re-tipping Dynavector17D?

jperry1,709 posts07-24-2020 12:13pmDynavector has an exchange plan. In the case of this cartridge I would do that.

Thanx jperry, I will do that.

Just to note you may not be able to exchange for the exact same model. The program may just give you a discount on a DX, unless they have that model still available as back stock.

Comments from a dealer. No relationship.

https://www.jdaudioonline.com.au/ufaqs/can-i-trade-in-my-old-dynavector-cartridge-and-whats-the-discount/

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 As you know, it has been superseded by the 17D3, more than a decade ago or even two decades ago, and even the 17D3 has been discontinued and replaced by the 17DX, a current model that can actually be purchased NOS. I have a 17D3 myself, and it’s nice but so far not a world beater. (To be fair, I have to use it more; it was sitting in my friend’s collection unused for probably 10 years before I "inherited" it.) Anyway, the 17DS that you mentioned is also discontinued. Where does it fit in to the history? It seems to have been marketed in Japan-only, about the same time Dynavector was selling the 17D2 internationally, back in the 90s.

You miss the point, OP would like to pay about $400 to re-tipper just for the needle tip replacement. What else he could do with the same budget ? I have no idea which 17D model he has. 

17DS is rare version with Micro Reach stylus and I paid only $450 for NOS unit on ebay, I think it’s amazing deal. At the same price Ruby 23RS Super is also great for the money and for 400-700 they are all great cartridges!

I have later model 17d2 mkII and it’s excellent cartridge, but more expensive.  

Your 17D3 and later model are about $3000 and this is why I do not recommend them when the OP asking for re-tip (not for a new cartridge), they are too expensive and at this price we can find many other cartridges. Not everyone is ready to pay $3k for a cartridge @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.

You’re very kind person. I do not belong to a group of posh people with unlimited budget for cartridges and tonearms. I appreciate best bang for the buck performance.

But i want to tell you that apart from Luxman turntables and over 7 vintage tonearms I have Ikeda IT-345 and Reed 3P "12 Cocobolo for other turntables such as Denon DP-80, Victor TT-101 and ex SP-10 mkII.

I don’t like the philosophy behind the statement that new and more expensive it better that used vintage gems. I have compared EUR 5000 tonearms like Reed to vintage $1500 tonearms like Lustre GST-801. But the secret is that i paid only EUR 1500 for my Reed, went to Lithuania for this demo sample from the manufacturer, sold my old rewired/refurbished Technics EPA-100 to cover the expenses.

Please do not tell me what it better, I prefer to trust my own ears and recommend to do the same to others. For this reason i am comparing over 7 different tonearms now and about 5 different turntables with over 30 cartridges.

If you think you can go and buy the latest model of turntable, most expensive cartridge, tonearm to reach audio nirvana I must admit his is not the only path to to go there @dover

Joe, Do you own an original "17D", with no numeric suffix?  How old is THAT?  My memory only goes back to the 17D2, and I have been doing this for 40 years.
Chak, All I am suggesting is that a newbie doesn't get much help from the idea of finding and buying a rare vintage cartridge for his or herself (rare not only in type but also to find one in excellent condition with a good suspension).  Maybe it's better to recommend recent or current production. It's like saying to a beggar, "I just found this wallet with $1000 in it, lying on the street back there.  Why don't you do the same?"  These rare cartridge bargains that you find are after all, rare.
I don't know for sure what was the retail price of the 17D3 in the US, when it was current, but I think it was way less than $3000.  It was touted in part because of its low price relative to other cartridges of similar quality.  I think that's why my friend bought the one I own, after months of shopping and thinking.  The Music Direct website lists it at $1350, although of course they no longer have any to sell.  That price rings a bell.  But maybe in Russia the price was higher.

Among many arts there is also the ''art of searching for the
exceptional carts''. My young brother Chakster is too modest
to claim such gift. But one can ''deduce'' this gift from his
cart collection. Say FR-7fz, Takeda's Miaybi ... etc., etc.
Not to mention his MM kinds (grin).