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In Reply to: RE: Replacement stylus, or whole cartridge posted by jeffreyedom@gmail.com on May 08, 2020 at 21:24:16
I understand the skepticism on me isolating the issue to the stylus. I checked all the other issues, but the issue seems to be fixed (when it happens) by physically wiggling the stylus itself. it is strange it's only one side, but I've checked the contacts on the headshell, to the cartridge, and all contacts to the receiver itself. My hunch is that it's some kind of degradations or reduction in suppleness in the rubber that comes connects the cantilever to the main stylus mount. It's really too bad because I love the sound of this cartridge, I've had the Cartridge since 1988 and have replaced the stylus once, in 1996.
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I know AT made one, and Signet was AT's premium brand.
If you do have to replace the entire cartridge, AT makes some good LOMC carts with the microline stylus. Reasonably priced, too. The AT-OC9ML/II is about $350.
IMO, nothing tracks as well as Audio Technica's microline stylus.
There is a seller with a limited number of replacement styli for your Signet, but they're expensive.
The problem is not that there is evil in the world, the problem is that there is good. Because otherwise, who would care?
Edits: 05/09/20
at my other location, I could actually check the manual in the box. I have a new one still in the box, but I have never installed it. I don't even remember where or when I bought it, but it might be too old now.
Bluz Bros. might have one or two in stock but the price is nearly $500.
The problem is not that there is evil in the world, the problem is that there is good. Because otherwise, who would care?
I know. The stylus screws directly to the bottom of the cartridge. Maybe the connection is the seating of the stylus against the cartridge.
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The problem is not that there is evil in the world, the problem is that there is good. Because otherwise, who would care?
FWIW, I had a TK9E that assembled the same way. Of the many cartridges I've owned through the years, it was my all time favorite.
I see there is still a replacement stylus available, NOS I assume. I have no idea what condition the rubber bushing is in after all these years. That plus the fact it's beyond my price range. Sigh...
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