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

Showing 1 response by pindac

A Cartridge that has been unfortunate to have a Stylus broken off, where the break is seen to be within the Cartridges Main Body, is a very different damage to a Stylus being broke as a result of a bend in it, or a Stylus needing to be re-tipped.
A stylus break within the body can damage the whole connection assembly inside, the bobbin and generator can incur damages, and these may not be able to be set back up to the manufacturers build specification.
A Cartridge may be returned as working after a treatment, but it may also be compromised in its performance.
I would be careful when going down this route, and would need to be completely assured of the success that can be produced with a rebuild.