I had some conversation with SME regarding rewiring two years ago. They use silver wire for rewiring, and do an overall tune up of the arm. If you want to use some other wire, as long as you supply it, they would be happy to install any wire you want. There are a few services in the U.S. that would rewire with Cardas wires for you. But I don't think it's a good option. Many had indicated Audio Note Japan Wires as the best. But I've been searching high and low, and the only thing available is Audio Note UK wire from a UK parts supply shop. No one seem to carry this mysterious Audio Note Japan wire.
I think sending it back to SME is the best choice. For about the same price, they will give your arm a tune up as well.
FrankC
I think sending it back to SME is the best choice. For about the same price, they will give your arm a tune up as well.
FrankC