What are the signs a cartridge needs a re-tip?
Is there something specific one would expect to hear?
I ask because I have a Linn Asak which seems* to be sounding a bit muffled overall, and a little 'scooped' in the mids, or more than I remember. Top end still sounds clean, and the bass is fine, it's the mid-range that sounds a bit off.
And, if it turns out it does need re-tipped, recommendations for a cheapish cartridge [def. under £150, and preferably less] that can be used as a short to medium term replacement?
Cheers!
Matt
* seems, because I might be mis-remembering how it sounded last time I used it [2 weeks or so], and there are other possible variables at play.
Is there something specific one would expect to hear?
I ask because I have a Linn Asak which seems* to be sounding a bit muffled overall, and a little 'scooped' in the mids, or more than I remember. Top end still sounds clean, and the bass is fine, it's the mid-range that sounds a bit off.
And, if it turns out it does need re-tipped, recommendations for a cheapish cartridge [def. under £150, and preferably less] that can be used as a short to medium term replacement?
Cheers!
Matt
* seems, because I might be mis-remembering how it sounded last time I used it [2 weeks or so], and there are other possible variables at play.