Dynavector Karat 17D3: retip for $500 or get something new?


I have a Dynavector Karat 17D3 cartridge which I liked soundwise until it began to mistrack severely. Had it examined and it turned out the diamond is almost completely worn out.

I can get it retipped with the new Micro Ridge Stylus for $500. Alternatively, I can attempt to sell it, add $500-$600 and get another cartridge. The question is: can anything it the range of $700-800  sound better than a retipped "old" Karat? 

My system consists of Mitsubishi LT-30 turntable, Nakamichi CA-7A preamp, SONY TA-N330 ES power amp and Solstice MLTL speakers. Speakers are not very bass-efficient so the new cartridge shouldn't be bright.   

prophos

Showing 1 response by rauliruegas

Dear @prophos :  I think that no one can tell you if in your system can " sounds better " but between other cartridges these two are good options:

https://www.audiogon.com/listings/lisa833b-lyra-delos-moving-coil-cartridge-low-hours-cartridges

https://www.audiogon.com/listings/lisa6aa3-dynavector-dv-20x2l-new-cartridges

Regards and enjoy the MUSIC NOT DISTORTIONS,
R.