bent cantilever


I have a Dynavector 20X2L that the cantilever is slightly bent off center. Any advice/remedy without having to have it retipped? Thanks 

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Showing 2 responses by bradf

Please read the above referenced post by Johnathan Carr. He explains that an accumulation of magnetic particles in the area of the magnets and coil can displace the cantilever alignment. He states that the Lyra cartridge can be cleaned internally (professionally) to remedy the fault.
I haven't researched how applicable this would be to your cartridge, but think it would be worthwhile for you to look into, especially if you have no recollection of contacting your cartridge in a manner to cause a bend / misalignment. Good Luck
Is there an actual bend or is the cantilever positioned off center where it protrudes thru the body or motor assembly.

Here is some info that may or may not be  be relevant. It was posted by the designer of Lyra cartridges.

Read the post from Jcarr posted 04-05-2014 3:45am

Read, JCarr post/responses
The relevant info would be the effect of ferrous material attracted to the magnetic fields of the coils/magnet and the collection of such material affecting the stylus alignment.
https://forum.audiogon.com/discussions/rega-rp10-vta-shims?highlight=Rega%2BVTA