Hello Bob P:
My existing cartridge was damaged in a tracking anomoly. As you know, the 4002 is a linear tracking device. At the end of a record one day, the tonearm lifted off the record very very slowly, but not before dragging the needle halfway across the record in the "return to park" tracking cycle. It is my understanding that this was a common problem with this product, although it only happened once to me over many years. Anyhow, this situation partially damaged the record I was listening to, and destroyed the stylus. The tonearm problem is why I am having the turntable repaired (less than a hundred dollar problem), and also why I am replacing the cartridge. The cartridges are difficult to locate, but I have found one.
As for better turntables.......especially in my current system, I realize there are many better choices out there. I simply am not interested at this time in getting serious with analog. This is simply an inexpensive, entertianing experiment involving my old OOP records as well as a 28 year old turntable which I once adored. It is mostly nostalgic in nature, although it may precipitate a renewed interest in Analog. In the end though, even though my records are in excellent condition, any possible upgrade would depend on how well I re-learn to listen around the cracks and pops!
Regards, and thanks for your post.
GW
My existing cartridge was damaged in a tracking anomoly. As you know, the 4002 is a linear tracking device. At the end of a record one day, the tonearm lifted off the record very very slowly, but not before dragging the needle halfway across the record in the "return to park" tracking cycle. It is my understanding that this was a common problem with this product, although it only happened once to me over many years. Anyhow, this situation partially damaged the record I was listening to, and destroyed the stylus. The tonearm problem is why I am having the turntable repaired (less than a hundred dollar problem), and also why I am replacing the cartridge. The cartridges are difficult to locate, but I have found one.
As for better turntables.......especially in my current system, I realize there are many better choices out there. I simply am not interested at this time in getting serious with analog. This is simply an inexpensive, entertianing experiment involving my old OOP records as well as a 28 year old turntable which I once adored. It is mostly nostalgic in nature, although it may precipitate a renewed interest in Analog. In the end though, even though my records are in excellent condition, any possible upgrade would depend on how well I re-learn to listen around the cracks and pops!
Regards, and thanks for your post.
GW