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In Reply to: RE: Another top 10 list - phono cartridges posted by docw on September 19, 2011 at 16:43:31:
When I first got my K-9 years ago, it was a great sounding MM cart, IMHO.I replaced the stylus on mine about three times, after which, Linn (really Audio Technica) were no longer manufacturing it (styli and carts), or else I may very well still be using it!!
When I went to replace my stylus the second time (around 1998-99), my Linn dealer buddy suggested that a great way to increase the "information retrieval" (as Linnies put it) was to do the following-
1. Take the stylus off (of course!)
2. Remove the top screw and take off the 1/2 mounting flange (by unscrewing the top screw), exposing the metal shield.
3. This shield can then gently be pried open and off (it does need to bend a little).
4. You will see the exposed coils (top and sides)and stylus magnet openings (bottom). Take some 5 minute epoxy (or similar) and apply on and around the coils. be careful NOT to get any into the magnet slots or anywhere that doesn't need it. The idea being is that you want to pot the coils only.
5. Reassemble the cart (reverse steps 3, 2, and 1) and let dry for a good amount of time (a day, IIRC).
6. Re-mount and re-balance the cart (it WILL be slightly heavier with the extra mass from the epoxy).
What you should hear- a cleaner presentation- more focus without extra hardness- better instrument separation.
Overall, I thought it extended the dynamics quite nicely as well... I kind of miss mine, but I'm not hooked on MCs, tubes, and dipole speakers/subs.
I do not know to this day where he got this idea from. Ironically, I epoxy the coils of guitar/bass pickups as well- mostly with the same results!
Good luck if you attempt this!
Dman
Dman
Analog Junkie
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