09/84)
Even if I couldn't hear the wear in my stylus, I'd replace it to avoid any possible damage to my discs. After all in the war of diamond versus vinyl, who do you think will win? -Ron