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Should I retip a Shinon red, or replace it? $350

Basically I am getting a shinon red with a turntable that I purchased.

I need a new cartridge.

Simple question, in your opinion should I try a soundsmith retip for $350 or the same amount of cash on a new MC cartridge?

This also brings about the question old MC's vs. new. Is it true that the newer ones perform better at lower price points then the older units?

I know its an odd question, but I have no real area to audition carts. so I am just trying to figure out what to do.

Thanks - Evan
240z4u
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nandric
4,086 posts
 
Hi Evan, You can also post your cart to Axel in Germany
(schallplattennadeln.de) and ask for boron cantilever +
stylus of your choice. The price including VAT tax (20%)
is about 160 Euro. But those outside EU don't need to
pay VAT tax. You can email him first to investigate.
You will get his answer in 3-4 days ( 'one man company').
However he is much faster than anybody else.

Regards,
bpwalsh
1,207 posts
 
Evan, remember a few months ago you were scratching your head about what to do with the rebuilt cartridge because the sound was bad. No more. Glad I fixed that :-)
Brian
doron
43 posts
 

Thank, Evan,
I sent two Shinon Red Boron carts to Soundsmith. One is the one I manage to kill and another one with a broken cantilever I found on ebay.
I tried one so far and it sounds beautiful.
The repair was done with a Ruby cantilever (instead of the original Boron).
No regrets. This cartridge has one of the best tone colors I have ever encountered.
240z4u OP
32 posts
 
Doron, glad to hear you had such a good experience and are pleased with it.

Essential; Thanks for the detailed setup job :)
harold-not-the-barrel
895 posts
 
Pryso, Is the Shinon Red your best cart today ? Thanks
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