New cartridge vs. Re-tipped

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Thanks everyone for your responses. They have been very helpful.

Hi everyone, can somebody here please remind me of the Asian gentleman I think in Washington state that rebuilds/retips cartridges? I have an old Denon 103 that needs work.

many thanks!

Dave

Do you mean Andy Kim in California?

https://phonocartridgeretipping.com/

I think he used to be in Bellevue, Washington.

I have used a few retippers over the years. My choice is for those who will do a diamond only replacement. The companies I use are The Expert Stylus Company and AllClear Audio. AllClear has done excellent work for me. Expert has a stellar reputation and long history of doing top rate work. Folks say Joseph Long is a great resource also. 

+1 for Andy Kim. He retipped a ZuAudio and a Cardas Myrtle Heart for me. He said they would sound better after he retipped them; I thought puffery. He was dead on accurate.  Wonderful work at reasonable prices, and very fast turnaround time.