[78-L] Mills Brothers song

[Ron L'Herault]

When the amp is warmed up, touch your finger to both leads off the
cartridge.  If you hear a hum, then the cartridge is dead and needs to be
rebuilt ( I've done it a number of times.)

Ron L

-----Original Message-----
From: 78-l-bounces at klickitat.78online.com
[mailto:78-l-bounces at klickitat.78online.com] On Behalf Of Mark L.
Bardenwerper, Sr.
Sent: Tuesday, May 19, 2009 9:00 PM
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Subject: Re: [78-L] Mills Brothers song

Michael Biel wrote:
>> But, aren't ceramic cart less compliant and harder on records?
>> Mark L. Bardenwerper, Sr.
>>     
>
> Of course they are, but not anywhere near like an acoustical machine or
> most pre-1948 electricals. In these ceramics the heavier tracking weight
> and limited compliance holds the needle in the groove (even if
> incorrectly sized) which, along with the natural high frequency
> roll-off, makes it seem like there is less surface noise. 
>
>   
Speekenah,
I have a very nice old Magnavox cabinet radio-phono. The radio works a 
charm, but the phono is mute. I suspect the cartridge is dead. Is there 
a good way of testing it? Pull the phono cord off the amp and listen for 
a chunk?

-- 
Mark L. Bardenwerper, Sr. #:?)
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