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

cartridge rebuild
 

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

cartridge rebuild
 

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

cartridge rebuild
 

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

cartridge rebuild
 

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

cartridge rebuild
 

"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.....??

cartridge rebuild
 

"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.....??

cartridge rebuild
 

"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.....!

cartridge rebuild
 

"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.....!

cartridge rebuild
 

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

***

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. "

cartridge rebuild
 

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

***

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. "

cartridge rebuild
 

Nope, I have an Axis in the loft which was pressed into service for the
duration ........ That has a Goldring High Output MC which suits it well, I
think, certainly better than the K9 and K18(?) which were on it before.
Anyway, it's back in the loft and I'm still hankering after and
Archiv.............maybe one day, maybe not!!!!

cartridge rebuild
 

Nope, I have an Axis in the loft which was pressed into service for the
duration ........ That has a Goldring High Output MC which suits it well, I
think, certainly better than the K9 and K18(?) which were on it before.
Anyway, it's back in the loft and I'm still hankering after and
Archiv.............maybe one day, maybe not!!!!

cartridge rebuild
 

Dear Chris
Yes it is possible to have the cartridge re cantilevered, I can't comment on
the companies mentioned but I had my Kieseki PHS repaired when the sapphire
cantilever snapped. Might even be possible to straighten with the right
tools.

Good luck
Richard
"Chris Morriss" wrote in message
...
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

cartridge rebuild
 

Dear Chris
Yes it is possible to have the cartridge re cantilevered, I can't comment on
the companies mentioned but I had my Kieseki PHS repaired when the sapphire
cantilever snapped. Might even be possible to straighten with the right
tools.

Good luck
Richard
"Chris Morriss" wrote in message
...
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

cartridge rebuild
 

Rob.
Try Russ Andrews Tip Tonik stylus cleaner as your Arkiv has most likely
got gunge build up that 'scratch' cleaning will not touch.
I've used it on my Klyde it works. Not bad for £9.95 www.russandrews.com
Geoffrey.
"Rob Fisher" wrote in message
...
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

cartridge rebuild
 

Rob.
Try Russ Andrews Tip Tonik stylus cleaner as your Arkiv has most likely
got gunge build up that 'scratch' cleaning will not touch.
I've used it on my Klyde it works. Not bad for £9.95 www.russandrews.com
Geoffrey.
"Rob Fisher" wrote in message
...
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