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What Cartridge Manufacturers Will Retip Their Moving Coil Cartridges For A Fee?
I think Soundsmith has the best deal for re-tips/rebuilds.  Their top cartridges have great reviews and people do like them - you should be able to find something compatible with your Sumiko. The Hyperion ES Mk II, their top MI cartridge retails f... 
The Popularity of the Kuzma 4P (11")
@pindac - the 124 MH 124S is the older version of the 1200 S.    
The Popularity of the Kuzma 4P (11")
@mijostyn - thanks again for your opinion on a product you've never owned or used  
Woody Shaw- Blackstone Legacy
Thanks - pre-ordered from Amazon.  
A Story about a Defective Signature Platinum
It totally blows that we have to pay such high prices for cartridges and then there is very little support if a cartridge gets damaged or is faulty. Shame on Mofi, This is what's wrong with the highend audio world.  I'm going to stick to cartridge... 
Thinking of upgrading
Go For It.  If nothing else, it'll at least impress the chicks.  
Dynavector XV-1S
If you want to go cheaper route - send to Steve at VAS Audio.  He's one of the best.  Lots of discussions on this topic at Agon if you search.  Good luck. https://vasnyinc.com/  
WRT Cables (Chen audio labs )
Another user of WRT cables.  I currently have the WRT XLR interconnects as well as the Energy Pump power cables in my system. After break-in of almost 50 hours, I can say that I could not find much difference between my existing interconnects and ... 
Audio Research Owners Worried?
There are multiple threads going around indicating that Audio Research has filed for bankruptcy.   
All Stocked Up and Nowhere To Play
Great for frisbee.  
Record Stores NYC
Take the subway to Union Station - it's walking distance to Academy.    
Was I Expecting Too Much
Another thought - for $16k +/-, I'd look into the Stabi R and Kuzma 4P - there are good Kuzma dealers in the greater Los Angeles area where you might be able to audition the table/arm.  At that price point, the tables are pretty comparable.  
Was I Expecting Too Much
^ Nonsense.  It's opinions like @russ69's that degrade the value of customer service. I don't think it's too much to ask for a demo - some dealers just don't want the headache of setting things up.  The same dealer had a pair of trade-in speakers ... 
Admitting my error…
Records are the bomb.  Buy what you can afford and buy new - that's the best way to start a collection. Used records on Ebay/Discogs are mostly disappointing. Used record stores are also inflated in price, but I enjoy frequenting them on weekends ... 
Sold a component and bought it back, am I nuts?
You are what we would call a "Rocket Scientist" in the audiophile world.