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I damanged my Shelter cartridge, next steps?....

Hi Folks:
Well, I managed to damage my Shelter 501 mkII by, well, bumping into it. So, to cut a long story short, the stylus is leaning to one side horizontally, and is pointing more steeply vertically (wider angle between end of stylus and body of cartridge). Finally, the stylus appeas to be more 'springy' and is not as rigid.

So, question is, can I salvage it? Should I try to orient it correctly, or can it be 'reseated'. The stylus does not appear to be bent or broken - just out of correct orientation, and a little loose. Anyway, I'd value advice on whether this can be fixed, and who I might bring it to for such a fix. The cartridge is about 2.2 years old and has about 250 hours on it.

Looking forward to hearing any recommendations on next steps. IF I have to replace the cartridge, I'd also welcome input on replacements. I've a teres 255 with OL Silver Arm. Preamp is Supratek Syrah.

Thanks!!!
John.
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rauliruegas
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Twl: You are totally wrong, confused or have an awful sound reproduction audio system: the Celebration has nothing to "" envy "" to the Supex. What are you hearing? Why do you do that kind of statement ?

Regards and enjoy the music.
raul.
rauliruegas
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Dear Tom: My questions are because I have two different Supex ( well there are already sold. I will ship next monday ) and, about sound reproduction, the Celebration is totally different.

Today that I read my post to you I can " see " that was a little aggressive, sorry for that. That was not my intention.

Regards and enjoy the music.
Raul.
rauliruegas
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Dear John: You can't salvage it.
From a positive point of view this give to you the great opportunity to improve the quality sound reproduction from your very nice audio system: if you like the Shelther sound you can go for the best, the 90X model it will shine in your system.

Regards and enjoy the music.
Raul.
rauliruegas
13,129 posts
 
Dear John: The Sumiko Celebration is a top performer and a bargain of cartridge for what it do for the music reproduction. I totally agree with Lugnut, this cartridge is one of my favorities.

Jphii: Take care with the Yamamoto very low output cartridge.

Regards and enjoy the music.
Raul.
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