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Clearaudio Aurum Beta S

My Clearaudio Aurum Beta S (metal body) was installed on my table in 2001 and only used occasionally. I have been told that it may be past its prime - suspension rubber dried. I also was told that this would be apparent from both a visual and aural point of view. My question is; what are the symptoms of cartridge past its prime?
rmrobinson1957

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rmrobinson1957 OP
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Thanks for the good advice. I called a local ClearAudio dealer and he told me exactly the same thing. He added that there could be lots of mistracking nearer the inner grooves of a record.

I have an appointment Saturday morning to get him to look and listen and replace the cartridge if necessary. The only question now is, do I spend more money on this 20+ year old VPI HW-19 or buy something new.
rmrobinson1957 OP
57 posts
 
Well, hooked everything up last night, made some adjustments, and it sounded great - much better than I expected. So I guess the cartridge is ok.
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