Re tipping from other than the original manufactuer results in a different sound.
I give the old cartridge to person that does not need perfect sound and then buy new. I do not trust rebuilt no matter who does it.
With clean Lps I get 5 to 6 years of great sound. I play 3 to 4 hours each day. Use Last Stylist on each side.
I fear there are too many cheapskates using cartridges. But cartridges are very high markup products and why overpay! You can find them for 50 to 60% off if you know were to buy. They even show up on Audiogon by dealers other than SoraSound.
I have bought from 2Juki many times, and never been let down. The S/N on the cartridge body is NOT altered, only the sales region on the box, to protect his sources from getting cut off by ZYX.
I have never used a warranty on a cartridge in 40 years!
SoraSound let Ralph down IMO.
I give the old cartridge to person that does not need perfect sound and then buy new. I do not trust rebuilt no matter who does it.
With clean Lps I get 5 to 6 years of great sound. I play 3 to 4 hours each day. Use Last Stylist on each side.
I fear there are too many cheapskates using cartridges. But cartridges are very high markup products and why overpay! You can find them for 50 to 60% off if you know were to buy. They even show up on Audiogon by dealers other than SoraSound.
I have bought from 2Juki many times, and never been let down. The S/N on the cartridge body is NOT altered, only the sales region on the box, to protect his sources from getting cut off by ZYX.
I have never used a warranty on a cartridge in 40 years!
SoraSound let Ralph down IMO.