In my experience a re-tip takes almost as long as a new cartridge to get in the groove. The stylus needs to work off some of the rough edges. I just had my Koetsu Black re-tipped
by Sound-smith and I fully expect it to take 50+ hours to get it sounding sweet again. The first few days are painful and ugly. A new Linn Karma I bought new years ago was unpleasant for about 75 hours then became quite magical. Persevere. If your cart sounds like crap after 100+ hours then I would suggest sending it back.
by Sound-smith and I fully expect it to take 50+ hours to get it sounding sweet again. The first few days are painful and ugly. A new Linn Karma I bought new years ago was unpleasant for about 75 hours then became quite magical. Persevere. If your cart sounds like crap after 100+ hours then I would suggest sending it back.