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From: wdc@homxa.UUCP (W.CLARK)
Newsgroups: net.audio
Subject: Request Info on Cartridges
Message-ID: <268@homxa.UUCP>
Date: Tue, 3-Jul-84 11:03:56 EDT
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Posted: Tue Jul  3 11:03:56 1984
Date-Received: Wed, 4-Jul-84 04:09:43 EDT
Organization: AT&T Bell Labs, Holmdel NJ
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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)