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Replacement Sonus Faber grille strings?

Hi guys, the grille and stand strings on my Sonus Faber Guaneri Evolution speakers are beginning to sag.  While I know its a straight forward task to retension the grille strings, I am just thinking that at some point I will need to replace the strings. The stand strings look a bit more difficult as it will require me to dismantle the stand.  

Of course I have no intention of paying the ridiculous prices SF wants to charge me.  So does anyone know of a source for the string?
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daveyf
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@krell303  Thanks for the info. I also spoke to Fine Sounds and sure enough the speaker grill strings are available. I also asked for the stand strings, which I am now going to be getting from Italy.  Not sure of the procedure to mount the strings onto the grills or the stands, but will be a work in progress. 

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daveyf
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I received my re-string kit today from Fine Sounds. Impressive service. I noticed that they are still Sumiko and also the McIntosh group. I received four packs of the strings, presumably two packs per speaker grill?? I also ordered the strings for the stands, which have to come from Italy and will arrive later. 

arloparanhos
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Received my new strings in February.  Spent the afternoon restringing my Stradivari.  It's time consuming, but a great opportunity for some listening.  Me:

  • Michael Kiwanuka - Small Changes 
  • Bob Dylan - Blood on the Tracks
  • Elbow - Seldom Seen Kid
  • David Bowie - Ziggy Stardust

I bought some wood and strung in the sweet spot

 

arloparanhos
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arloparanhos
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