Which cantilever to choose for re-tip


I have two cartridges I plan on having re tipped by Soundsmith. One is a Shelter 501 II, and the other is a Lyra Lydian B.
Both of these came originally with boron cantilevers. 
Is it worth the $450 each for the boron or should I go for the $350 ruby? 
jsbail

Showing 1 response by tablejockey

Just remember, it’s NOT going to be the same cartridge afterwards.

To your ears, it could be better, different,same or anything in between. It will be a glued on to the stub of whats remaining from the original.

I had a Sumiko Blackbird done with the ruby. I actually liked the presentation more than the original. I eventually crashed that one too. Moved on. My awareness to be cautious anytime I’m around the table, has grown since then.

Personally, I would save the $200, and get the ruby.