Thanks for the responses.
As a brief follow-up, which 'stylus profile' does the Goldring 1012GX fall under? And again, how does one determine when the cartridge needs replacing - by ear?
As a point of interest, what determines whether a cartridge is an appropriate match for a tonearm? I thought, perhaps mistakenly, that the tonearm was to preserve signal quality only - nothing more. How, then, can a cartridge be 'matched' to a tonearm? I'm genuinely curious (and obviously ignorant on the matter).
Finally, what does 'good vinyl hygiene' exactly amount to? I try to keep my records static/dust/dirt free, but I tend to let the stylus be as it may. Is there anything I should be especially cognizant of?
Thank you once again!
As a brief follow-up, which 'stylus profile' does the Goldring 1012GX fall under? And again, how does one determine when the cartridge needs replacing - by ear?
As a point of interest, what determines whether a cartridge is an appropriate match for a tonearm? I thought, perhaps mistakenly, that the tonearm was to preserve signal quality only - nothing more. How, then, can a cartridge be 'matched' to a tonearm? I'm genuinely curious (and obviously ignorant on the matter).
Finally, what does 'good vinyl hygiene' exactly amount to? I try to keep my records static/dust/dirt free, but I tend to let the stylus be as it may. Is there anything I should be especially cognizant of?
Thank you once again!