About six months ago I purchased an Audio Technica AT ART9, LOMC cart. While it was in use, a workman started drilling something on an upper floor in the wall where the turntable was plugged-in. (pipes, electrics, who knows?) There was noise, rumbling, and the cart started behaving erratically; and subsequently would not produce sound. I'm assuming that some form of electric current spiked the cart and burned the coils.
Two questions: 1) Is there a way to check the cart with a DMM without risking possible further damage? 2)
Are there companies, like Sound Smith, who could diagnose and possibly repair this type of damage, or after-market repairs generally limited to re-tipping or cantilevers?
The Art9 turned out to be a wonderful cart and losing it would be a significant setback to both my system and my bank account. Any advice would be appreciated.
Two questions: 1) Is there a way to check the cart with a DMM without risking possible further damage? 2)
Are there companies, like Sound Smith, who could diagnose and possibly repair this type of damage, or after-market repairs generally limited to re-tipping or cantilevers?
The Art9 turned out to be a wonderful cart and losing it would be a significant setback to both my system and my bank account. Any advice would be appreciated.