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Re-tip or Replace?

I have a 40 year old Dynavector Ruby that still sounds great, but I think it will soon require a re-tip.  The question is, should I pay the $350 or so to retip it, or replace the cartridge with a comparably priced Ortofon, Audio-Technica or Nagaoka?  The system consists of a Luxman PD-277 turntable (another 40 year old piece), Schiit Mani phono preamp, Schiit Saga preamp, Rotel RB-980BX amp, and Martin Logan ESL speakers.

Thanks in advance for any advice.
jnorris2005

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jnorris2005 OP
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@mijostyn653:  Those cartridges are way out of my price range.  I mentioned comparably priced to $350.

@roberjerman: I was planning on using Soundsmith's service.  They show a Ruby Cantilever / Nude Contact Line Diamond for $350.  I don't know anyone that does a diamond with a blob of glue.

@chakster  It may be just me, but I don't trust ebay.  Too many counterfeits/scams/ripoffs.

@viridian I'd have to check on the cantilever length.  I'm assuming, perhaps naively, that what goes in matches what comes out.

And thank you all for your responses!
  
jnorris2005 OP
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The Grado is the polar opposite of the Dynavector.  Where the Ruby is open and airy with a wide, deep soundstage, the Grado's darkness and lack of high end extension presents a whole different perspective.  I'd be considering AT VM740 or Nagaoka MP-200, amongst others.
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