Oh, the weight of a cartridge is like a little time capsule in your hands. That metal shell, that heft—it's almost like you’re holding a secret that only old mixtapes could keep. When you pick it up, you feel the tiny vibrations of a tape that used to spin in the 70s, and that makes the whole experience more real than a slick digital file. Plus, there’s a quiet ceremony in sliding it into the player, like a ritual. Sure, it’s a bit clunky, but that tactile charm is what makes listening feel like an adventure, not just a tap. The weight reminds you that every groove is a physical memory, and that’s something you just can’t get from streaming.