Donstaff wrote:
> I'm troubleshooting a Dual 1219 with a Stanton 681 EEE Calibration
> Standard cartridge. Lastmtime I used it a few months ago, it seemed
> fine. Now, the sound is stereo, but tinny, thin and lacking low end.
> Cleaning contacts and re-seating cartridge in its shell changed
> nothing. I cannot see how the contact is made between the four pins on
> the mounting shell and the tone arm. Can anyone help?
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Hello,
First, make sure that you have the turntable connected to a phono
input, as the cartridge needs proper EQ and gain. The RCA cables that
Dual provided are always suspect, though they are more likely to cause
hum issues than anything else. If you are unsure, replace them.
The 4 pins on the head shell contact something like a circuit board at
the back of the arm shell. Clean them with alcohol, Don't use abrasives
on it. The crimp connections on the head shell wires themselves can be
trouble too, and they are no fun to resolder.
The Stanton cartridges rarely fail, but make sure the stylus is clean,
and fully inserted into the cartridge body.
Best of Luck,
Tim Schwartz
Bristol Electronics
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