for Los Angeles can anyone recommend someone to hire install phono cartridge


hi,

can anyone recommend someone to hire to install a phono cartridge in Los Angeles area

I have a lyra kleos currently installed but almost time to buy install new cartridge been thinking about lyra etna or ortofon a95.

ideally someone who makes house calls to install because my TT is a  idler wheel Lenco with heavy plinth and origin live illustrious tonearm

my lyra was installed by friend but he is not really an expert and dont want to impose.

dealers I know bought equipment from in the past dont sell nor install cartridges

thanks


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Showing 3 responses by bdp24

Great to hear, James! Brooks was my dealer from the mid-80's until his death in 2011. As mentioned above, his and Sheila Berdan's son (who was trained by Brooks) branched out with his own shop in nearby Pasadena, and Sheila took over management of BB Ltd. in Monrovia. Both great shops! 
Why not call Brian or Elliot (or both) and ask them? They’re both very nice guys, no reason to feel intimidated. I know Brian will charge you for his time, no need to buy anything to have him set up your table/arm/cartridge.
Brian Berdan at Audio Elements in Pasadena is the man. He was trained by his legendary turntable set-up man Pa, the late Brooks Berdan. The above post is confused; Brooks’ shop---Brooks Berdan Ltd. in Monrovia, is now managed by his widow Sheila Berdan. But Brooks’ and Sheila’s son---the aforementioned Brian, has his own shop in Pasadena. He knows everything there is to know about tables, arms, and cartridges. Amps, speakers, and digital, too!