For a very short time. I had no problems I can recall, it was over a year ago. I took it out to send back to get re tipped and sold the Scout while it was gone. Turned out that it was fine and didn't need re tipping after all. The AT 33 EV is also a great cartridge, sometimes available at $400 from J&R. I like the Dyna also [I am a dealer] but it takes a better one than the 10/5 to match the ATs to my ears.