Found my old Stanton Stereohedron... Disappointment

[Beans]

I mentioned this OT in another thread somewhere, but the gist is that the S-type sounded very dull in my 681EEE Mk3 cartridge compared to the "hyper-elliptical" it came with. Does this mean it's worn out, or that I shouldn't expect it to work in the Mk3 body?

[gregswaim]

Originally Posted by Beans

I mentioned this OT in another thread somewhere, but the gist is that the S-type sounded very dull in my 681EEE Mk3 cartridge compared to the "hyper-elliptical" it came with. Does this mean it's worn out, or that I shouldn't expect it to work in the Mk3 body?

How old is that pickup?

[Beans]

Originally Posted by gregswaim

How old is that pickup?

It's pretty old... from the early '80s. It's bound to have some wear... it has lots of hours on it but those Stereohedrons were supposed to last because of the lower stress concentrations and therefore less friction against the groove. I'll have to get it 'scoped, and while I'm at it I'll email Stanton and see what they say about putting it in a MkIII body.

[Alberto]

Originally Posted by Beans

It's pretty old... from the early '80s. It's bound to have some wear... it has lots of hours on it but those Stereohedrons were supposed to last because of the lower stress concentrations and therefore less friction against the groove. I'll have to get it 'scoped, and while I'm at it I'll email Stanton and see what they say about putting it in a MkIII body.

The stylus might be fine, but after 20-30 years the suspension might be shot.

Alberto

[gregswaim]

Life expectancy on a pickup is about 7 years due to corrosion and other issues. It's time for a new pickup, then your sound will improve.