I've read a bit but is there something that's tell-tale that any of you are familiar with?
I had a few records skip on me that have normally been fine. In one spot on each, not really on a peak dynamic spot. One used record, one new pressing or two. The skips are permanent now it seems, as I tried the stock m97xe needle, which is fairly new and had the issue on those records still.
I haven't noticed any increase in sibilance, inner groove distortion or surface noise.
I've also tried cleaning and adjusting
However... The manufacturer, JICO, does say 500hrs to replacement, which doesn't seem very long to me but that's what's stated. I'm sure I'm at that or over as far as the hours are concerned.
I had a few records skip on me that have normally been fine. In one spot on each, not really on a peak dynamic spot. One used record, one new pressing or two. The skips are permanent now it seems, as I tried the stock m97xe needle, which is fairly new and had the issue on those records still.
I haven't noticed any increase in sibilance, inner groove distortion or surface noise.
I've also tried cleaning and adjusting
However... The manufacturer, JICO, does say 500hrs to replacement, which doesn't seem very long to me but that's what's stated. I'm sure I'm at that or over as far as the hours are concerned.
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