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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@lewm I have the same cart and when I sent it to Soundsmith for a retip to be pressed onto/into the original cantilever he was not able to do it, he did try though. We discussed the alternatives and I decided to go with the solid boron cantilever with the OLC diamond installed. This is my main and most loved cart and it does sound wonderful and has about 800 hours since the rebuild. Enjoy the music

Good luck @lewm. Will be watching for your update on this and the choices you are given to choose from. Enjoy the music