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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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chakster
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Then you should know that AT (ART1000) was Technics official cartridge for a demo of their reference class tonearm and turntable on audio shows.
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surferandy
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I had a Dynavector DV20x2L cantilever collapse, t was fairly elderly and I got a discount on a replacement.
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hollowman
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Never had an issue such as one described by TS.

MC or MM all with hundreds of hours of use on each, never had an issue. 
From Dual CS-505 to LAB 400 to original AR to VPI-19 (Rega 300 tonearm), etc. Shure V15-5 MR, Sumiko BP Special, Ortofon OM30. Etc.

Clean records, regular maintenance, use of LAST including Stylast. Meticulous table alignment, vta, vtf, sra, antiskate, antistatic gun, etc. Personal “hygiene “ and kid gloves when record playing are important.

All that said, one question in my setup: how long will cartridge (w/o stylus) last? Let’s say it is a MM with user-replaceable stylus. So typical MM Shure, AT or Ortofon.

 

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