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Snapped off my cantilever

Someone in my house snapped the cantilever off my Clearaudio Stradivari. I am so upset, it had about 200 hours on it and it sounded just wonderful. I think I am going to purchase another one if I can, but I am open to suggestions. Here is my system. Thanks in advance for your thoughts.

Bill

Audiomat Recital
Clearaudio Avantgarde TT with carbon satisfy arm
ASR Basis exclusive phono pre
Wilson Watt Puppy 6
AZ Absolute interconnects and speaker cable.
itsalldark
xiekitchen
821 posts
 
I don't know what to say.. that totally sucks..
Can it be rebuilt? Can you talk to your dealer about options and maybe he can give you a trade-in deal?
Just curious
bsme85
151 posts
 
it happens...you're not alone--believe me. I've sent my carts with snapped off cants Soundsmith. You can expect a couple months wait for repair but it's worth it.
tobias
1,534 posts
 
Lovely system! Very sorry to hear of the accident.

Soundsmith will do a great job on your cart, but you will have to be patient. Do you have a backup cartridge?
itsalldark OP
182 posts
 
Thanks for the info and ideas about Soundsmith. I think that sounds like the way to go. I guess I will purchase a less expensive cart while mine is being fixed. Can't hurt to have a back up. Thanks

Bill
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rockitman
417 posts
 
contact your dealer or the US Distributor Musical Surroundings. I bet Clearaudio will service it. If they don't let us all know. That would certainly be a show stopper for me to entertain hi-end clearaudio carts if they are unwilling to service their carts in the event of accidental breakage.
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