Re-tipping a press-fitted stylus


I have a ZYX UNIverse, the original one in that series of UNIverse cartridges. It has a boron rod cantilever into which the stylus was press-fitted across the hollow boron tube. There is no visible evidence of any adhesive. I want to have it re-tipped for the main reason that by microscopic examination, there is a significant zenith error. First question is are there any re-tippers who can replace a press-fitted stylus with a new press-fitted stylus. Second question is whether than even can be done while also correcting the zenith error. (By "zenith error" I mean that the stylus is installed such that its contact surfaces are not square to the groove walls; the stylus tip is slightly twisted.) Thanks for any response. I am thinking that to get the job done the way I want, the cartridge must go back to the factory.

lewm

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Joseph Long a.k.a. "Groovetickler" on Instagram, is the only one I’d approach stateside for any high-value / high-difficulty work. He’s shown some very impressive repair work on his Instagram history, across a HUGE range and number of cartidges. It’s worth hopping on Instagram just for that (indeed, it’s the only reason I load that app).

Overseas there are also some guys showing very impressive repair work. On Facebook, I’ve enjoyed seeing the work Sửa kim than (suakimlp.com) has done on some very exotic cartridges. And "Delta667" is a legend on the vinylengine and lencoheaven forums, though difficult to reach now being in Russia.