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re-tipping Dynavector17D?

I have a Dynavector 17D that needs retipping. I am NOT interested in another cartridge.
I was wondering if anybody has had experience with re-tipping of this cartridge?
Any stories or experiences with re tipping good and or bad would be appreciated.
Who does this type of work?
What would be be the cost?
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heyitsmedusty
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I posted up some pictures under the microscope of the re-tip job. Superb work!

https://imgur.com/gallery/i7m3i7V
lewm
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Good try, Chak.  But it's hopeless.  Could it be that "Markusthenaimnut", "Shooflyshoo", and "heyitsmedusty" are one and the same person?  No offense intended to those 3, as they are more likely to be separate individuals who did not read the OP.
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heyitsmedusty
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@lewm 

I don't follow. My name is Dusty Segretto, and I have a pretty easy internet trail to follow if you'd like to know more about me, and who I am. 

Also, feel free to message me directly if you have any concerns about my identity. (What an odd thing to have to post on an audio site.....)

I am happy with my service on re-tipping a Dynavector 17D, and so I'm sharing my experience on a post about re-tipping Dynavector 17D cartridges. 


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chakster
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I posted up some pictures under the microscope of the re-tip job. Superb work!

https://imgur.com/gallery/i7m3i7V

I’m sorry but it’s awful job, your cantilever is glued to the collar, and your stylus is glued. Too much glue, but this is what re-tipping is all about. You could buy just another original KARAT instead.

Let me show you the ORIGINAL here (under my macro lens).
And this is my 17d2 mkII


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heyitsmedusty
227 posts
 
I understand your concerns.

I am trusting my ears on this one, and it sounds incredible! I doubt the added mass of the glue would change the sound. This went from a broken cartridge to an absolutely beautiful sounding one, and I have no regrets. 

The OP asked what the cost of a re-tip would be, and if it's worth it. I have included the cost I paid above, and my opinion is that it's absolutely worth it. 

I think your opinion about the craftsmanship is also valuable, and would hope the OP takes this into consideration, along with my first-hand impressions of how good the cartridge sounds after re-tipping.

I would like to disclose that I have never met Joseph, and that I have no affiliation with his business or anything to gain (financial or otherwise) from my review. I'm just a happy customer who trusts his ears and has been enjoying this new cartridge immensely!


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