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Dynavector Karat 17D2 MR worth re-tip?

I have a couple of cartridges that I have had for many years that I never used and would like to send them for an inspection/re-tip if worthwhile?

Dynavector Karat 17D2 MR

This one looks promising and would also like some suggestions for a re-tipper. 
I have used SoundSmith before, but this cartridge may require someone special?

Looking forward to your posts!

Rick
rich121
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rich121 OP
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Anyone?
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chakster
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Search audiogon, it’s been discussed before (many times). The answer is NO.
lewm
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If it's like my 17D3, it's unique-ish in having a diamond cantilever that is only 17mm long, and I guess yours also has a micro-ridge stylus.  No retipper is going to be able to replicate that, let alone replace it with something like original.  If I owned it, and if I like the cartridge, I would inquire with Dynavector whether they can do it.  They have a good guy in the US.
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@chakster
I suggest you search audiogon yourself.....before being a Jerk. I did do a search previous to posting this thread... which you had also made posts to some of the threads I had read in where this cartridge had been re-tipped... so ... you should be aware that it CAN be re-tipped.
" just got back today a 17d2 and 23rs mr from Phono Cartridge Retipping. one had a missing stylus, the other a broken cantilever. both have been repaired beautifully."
Also posts by needlestein who successfully retips this cart.
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