Bent cantilever on Exact 2......oops


As I was removing an LP from the platter last night, I accidently hit the back of my hand into my Rega Exact 2 cartridge, and now the cantilever is bent. The "new" position is about 10 - 15 degrees inward, and about 10 degrees downward. It still seems to be tracking normally, and after playing several familiar tracks after "the accident," I cannot perceive of any changes in the sound of music.

What should I do ? Buying a new cartridge is not part of my overall household budget right now. Since the music still sounds great, can I just keep playing my LP's without worry ? Any advice is greatly appreciated. Thanks a lot.

adam18

Showing 5 responses by thorman

It could be pay now or pay later! If you intend to keep using you may want to re-line the stylus....Or you could damage your favorite records.
Adam18
Just trying to Poke a little fun! Sorry you didn't see it that way..Cetainly no offense intended........
Adam18
I had the same thing happen with a Grado Gold a few years ago..I bent it very slighty and I was afraid I would damage my records if I didn't straighten it out..I was very carefull and very gently ( with minature tweezers and magnified light ) straighten it back to very close to normal ( visually ) and had good luck for about 20 hours or so..( just a guess for time ) and one day while listening and enjoying myself the music went black...The stylus was gone...Who knows you may be lucky and never have another problem with it.. Good luck anyway.....
Adam18
Maybe some other Audiogon Rega Turntable owners can help you out..I don't have a Rega table and would not want to recommend a cartridge that I haven't tried...Maybe start another thread asking that question....Good luck