joeyboygolf wrote:

Could also be the mute switch in the deck!!!

Worth checking that first, before splashing out on a new cartridge.

Mute in the deck: Perhaps it can be exercised?

Agreed... consider my LINK to Soundsmith as research only... Don't spend any $ until your cartridge might be tested faulty.

Is the DIN line in good shape? Maybe something loose there?

Is the stylus guard completely out of the way -not contacting the record?

It seems like subtle bumps (door closing) can cause this...

Thanks for the replys, and the cart offer!  I have ruled out the mute switch in the deck, it is working properly.  Looks like I will be buying a couple of cartridges to play with....and maybe sending the old one to be rebuilt, does anyone know the Axel site, do they speak English if I email them?

Headed to Italy today, back in a week and will test with the new carts then.

Dave,

I have not used Axel, but plenty have here. I have read nothing but good things about him/his work.

Your call with repairing/replacing your cartridge, but I would hate to see you waste the $, if it is not the cartridge.

DCI wrote:

 does anyone know the Axel site, do they speak English if I email them?

Axel will understand your email in English.