Rubber starts to deteriorate after five years or so but my experience has been that this doesn't matter much when it comes to the miniscule amounts used on cantilevers. I had a stanton from the eighties that sounded great, although maybe it sounded better in 1985, who knows.
Does NOS Highend MC carts 'expire'...
Sometimes I see tempting opportunities on 'New old stock' highend MC cartridges - new in box at a great price (that I couldn't afford back then, at original MSRP). I think I read somewhere that rubber components can dry out with time (perhaps suspension and such).
My question is - will a highend MC cartridge that's for example about 5 years old when it's first taken into service, sound as good as it did new? What's your opinion and experiences? Is there a certain time limit (and for certain carts)? Or is there not much to worry about in this case?
Thanks in advance for sharing and have a GREAT day!
My question is - will a highend MC cartridge that's for example about 5 years old when it's first taken into service, sound as good as it did new? What's your opinion and experiences? Is there a certain time limit (and for certain carts)? Or is there not much to worry about in this case?
Thanks in advance for sharing and have a GREAT day!
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