I swapped out two tonearms yesterday, only to find that the one channel wasn't working. A quick headshell swap revealed that the tonearm wiring was all good.
So, it was either the headshell connector, the pin connector wiring or the cartridge itself: a Shure V15 Type II.
First attempt was to isolate a possible broken wire, turned out that there was one indeed. But replacing that did not solve the problem.
I then decided to swap the cartridge, and then found the problem. The glue holding the pin connector section has disintegrated.
I think it can be repaired, but am in two minds on whether it's going to be worth the effort.
So, it was either the headshell connector, the pin connector wiring or the cartridge itself: a Shure V15 Type II.
First attempt was to isolate a possible broken wire, turned out that there was one indeed. But replacing that did not solve the problem.
I then decided to swap the cartridge, and then found the problem. The glue holding the pin connector section has disintegrated.
I think it can be repaired, but am in two minds on whether it's going to be worth the effort.
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