High End cartridges and the built quality


I had some cartridges in the past with some quality failure. Only one, an EMT was perfectly built.

Here some pictures of Lyra Skala and Kleos cantilivers/diamonds:

https://www.dropbox.com/s/qck7hep8ae12ay8/2015-03-06%2015.06.38.jpg?dl=0

https://www.dropbox.com/s/rgh6nefc6axwj91/2015-03-06%2015.15.13.jpg?dl=0

https://www.dropbox.com/s/kqe3cqruvtq128z/Diamant%20verdreht%20Skala.jpg?dl=0

https://www.dropbox.com/s/qxp5uhe4ek83xyh/kleos%20schr%C3%A4g%202.jpg?dl=0

https://www.dropbox.com/s/dxemuq8ehkilf82/kleos%20schr%C3%A4g.jpg?dl=0

I think in this price range not acceptable.

I know a Dynavector Xv-1s with the same problems.
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Yes, at these prices there is no excuse, except audiophile tolerance.

I have seen many microscopic pictures of Peter Ledermann's work at Soundsmith and they look a great deal more precise than the ones you show.
Wow, is all I can say.

Back in the day we would have never known. These tools in the hands of consumers are going to mandate a change from manufacturers.
Those are some great pictures.
We all strive and look for perfection in not only what we do but also in what we buy. But nothing is perfect. I'm not saying the pictures of the styli orientations are acceptable. But I do wonder just what is 'acceptable'?
What are the tolerances allowed. Is it + or - 1 degree? Perhaps it is 5 degrees? I don't know. I'm someone with knowledge in this regard can clarify this a bit.
Sorry for the typo

My last statement should have read I'm hoping someone with knowledge in this regards can clarify this a bit
Regards,