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needle problem

Suddenly, the angle that the needle hits the record has decreased, and thus the cartridge sits lower in respects to the distance between it and the record, so that if the record is even slightly warped, the two collide.

Any ideas on what could be wrong and who could fix it?

Thanks,
Stephen
sandman012

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sandman012 OP
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... also, I don't beleive my TT has VTA adjustment. Right? :)

I'll check up on that too.
sandman012 OP
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how would I be able to tell if it was a tracking force issue? (as opposed from a suspension one ..)
sandman012 OP
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Thanks for the responses.

THe TT is a Rega Planar 25, with a Dynavector DV-20XH cart. I say "suddenly" in that it hadn't be doing that before, and then I noticed it. Whether it was gradual, or truely, sudden, I don't know.

Right now I have the needle off to take to a local vinyl dealer who is somewhat knowledgable about TT fixes, though he is doubtful he can diagnose a needle problem. (unfortunatly, I am mechanically deficient.)

I will check the VTF when I get it back on so make sure it is still ~ 2 grams, and check back soon.
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