soundsmith retip shelter 301?

Yes, we should absolutely be clear about whether we are referring to retip or rebuild services. SoundSmith offers both.

I have to go with Stringreen on this one at least in my case. I retipped a Lyra Helikon. I sounded good but it wasn't a Helikon anymore. Certain things are just different and I imagine it's not the same with all cartridges but you have to be aware that it's not like buying a new Benz, or even like buying a used one.

Rocoeeii...no need to on your first post, and as for the second. If the stylus needs relacement, the suspension system does too.

Dear Stringreen, 'if the stylus needs replacement, the suspension system does to'. Will you care to elaborate on this proposition? I am not able to 'see' any causal relationship. Besides the complexity of the repair will obviously increase as will the possibility to go wrong. Ie one get some other stylus as well as suspension. If we add the cantilever then we have 3 variables.

Regards,