Sound smith did a "retip only" on my Benz LP several years ago. It took about 8 weeks and cost $475. I was surprised to find that it needed some break in after I got it back, but afterwards it sounded the same as when brand new as far as I could tell. I was very pleased with the quality of the work by Soundsmith. It's like getting a brand new Benz for $475. In fact, I recently sent my Benz back for a second Retip and I am counting the days until I get it back.
Benz Ebony L retip
I am looking to get my Benz retipped. I also wish to keep the original boron cantilever, condition permitting.
I does not appear that Benz offers these services so I am down to van den Hul, Soundsmith, Expert Stylus (UK) and Northwest Analogue (also UK). Any one have experience with these names and if so:
1) make and model of cart?
2) work done?
3) approximate time taken?
4) level of satisfaction and how close to the original cart sound was the retip.
Thanks
I does not appear that Benz offers these services so I am down to van den Hul, Soundsmith, Expert Stylus (UK) and Northwest Analogue (also UK). Any one have experience with these names and if so:
1) make and model of cart?
2) work done?
3) approximate time taken?
4) level of satisfaction and how close to the original cart sound was the retip.
Thanks