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Opinions on Accuphase AC-1 MC cartridge?

I currently have an Acoustic Signature Challenger Mk 3 with Rega RB301 and Dynavector 20x2l. I'm very happy with my setup listening through a Clearaudio Balance phono pre in to a Schiit Lyr amp and Audeze LCD-2.1 cans. I'm helping my dad sell off a bunch of audio gear that's been sitting in boxes at his house for over 20 years. In it I found an Accuphase AC-1 MC cartridge. Does anyone have any experience with this cartridge? It looks nearly new. Would it be considered an upgrade, downgrade, or comparable to my Dynavector? I'm trying to figure out if it's worth keeping or just sell it and keep what I have. Any and all thoughts are most welcome.

-Robert
rcurlee

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rcurlee OP
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Thanks for the tips. I'll have to find someone near San Jose to check out the cartridge.
rcurlee OP
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First a quick update. As I stated in another thread about my Acoustic Signature Challenger Mk 3, I have a VPI JMW 9T tonearm now mounted to it with the Dynavector 20x2l cart. I've read that Dynavector is a good match for the JMW tonearm. I'm not sure what people's experiences are with an AC-1 on a JMW. Please do share if you have any experience.

Also, what are people's thoughts on having Soundsmith retip the AC-1? Is the nude optimized contour line diamond and ruby cantilever a marked improvement over stock?
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