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Scraping sound

I'm getting a scraping sound. This noise sounds like when the record is over & the stylus scratches the label. The scraping sound is most pronounced between cuts but can be heard underlying the music.

Where do I begin looking to fix this?

The setup: VPI Scoutmaster & arm with Soundsmith Zephyr

Thanks
maxh

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maxh OP
52 posts
 
The back of the cartridge is scraping the record.
The arm is a VPI JMW 9t.

Any suggestions about the best way to remedy this?

Thanks
maxh OP
52 posts
 
I raised the tonearm height & the cartridge just clears the record.
What now?
maxh OP
52 posts
 
I think the suspension has collapsed.
The arm/stylus is almost invisible when the arm is lowered to the record.
maxh OP
52 posts
 
Will do.
Waiting for a new gauge.
Thanks
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