Ortofon's new A95 - titanium SLM cartridge

A complete Ortofon rebuild of an A90 is 2000euro or at today's exchange rate, $2333.00usd. A Soundsmith retip is likely to be around $500.00.

Since i am now retired i will likely go the Soundsmith option but i will still discuss a trade up value with my dealer so that i can be re-assured that it is indeed a paltry amount. Likely will be as you've just stated.
Thanks Mulveling.

Smoffat, rebuilding the A90 would almost certainly require a cantilever replacement as well as a new stylus, which would cost $1,200 or more. And in the end, you wouldn't have a cartridge that sounds like an Ortofon A90.

I have used Peter for retipping work and he does a great job. Like most cartridges, and more so for high end/high $$$ cartridges, the A90 sound is very dependent on the specific design and performance of each and every component. Soundsmith's components are of good quality but are generic and not designed for any specific cartridge.

*Disclaimer* I am an Ortofon dealer

The rebuild of the A90 by Ortofon is complete. Little more than the SLM body and connectors are reused. In essence, you end up with a brand new A90, furnished with a new serial number. I had mine done a year ago; it turned out better than the original, to my ears, and well worth the price, especially considering what a new, competitive cartidge would cost.

..just wondering if you heard a Winfield..... I was mighty impressed - especially at the price.

Stringreen , you are correct.Per Winfield is an impressive cartridge.
I own one.
But I've been thinking about the A95 and will be meeting with Jeffrey tomorrow.