I am having my Kleos rebuilt now by Lyra. I have an internal problem with the cartridge. I am the 2nd owner. It is costing me just $100 over 1/2 price of a new one to rebuild it.
I consider basically half price for total rebuild is good value. I do however think Lyra should have a Re tip policy which would be substantially quite a bit lower than a total rebuild price.
I have read that the cantilever on the Delos is an off the shelf part where as above the delos model they are exclusive to Lyra and are a custom part.
Even so, Lyra should have a standard Re tip charge just like Soundsmith has which shouldn't cost an arm and a leg to get done.Perhaps Johnathon Carr could set a standard Re tip charge for each Lyra cartridge and have this posted on the Lyra website.
I know I for one won't be paying a total rebuild charge for a simple Re tip down the road when the needle wears out.I think it is at that point when Lyra owners are looking at Soundsmith or pack it in entirely and switch to another brand such as read in the above post.
I realize the Lyra cantilever above the delos model would probably cost more than the Soundsmith model, but keep the price within reason so you retain a loyal customer instead of giving them no option but to switch to other brands due to the re tip charge now in place.
