RX-2 won’t track; resets to outer groove.

[Glitch]

GeorgeHatesFun wrote:

Is this a symptom of a trashed cartridge?

Possibly. Can you post some pictures of the cartridge? (especially the cantilever from the front, top and side)

Glitch

[GeorgeHatesFun]

Thanks for your help; here’s a few photos of the cartridge I was using with as much detail as my iphone can manage.

[Dillen]

Stylus tip looks round.
If indeed so, that would be the reason.

Martin

[Glitch]

I agree that the tip of the stylus doesn’t look quite right (but is hard to tell from the pictures). You might want to try cleaning it in case it just has crud build up. There are many ways to clean a stylus (some good, others not so much). I usually start with a dry 5/0 artist brush and only progress to something more aggressive if needed.

After cleaning, reevaluate the condition of the tip. Search online for macro photos of styli for a comparison.

Martin:  In the first picture, is the cantilever skewing to the left an indication of a failing suspension?

Glitch

[Mark-sf]

Image shows the stylus is long gone. Time for re-tip or replacement.

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