Is there a break in period for a re-tipped cart?


I just set up a re-tipped Shelter 901 and I wonder if there is a break in period.

If so, how does the sound change during the break in and what differences will I hear once its fully broken in?

How long does it take usually?

Thanks.
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Showing 1 response by kehut

This would be a question for the re-tipper. Since many times a re-tip is actually a re-build of the cart, depending upon if there is damage within the cart engine, I would think some break-in would allow the cart to perform better with some signal time through it. I dont think changing the stylus would be cause for break-in, in terms of the diamond, but a new cantilever may also need some time to settle as the alloy material would be newly fashioned.

Certainly a valid question to ask. As for sound differences, you should hear a dramatic difference after the re-tip compared to you old cart of course... but the difference due to any break in may be more difficult to hear.