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Should I retip a Shinon red, or replace it? $350

Basically I am getting a shinon red with a turntable that I purchased.

I need a new cartridge.

Simple question, in your opinion should I try a soundsmith retip for $350 or the same amount of cash on a new MC cartridge?

This also brings about the question old MC's vs. new. Is it true that the newer ones perform better at lower price points then the older units?

I know its an odd question, but I have no real area to audition carts. so I am just trying to figure out what to do.

Thanks - Evan
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doron
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Hello Evan,

I was wondering - I have the same wonderful cartridge which I managed to snap its cantilever in one second of distraction (and consequent destruction) and since I love its sound I was wondering if you actually went ahead with the cantilever replacement and tipping?
If you did, who did you use for the repair and how did it compare to how it was before the repair?

Thank you kindly!

Doron
doron
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Thank, Evan,
I sent two Shinon Red Boron carts to Soundsmith. One is the one I manage to kill and another one with a broken cantilever I found on ebay.
I tried one so far and it sounds beautiful.
The repair was done with a Ruby cantilever (instead of the original Boron).
No regrets. This cartridge has one of the best tone colors I have ever encountered.
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