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Possible Cartridge Suspension Collapse?

I dunno, it seems like my Hana SH is riding lower and lower as time goes on.

I got it new in 2018 and haven't spun all that many LPs on it - maybe have 350 hours?

Yesterday, I was spinning some LPs after not using it for about 2 months and at the start of every LP, there was a whoosing sound from the speakers - turns out the bottom of the cartridge was making contact with the very outside raised edge of LPs. Then as the record plays it would stop, but the cartridge body is darn near touching the LP surface - I mean practically an "RCH" distance.

On my Technics SL1200mk2, I run my VTF right at 2.0g (double verified with a Shure gauge and an electronic one).

Was thinking of moving up to the Hana ML, but now skittish of Hana's - may have to start thinking of getting a replacement regardless as my SH is just too low.
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kfscoll
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FWIW Hana cartridges are somewhat notorious for riding pretty low…Google it and you’ll find other comments and pictures stating/showing as much. I have a Hana ML with about 200 hours on it and every once in a while the bottom of the cart will brush against my VPI periphery weight ring — it’s done this since the Hana was brand new.

Also, since you mentioned it, I also have an AT-ART9XI. It’s a great cartridge but sounds quite similar to my Hana IMO. In other words, if you like the way your Hana SH sounds but you just want “more,” the ART9XI is a solid choice. Anyway, take that FWIW…
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