Ironically, I just recently had my Koetsu Urushi re-tipped (literally, the OEM boron cantilever was NOT replaced) by Expert Stylus, in the UK. The whole project, out from my home on the East coast USA and back, took barely a month, maybe less, and the cost was quite reasonable. I don't fully trust my own aural memory any more than I trust that of others, but to my ears it seems the Urushi with a new Paratrace stylus may be better than it ever was. We are fortunate that there are several trustworthy and skilled practitioners of the art of cartridge repair, these days.
Amazing Cartridge Repairs by Vinyl Audio Science!
I sent two cartridges to Vinyl Audio Science in Cliffwood, New Jersey.
The first was an old Dynavector 20x (not the X2). The second was a Benz Micro LPS--their top of the line. Both cartridges unexpectedly dropped their entire cantilevers from my sight. The Dynavector was previously re-tipped by Soundssmith. The Benz was practically new (from someone I trust) and there was no warranty from the company.
Steve Leung of Vinyl Audio Science personally fixed them both.
I've only tried the Dynavector and cannot get it off my table!
Steve's service was impeccable. Fast communication. Fast shipping. He packed the carts better than how I sent them out. He took photos and videos documenting the repairs. Prices were superb!!
I highly recommend Steve and VAS.
See www.vasnyinc.com.
Oh the feeling to get a fantastic repair at a more than fair price with super service. This guy deserves our work!!!!!!
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@jbhiller Did you have to request photos and video of the repair or does he do that standard? He has one of my cartridges right now for a new body and stylus/cantilever, but did not mention this service. How long did the work that VAS did for you take? |
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