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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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harold-not-the-barrel
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Pryso, Is the Shinon Red your best cart today ? Thanks
harold-not-the-barrel
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Hi Pryso,
Yes very optimistic. Twenty years ago the Shinon Red was one of the very best MC carts combining the best virtues of MM´s trackability and MC´s detail and dynamics. It was Peter Forsell´s fav performing very well on the Forsell´s Airborne linear tracker/TT. IMO the one that could match both the SHURE Ultra 500 and the Koetsus.
Today's Shinon with Soundsmith retip is even better and rivals the best modern MC´s I think.

I have also bought a few vintage MM´s adviced by Raul and Vic the Magician. Very interesting that you have those new carts to audition and turntables to built. I will watch your work and am particularly interested in your MI´s performance. And of course your Shinon´s.
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