Ikeda 9tt retipping

In any event, I agree with you that Boron is probably superior. I think my Ortofon MC2000 cartridge, which is admittedly early 1990s state of the art, also has a duralumin(um?) cantilever, yet it sounds pretty great if you have enough gain.

FWIW - It appears that all of the more expensive Ikeda cartridges us a boron cantilever.

Thank you! I contacted with Steve Leung. Which courier service would you use to ship it from Norway to USA? Insurance? How would you pack it? I never shipped something so expense.

DHL.

To ship an expensive phonograph cartridge, the best method is to carefully remove it from the tonearm, place it in a small, sturdy, padded box (like a hard plastic case or pill bottle), and surround it with ample soft packing material to prevent movement during transit; consider adding insurance to your shipment due to the high value of the item. [1, 2, 3, 4] 

Key steps: [2, 3, 5] 

• Remove the cartridge: Carefully detach the cartridge from the tonearm of your turntable. [2, 3, 5] 
• Choose a suitable container: Find a small, rigid box or container that fits the cartridge snugly, like a plastic case or a sturdy cardboard box with added padding. [1, 2, 6] 
• Add padding: Fill the box with plenty of soft packing material such as bubble wrap, foam peanuts, or even tissue paper, ensuring the cartridge cannot move around inside. [1, 2, 3] 
• Secure the cartridge: If possible, gently secure the cartridge within the box using foam or other padding to minimize movement. [1, 2, 6] 
• Label clearly: Clearly label the package as "fragile" and mark the contents as a valuable item. [3, 5, 7] 
• Choose a reliable shipping service: Opt for a reputable shipping carrier with good tracking capabilities and consider purchasing additional insurance for the full value of the cartridge. [3, 5, 7] 

Do's and Don'ts: [5, 8] 

• Do: Use a double-boxed system for added protection, especially if shipping long distances. [5, 8] 
• Don't: Ship the cartridge loosely in a box without proper padding. [1, 2, 3] 

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[1] https://audiokarma.org/forums/index.php?threads/packing-cartridge-stylus.833515/

[2] https://www.reddit.com/r/turntables/comments/147s1zx/moving_and_lost_cap_for_cartridge_how_best_to/

[3] https://www.reddit.com/r/audiorepair/comments/qhy97k/turntable_stylus_shipping/

[4] https://www.gearpatrol.com/audio/cheap-vs-expensive-record-player-phono-cartridge/

[5] https://www.reddit.com/r/turntables/comments/1c9ynij/anyone_in_here_shipped_a_turntable_before/

[6] https://www.diyaudio.com/community/threads/whats-the-best-way-to-pack-and-ship-a-high-end-turntable-for-ebay.171696/

[7] https://redstagfulfillment.com/ship-high-value-items/

[8] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CPyxx-p3_AM