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for Los Angeles can anyone recommend someone to hire install phono cartridge

hi,

can anyone recommend someone to hire to install a phono cartridge in Los Angeles area

I have a lyra kleos currently installed but almost time to buy install new cartridge been thinking about lyra etna or ortofon a95.

ideally someone who makes house calls to install because my TT is a  idler wheel Lenco with heavy plinth and origin live illustrious tonearm

my lyra was installed by friend but he is not really an expert and dont want to impose.

dealers I know bought equipment from in the past dont sell nor install cartridges

thanks


radioheadokplayer
jameswei
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I had a nice long chat during my first visit to Brooks Berdan Ltd in Monrovia today.  They have great expertise and a lot of experience with turntable setup.  Another terrific go-to shop for your phono needs.
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bdp24
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Great to hear, James! Brooks was my dealer from the mid-80's until his death in 2011. As mentioned above, his and Sheila Berdan's son (who was trained by Brooks) branched out with his own shop in nearby Pasadena, and Sheila took over management of BB Ltd. in Monrovia. Both great shops! 
radioheadokplayer OP
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Thanks for all the input and especially those local offered to help me with cartridge install.  I have yet to buy a new cartridge as one of my powered speaker woofer amps broke and wont be back till june.  I was going to upgrade my cartridge but now best to wait.  

I live in atwater village near glendale so not far from member RDK.

Thanks

Michael
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tomic601
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great thread, shows to power of a helpful online community
jameswei
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One thing I have found with all the many in-store experts I have dealt with is that even the so-called turntable specialist will sell you the wrong belts for your rig, all representations of knowledgeability to the contrary.  Typical high end?
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