Help Which re-tip best for denon 103R? Shibata?

Heard the Denon 103 with a Shibata Needle, the System was totally rebuilt + a new, heavy Body. It is amazing, IMHO shows what lots of other cartridges are: over priced Average.

Based on that, I ordered a 103R, the needle Man told me, it is even more impressive ....

Dear M189009: I think that for the re-tip price you can buy a new and original one.

Regards and enjoy the music.
Raul.

how much would rebuild with shibata cost?

You might want to check over on the Vinyl Asylum. There has been some talk about the $250 retip by soundsmith and those who have had it done are very pleased. I think it includes a ruby cantaliver, but not sure.

Thomas, I agree that the price/performance ratio of the Denon is out of this world, but surely if you replace the stylus and the body, you've taken a huge chunk out of what makes the 103 the 103.

I realize the coils, suspension and cantilever are important too, but really, I wonder if this upsets the synergy of the "system"...?

Patrick