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My Dynavector 10 X 5 Stylus fell off now what?

Hi guys my analog evening ended up with digital sound cause my DV 10X5 fell off from the cartridge on my rega P5, now I feel lost cause this is my first cartridge ever and I have no much experience with analog, just plug and spin my records but now I will need some advice, please do, thanks to audiogone i can share the nightmare almost at the same time did happen.
thank you all.
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hifiharv
351 posts
 
I wouldn't exactly call the 10X5 garbage, but I do agree that this may be a good time to look at a 20X or something else like a Ortophon Black. Yes, it is money, but, go ahead, live a little. Maybe you are lucky, forced to upgrade against your will. It's only pennies a play. If money is really tight right now though, the Audio Technica 150MLX which is discounted on the 'net might fill in nicely. Don't let the low price fool you, it's the real deal.
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jperry
2,454 posts
 
Viridian
There is another excellent retipper in the Pacific Northwest:

www.phonocartridgeretipping

I have had a cartridge suspension repaired and a friend of mine has had two cartridges retipped by Andy. All we good experiences and I would recommend Andy.
fjn04
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Mountainsong- I would switch back to 1st gear here. Do you like the sound of the 10X5. If so, I believe you can get credit toward another 10X5 or 20X w/ your cart. Needledoctor says $680 for a 20X with a DV trade. I believe your dealer can also do this for you. That said, the Soundsmith does excellent work. They are very professional, and great to work with.
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mountainsong OP
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I was lucky enouhg to find a brand new DV 10x5 around where i currently live, guy was asking $380 i got it for $320 pick up!
i installed myself in the same spot the other was, i dont hace tools to measure alignment but it sounds right to me.
I have to see what i going to do with the broken one.
Regards to you all.
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