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Novice Question - Do I need a new cartridge?

Came home the other day only to find that our new cleaners (now fired) had dusted my audio equipment. Belt was hanging off (Music Hall MMF-7) and needle was bent! Not at right angles or anything but obviously off center.

Do I need to buy a new Goldring Eroica or can I just straighten it. If so is there a recommended method or do I just gently bend it back till straight.

I have not played any records since so dont know of any audible issues.

Thanks
estabanj

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bomarc
501 posts
 
You cannot bend it back--there's no way you can restore the proper alignment.

However, you may not need a new cartridge, just a new stylus. Contact your dealer or Music Hall about a replacement.
bomarc
501 posts
 
The stylus is not user-replaceable; you'd have to ship it back to the factory. But that should be cheaper than a whole new cartridge.
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