"For SOUNDSMITH phono cartridges ONLY: the Zephyr lll ’rebuild" is $299. Note that this is not a retip, it’s a rebuild so the cartridge you get back is every good as new."
antinn or anyone-
So a "rebuild" is the cantilever/stylus assembly is replaced, which means the cartridge is disassembled?
Seems like a bargain for what seems a labor intensive procedure.
Are these the 2 types of retip-
1. Original cantilever remains and somehow the diamond stylus is removed/replaced? How the heck is that possible with such a delicate assembly?
Impressive, however it’s accomplished.
2. Original cantilever/stylus is snipped near the motor and replacement cantilever/stylus is glued on.
Ive had a cart "retipped" this way. No prior knowledge how it was done. Cart returned working, but thought it was kinda cheezy. You could see the blob of glue at the stub/replacement union.