Hi-Benjamin Roth-Aroni I am finding that some records played with a stereo cartridge are really noisy. When I try the same record with same size stylus on the VRII the record tracks perfectly. I've run into this multiple times and the VRII is my go-to for difficult records. I would like to suggest that a manufacturer re-think the stylus for this cartridge and modernize it. A reliable self centering would be an advantage. The cartridges will still work a hundred years from now - I'd like to see a modernized stylus for this amazing cartridge. - Mickey Clark Mickey Clark 710 Westminster Avenue West Penticton BC Canada 250-462-7881 V2A 1K8 http://mcproductions.ca 1-250-462-7881