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Bent the stylus on my Elyse 2 cartridge

Hi everyone.
While cleaning the base of my Rega P3, evidently I bumped the stylus. I thought I was being careful. Anyway I put on a record and there was an obvious problem. Examining the cartridge, the stylus was pointing straight down. My only option was to push it back in place. It may (or may not) now have bit more angle to it then photos on web. I played a test album and it sounds absolutely fine. 

Thoughts? Is there a chance it will damage my records. The stylus is not replaceable on Rega cartridges and I living in Bulgaria gives me limited options to easily exchange or replace.

I'd be curious about upgrade recommendations for under $300. The Elyse 2 as mixed reviews but I have been happy with it.

Thanks in advance.

Lawrence
lawrencewilburn

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audiojedi
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The Nagaoka MP110 supposedly works great on a P3 as would a higher Nagaoka if you want to go there.

The Dynavector 10x5 is also supposed to be a perfect match.

I've heard the Planar 3 with the Elys and it can definitely easily be bettered.  I'd consider it a good chance to upgrade the cartridge.
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