cartridge rebuild

My Arkiv is starting to sound rather rough. Before I bought it it had been
rebuilt by the Expert Stylus Company, so I was ready to send it back to
them for another overhaul. But, I've also had "the Cartridge man"
recommended to me.

Does anyone have any good or bad experience with either of these? Is there a
limited number of times it's worth having a rebuild done? Any opinions
gratefully received. I'm a bit strapped for cash at the moment, and I
certainly can't afford a new MC cartridge.

thanks


Rob

In message , Rob Fisher
writes
My Arkiv is starting to sound rather rough. Before I bought it it had been
rebuilt by the Expert Stylus Company, so I was ready to send it back to
them for another overhaul. But, I've also had "the Cartridge man"
recommended to me.

Does anyone have any good or bad experience with either of these? Is there a
limited number of times it's worth having a rebuild done? Any opinions
gratefully received. I'm a bit strapped for cash at the moment, and I
certainly can't afford a new MC cartridge.

thanks


Rob

I've also got a half-decent MC cartridge with a slightly bent
cantilever. (An AT-OC9). I've kept it to use as a part-exchange if I
ever need to buy another cartridge. Are you saying there's a company
that can re-cantilever these things, or is it just re-stylusing them?
--
Chris Morriss

In message , Rob Fisher
writes
My Arkiv is starting to sound rather rough. Before I bought it it had been
rebuilt by the Expert Stylus Company, so I was ready to send it back to
them for another overhaul. But, I've also had "the Cartridge man"
recommended to me.

Does anyone have any good or bad experience with either of these? Is there a
limited number of times it's worth having a rebuild done? Any opinions
gratefully received. I'm a bit strapped for cash at the moment, and I
certainly can't afford a new MC cartridge.

thanks


Rob

I've also got a half-decent MC cartridge with a slightly bent
cantilever. (An AT-OC9). I've kept it to use as a part-exchange if I
ever need to buy another cartridge. Are you saying there's a company
that can re-cantilever these things, or is it just re-stylusing them?
--
Chris Morriss

Len, the cartridgeman rebuilt my Klyde last year.
It took a little longer than I'd hoped for, but doesn't waiting for
anything....? Anyway the results have been excellent. Initially It sounded
a bit "tinny" but that was probably because I'd been using it worn out for
ages prior to that, but a few days later it seemed to sort itself out,
sounded great and still does. In fact I'd say the bass was more
"controlled" than it ever was and there's an edge to cymbals that I hadn't
noticed before but it could be my imagination ..........
Highly recommended
HTH
Cheers
DP

Len, the cartridgeman rebuilt my Klyde last year.
It took a little longer than I'd hoped for, but doesn't waiting for
anything....? Anyway the results have been excellent. Initially It sounded
a bit "tinny" but that was probably because I'd been using it worn out for
ages prior to that, but a few days later it seemed to sort itself out,
sounded great and still does. In fact I'd say the bass was more
"controlled" than it ever was and there's an edge to cymbals that I hadn't
noticed before but it could be my imagination ..........
Highly recommended
HTH
Cheers
DP

"Addenuf" wrote in message
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Len, the cartridgeman rebuilt my Klyde last year.
It took a little longer than I'd hoped for, but doesn't waiting for
anything....?



Did he sell you a G1042 'to tide you over' by any chance.....??

"Addenuf" wrote in message
...
Len, the cartridgeman rebuilt my Klyde last year.
It took a little longer than I'd hoped for, but doesn't waiting for
anything....?



Did he sell you a G1042 'to tide you over' by any chance.....??

"Ronnie McKinley" wrote in message
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In uk.rec.audio "Keith G" wrote:

"Addenuf" wrote in message
...
Len, the cartridgeman rebuilt my Klyde last year.
It took a little longer than I'd hoped for, but doesn't waiting for
anything....?



Did he sell you a G1042 'to tide you over' by any chance.....??



HaHaHa .... isn't the G1042 a MM? :)



Yep and a good 'un too, but it's still the one he'll sell you to 'tide you
over' while he farts about with your own P&J.....!

"Ronnie McKinley" wrote in message
...
In uk.rec.audio "Keith G" wrote:

"Addenuf" wrote in message
...
Len, the cartridgeman rebuilt my Klyde last year.
It took a little longer than I'd hoped for, but doesn't waiting for
anything....?



Did he sell you a G1042 'to tide you over' by any chance.....??



HaHaHa .... isn't the G1042 a MM? :)



Yep and a good 'un too, but it's still the one he'll sell you to 'tide you
over' while he farts about with your own P&J.....!

I'm also thinking of going for a rebuild of my Dynavector Karat Ruby.
It's the only cart I have that sounds good with my tweaked RB250....

David

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BTW: extract below from the Cartridge Man's website:

"The Cartridge Man specialises in the repair of all types of phono
cartridges - moving coil, moving magnet and moving iron (variable
reluctance) designs. We normally rebuild to the original design and
guarantee performance at least the equal of the original. All work is
hand-calibrated and guaranteed for one year. A rebuild will typically
comprise stylus replacement and overhaul/replacement of cantilever,
suspension and coils as necessary. Note that stylus material is that of
the original (aluminium, duralumin, boron or sapphire) fitted with a
diamond stylus of correct profile. Customer-requested alternatives may
be fitted if appropriate.
Typical costs range from £75 for a moving magnet to £275+ for a moving
coil depending on the work required. "