Retip Transfiguration Orpheus

They,however, politely declined to do a retip/repair etc citing the non availability of parts on a small scale etc

Yes- *very* small parts...

I was told that the Orpheus was (temporarily, at least) no longer available because the gentleman that does the work had a stroke :(

Now THAT's an irreplaceable part, the brain.
Sorry to read about this. I have an idea that I would like the Orpheus and have often thought about trying to find a used one. (I am allergic to the NOS cost.)

There are not so many choices when an original rebuilt is no longer possible. But it is no reason to get sad. You will save a lot of money because for all original retips you have to pay Importer and Dealer profit and all they do is writing a new address and buying a few stamps.
I once had a Soundsmith retip (with cantilever) and the work was sonically first rate. Manufacturers don't buy the best available diamonds, a good Retip can be a upgrade based on that.

Dear G_turn: Certainly yout Orpheus needs a first rate re-tipping and I concur with Nandric a bout Axel and I would like to add Dominic whom is a serious/pro source too:

http://northwestanalogue.weebly.com./cartridge-repairs.html

Regrads and enjoy the music,
R.

R

Hello

Thanks for the information received so far! I will now leave me time and compare everything.

The Transfiguration is really bad. He should have died. Whether it is the owner or a technician, I do not know. Hopefully it will continue with Tranfiguration!

Expert Stylus but has now responded:

"We manufacture a range of diamonds and for top end cartridges re-tip using our >Paratrace< profile diamond ensuring maximum retrieval of information from groove modulations. "

"Please note, we are currently unable to accept any new orders or repair work until the beginning of March. Assuming you are prepared to wait, then please confirm and you will be advised of a computerised booking date when to forward your cartridge."

I'm still waiting on some answers and I will decide then what I do.

Greetings from Germany, Gerhard