Rebuilt A90 or new Windfield Ti?


My venerable A90 went tits up, or rather, diamond down: the stylus was pulled off by blue tack during cleaning. So I’m debating whether to have Ortofon rebuild it (again) or trade it in for a new Per Windfeld Ti. The cost difference to me will be $750. Has anyone compared the two? Thoughts?

Thanks, Bill
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I picked the old Per Windfeld over the A95, but it had to do with my room  and the type of music I prefer. The A95 has a more forward projection, a wider sound stage and is generally a more assertive sounding cartridge in consequence.  The Windfeld is more laid back, which I think works better for small ensemble, soloists etc., whereas the A95 is better for larger groups.  Most people would prefer the A95, it just has more pizzaz.  Both are very neutral, though, a strength in my opinion. 
It is very tough to call this race when we can't hear the two side by each.  You might visit the VPI website, go to the forum and ask Harry.  He has probably listened to both.