Choosing a new phono cartridge

I used my D3 on an ET 2.5 w/ carbon fiber armwand, VPI 3D arm, FunkFirm FXR ii with excellent results, w/ the tts mentioned above. An excellent performer.

@slaw - I'd never heard of Axel before, but it appears they provide similar services.

Soundsmith now has their own carts, as well as the repair side of the business.

I purchased a Denon 103 from Soundsmith that they had "tweaked" - it  has a ruby cantilever and Optimized contour contact line stylis.

I previously had a standard Denon DL 103 - the sound of the SS 103 is similar in "nature", but the details and dynamics now conveyed is comparable to much higher priced cartridge.

Worth every penny

Cheers

@slaw 

Worth a try at SS, or Axel?

Axel (Germany) is retired, no more service. 

Try this: https://www.northwestanalogue.com/new-cartridges.html
This is what Raul called "Premium Retipper" :)) 

Or Expert Stylus as Nandric said, easily to email them, they are very quick in response:  info@expertstylus.co.uk

@chakster ,

Thanks for that info!

@williewonka ,

Thank you as well!