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Cartridge Damaged, need advise on getting new

My Dynavector DV-xx2 mk2 s missing the cantilever and stylus, a turntable cleaning accident.

https://www.dynavector.com/products/cart/e_xx2mk2.html

Would like to know what other cartridges I can explore in that price range. About $2k US

I loved the xx2 for its transparency and bass, with very good imaging and soundstage, I believe its strongest feature was its music detail retrieval and bass energy.

Please advise on what you might find in a similar or cheaper price range that might suit my requirements.

Also my tonearm is an opera consonance T1288, see details for cartridge compatibility.

http://www.opera-consonance.com/products/tonearm/T988_T1288.htm

Thanks Guys.
kunalraiker

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elevick
2,638 posts
 
Email Andy Kim at Needle Clinic.  He did a fabulous job on my Clearaudio (bent canteliver).  It sounds amazing and his turnaround is only about 3 days.
elevick
2,638 posts
 
Andy did a great job on my Clearaudio Panzerholz.  Replacement, even with the Clearaudio trade in, was way more expensive than a new cantilever and tip.
Yes, he was very optimistic that his job would/could sound better than the original.  I had 4 choices and ended up going up a step to end up with a better than original.
Does it sound better?  YES
Is it different? YES
It is a very different cantilever to look at but the sound is very close and quite amazing.  I'd do it again in a heartbeat.
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