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I sent my Soundsmith Aida ll cart to VAS (Steve Leung) for a retip, and got it back a few days ago. I don’t remember exactly what tip/cantilever the cart originally had, but I had the cantilever replaced with boron, line contact.
I’ve been listening for 4 or 5 days now, and the difference is shocking. Quieter, more resolution - delicate without being too tame. I just can’t get enough of it, it sounds so great!
I had originally planned to send it back to Soundsmith, but I had read bad reviews about their turnaround possibly taking a very long time. With VAS/Steve, I had it back in 4 weeks.
So, I cannot recommend VAS enough. It has been a wonderful experience, all around.