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Waaaah. Snapped off my cantilever.

Today I bumped the needle of my Dynavector XX-2 MkII, it's a big bucks cartridge for me, I've only had it about six months, and 2 of those months I couldn't use it because my pre-amp was in for re-tubing.

Makes me understand why some stick with CD's/Downloads and solid state equipment.

Looks like Soundsmith is the way to go to repair it, but please do chime in if you have any other recommendations. Thanks.
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wrm57
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Darkj, that's a serious bummer. I can sympathize because I did the same to a Dynavector ten years ago. Mike Pranka, the US distributor, took pity on me and replaced the cartridge at dealer cost. It was a kind of "leniency for boneheads" policy, and I qualified. Might be worth checking into.
rodman99999
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Mr P- One sonic benefit of a(top shelf) repair through Soundsmith involves a much upgraded cantilever(ruby), if available for your cartridge. Their Nude Contact Line sylus profile also is an upgrade over many that OEM manufacturers provide.(http://www.sound-smith.com/retip/)
peterayer
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So, are you writing that the OP's Dynavector will sound better, cost less and be repaired quicker if he sends it to Soundsmith rather then sending it to Dynavector? If so, that would certainly be worth considering. What are the comparable costs and time estimates? I imagine the resulting sonic differences would be subjective.
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jmcgrogan2
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Well if it makes you feel better, I've snapped the cantilever off a cartridge that was much more expensive AND much newer than yours. ;)

It happened about 8 years ago, but I can still feel that sickness in the pit of my stomach when I think about it. It will haunt me forever....
vicdamone
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Jmcgrogan +1, I actually watched myself bump it as it damaged so effortlessly. The funny thing is I can't seem to get back on the horse and have become overly nervous when handling the tonearm.

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