re-tipping Dynavector17D?

Well we again are confronted wirh parts and wholes. By
trying to reduce ''weight'' or ''mass' there is not much choice
possible. Either coils or cantilevers as part of moving parts.
So if ''mass reduction'' is the aim then those two are primary
''objects od attention''. As should be obvious the cantilever
was chosen by Dyna for this purpose. But where can one
get those short cantilevers? Even the usual or ''standard''
are in short supply. So even our well informed member
from (Dutch) New Zeeland was forced to post his sample
to the manufacturer. He deed not mention the costs.

I've just read the responses to my thread. and thanx BTW,
I noticed that I forgot to type in MKII in the title.
From what I could find out about the re-tipping experience from other threads;
It never sounds the same, understanding the mechanics of the procedure, size of the materials and such. I was hoping for it to be a simple matter of just mailing it back to Dynavector, paying for the work, and wait for it's return, and voila! good as new. Planned obsolescence I guess.
On entirely different matter, I bought the Delos, a 26 year difference between the two cartridges.
On my  first impressions, I found the Delos quite close to the 17D2. fast, articulate, clear detailed, dynamic, flat and such ect, ect. The only significant difference was a slight clarity in favor of the Delos.
Two different methods of mechanical philosophies, the Dynavector with its short diamond cantilever, the Delos with its "pre-angled dampers".
I'm happy with both. I'm just having a hard time on giving up on the 17D after soo many years of bliss.

If a well thrashed 26 year old Dynavector 17D2 is offering a similar level of performance to the Delos, then the 17D3 & 17DX would trounce it.

You should just go and buy the new 17DX - its a significant step up from the old D2. 

well informed member
from (Dutch) New Zeeland 

Chak, you frequently recommend the 17D2. As you know, it has been superseded by the 17D3, more than a decade ago or even two decades ago, and even the 17D3 has been discontinued and replaced by the 17DX

@lewm 
Thats probably because he's reached the limit on his old Luxman TT and vintage tonearm. If he got a better turntable and tonearm he could then begin to appreciate the performance improvements offered from newer improved cartridges a bit more. 

well informed member
from (Dutch) New Zeeland 

Dynavector has an exchange plan. In the case of this cartridge I would do that.