I’ve experienced two broken cantilevers on a Shelter 9000 cartridge. The first time happened exactly the same as yours - housekeeper broke it off while dusting my TT. The second time was my own doing, crashing my cartridge into the record clamp. Each time I had it repaired by Andy Kim (phonocartridgeretipping.com). Really great service and his work sounds better than original. Highly recommend.
Need advice for a replacement phono cartridge
So, the cleaners destroyed my phono cartridge yesterday while dusting even though I'd cautioned them against dusting my stereo. Absolutely sick about it. Anyway, I need to get a replacement cartridge so I need advice on one that is of equal quality or better. The destroyed cartridge is a Transformation Axia which is no longer made. Thanks in advance!
My system:
VPI Prime turntable, Sutherland Little Loco phono amp, Luxman L509X amp, Revel F208 speakers, two Sumiko S10 subs