In article , Trevor Wilson
wrote:

"Jim Lesurf" wrote in message
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In article , Trevor Wilson
wrote:




Any faults with the existing equipment will permanently damage
any (expensive) test recording (IOW: Subsequent playback will
likely reveal faults that do not exist, due to prior damage).

Only if the problems are really severe, and usually only after a
number of playings.

**WRONG! A chipped stylus will cause immediate and permanent damage.

What part of the OP makes you sure he has a chipped stylus? Must admit
that what he describes doesn't sound like that to me.

**Since I have not examined the system in question, I don't know. In
such cases, I always err on the conservative side. Without performing
the necessary static tests and measurements, one cannot predict how
safe it is to play a recording on that TT. Performing the tests is just
good, logical common-sense. Whacking a good disk on risks damage.


TBH it sound more like the end of side and mistracking behaviours I
used to find were the norm for 'Linn' carts and stylii many years ago
even when they were in the state as sold. One of the reasons I never
liked Linn systems. So if I were him I'd tend to simply take the
advice offerred by others and get a new and better cartridge/stylus
and not bother with the one he has. Then use a test disc to check he
has it setup well.

**Whilst I have no objection to installing a new stylus/cartridge on the
arm (since that is where the fault likely lies), performing basic tests
and measurements should be part of the procedure. Testing the existing
set-up with a test disk makes zero sense.

I note your opinion but do not share it. I'd recommend you re-read what the
OP actually wrote, and note the details. Looks to me like basic mistracking
due to a poor cartridge, misalignment, or normal wear. The symptoms don't
seem like a 'chipped stylus' to me.

Slainte,

jim

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