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

Showing 1 response by viridian

Lew, contact Joseph Long. He can answer your questions from the perspective of someone who has studied this, and does tons of work, and yes, he does work where only the diamond is replaced, rather than just grafting on a new cantilever, but only he could answer the part about zenith error. I think Steve Leung would be another resource.

IMHO, ask the pros, not folks on audio forums, YMMV.