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Replacing the Cartridge
While cartridges themselves cannot wear out with use, you may wish to replace the
cartridge with an upgraded version or a cartridge of a different type (e.g., moving coil
instead of moving magnet). Perform the following steps to replace the cartridge.
1.
Ensure that the Cartridge Protective Cap is installed to prevent damage to the
stylus during replacement. Ensure that the Tonearm is locked onto the Tonearm
Rest.
2.
Carefully remove the wire leads from the original cartridge.
3.
Loosen the two screws on the Removable Headshell that are holding the cartridge
in place, then remove the cartridge.
4.
Ensure that the Cartridge Protective Cap is installed on the new cartridge.
5.
Attached the new cartridge to the Removable Headshell and loosely tighten the
screws. Do not completely tighten the screws yet.
6.
Attach the wire leads to the new cartridge, as shown in the table below.
Wire
Terminal
White
Left channel positive (L+)
Blue
Left channel negative (L-)
Red
Right channel positive (R+)
Green
Right channel negative (R-)
7.
Place the paper Cartridge Alignment Protractor over the spindle.
8.
Unlock the Tonearm from the Tonearm Rest. Carefully lift the Tonearm and place the
stylus (with the Cartridge Protective Cap still in place) on the Cartridge Alignment
Protractor at the points marked 130mm and 250mm. Carefully adjust the cartridge in
the Removeable Headshell until it is perfectly parallel to the reference lines at both
points. Check and recheck several times until perfect alignment is achieved.
9.
Once perfect alignment is achieved, fully tighten the screws on the Removeable
Headshell to secure the cartridge in this position.
