soundsmith retip shelter 301?


is there a sound difference going the retip route? what are peoples experience?
tmwill
I don't know about the particular sound of that cartridge, but I have had Soundsmith re-tip 2 cartridges,most recently a Benz Micro wood body and it tracks beautifully and sounds wonderful. Great detail without sounding etched or overly bright. Cost $450 for their best re-tip.
If you are happy I am happy, but to others reading this, understand it is no longer a Benz cartridge....does not sound or perform as a Benz cartridge.
Well, Stringeen, why don't we check with Runner who posted on his SS Benz Micro and let him describe what if any differences were heard?

And in discussing SS work, it is important to also distinguish between retips and rebuilds.

I'd love to hear other A-goners opinions on if and how a SS retip might have changed a cart's sound and if and how a SS rebuild might have changed the sound.