Ortofon's new A95 - titanium SLM cartridge

It was only a matter of time before Ortofon revisited the A90 SLM design using titanium - this time using some of the Anna's generator tech. Interesting.

http://ortofon.com/hifi/products/cartridges/moving-coil/mc-a95

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smoffatt Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 205 posts 01-11-2015 at 02:02pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I wonder if there will be a trade in/up program. I have an A90 with approx. 1500hrs so it is almost time for a re-tip. If such a program exist, i would take advantage of it. If not, i would likely go the re-tip route for the A90. I also wonder if i could reap greater sonic benefits upgrading my Phantom II to III status than going from an A90 to 95.
smoffatt Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 205 posts 01-13-2015 at 01:34am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete A complete Ortofon rebuild of an A90 is 2000euro or at today's exchange rate, $2333.00usd. A Soundsmith retip is likely to be around $500.00. Since i am now retired i will likely go the Soundsmith option but i will still discuss a trade up value with my dealer so that i can be re-assured that it is indeed a paltry amount. Likely will be as you've just stated. Thanks Mulveling.