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What with or about irreparable cartridge?
Ebm, Axel Schurholz is a very kind 'old man' with the German professional attitude. But he is 'one man company' like Jan Allaerts and not able to fix all the carts whichhe get from all over the world in short time. 
What with or about irreparable cartridge?
Travbow, Your Technics are MM kind and need new styli. The problem is the suspension (rubber) ring which can't be substituted because the suspension wire behind can't be removed. For your 205 mk 3 you can get a very good stylus from Jico: EPS-205E... 
ZEN cartridge ?
According to the user manual provided by my MCZ-2 (aluminium cantilever) the specs are nearly identical. The only difference is compliance depending from the cantilever but not worth mentioning. The specs as provided by comrade Mofimadness need so... 
ZEN cartridge ?
Prof. Hiroaki Hibino, a long time user of Klipsch speakers,was not satisfy with the dynamic performance of the regularcarts and designed his own. He demonstrated his cart to PaulKlipsch who was so impressed that he ordered 4 (?)models with differe... 
Does anyone run 2 or more turntables...
I have Kuzma Stabi Reference with Reed 3P and Triplanar VIIin my main system. Both arms have fast headshells while I own many carts. For quick and easy cart change I have the Ikeda 345 with removable headshell on the SP 10/II in my second system. 
Miyabi retip - the best options
Hi Pani, As J.Carr explained in one of his post the advantage of aluminium cantilever in comparison withthe 'exotic kinds' is that the stylus can be pressurefitted. In all other cantilevers the stylus must be glued.So there is then the glue betwee... 
Phono preamp with two inputs: two MMs or MM+MC?
ASR Basis Exclusive has two independent phono-stageswith both MM and MC inputs on each. 
How good is the Obsidian plinth of Technics SP10 ?
Hi Chris 74, well there are many 'things' that I can'timagine. Say the number of particles or the speed of light.Even some more to the earth things. Like, for example, whyshould anyone buy a 4-5 K plinth for an $1000 SP-10 TT?Not to mention the ar... 
Best Vinyl Bach - Solo Cello Suites recording?
Addendum. Compare whatever statue of Lenin with Michelangelo's Adam to see the light. 
Best Vinyl Bach - Solo Cello Suites recording?
Hi Wolf_Garcia, I am atheist also but without the church assignments there would be no Bach, Michelangelo and many other works of art. It is not the intention but the result that counts. 
How good is the Obsidian plinth of Technics SP10 ?
Hi Pani, Try Foxtan and Otomon (?) via ebay but alsoRaul. Those AT pneumatic footers he recommended. As Iunderstand he is selling some of his carts so he may bewilling to sell his AT footers. There is btw a bigger version then the AT 636 but to me... 
How good is the Obsidian plinth of Technics SP10 ?
Hi Chris, Your 'arguments':'lack the inherent body, weight and tonal character' make no sense. To state whatever clearone need to have some clear idea. You obviously have none whatever. There is nothing wrong wit Obsidian plinth exceptthe footers.... 
Best Vinyl Bach - Solo Cello Suites recording?
I own Heinrich Schiff but on CD's by EMI. I have no ideaif this performance is available on LP's. This recording ismade in 1985 so it should be possible. 
Thorens TD 160-significant upgrade possible $1500?
There is also the so called 'super TD-160' modify in UKwith damping and other improvements. This one was preferredin Europe above other Thorens versions. You can save this way about $1100 from your budget. 
How good is the Obsidian plinth of Technics SP10 ?
Hi Pani, I own the SL 1000,Mk2 . That is SP-10 mk2 withObsidian plinth. One should remove the original footerswhich are worthless and substitute them for AT pneumatic636 or the bigger one. Your last question looks to me morerelevant than the first...