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Cartridge Damaged, need advise on getting new

My Dynavector DV-xx2 mk2 s missing the cantilever and stylus, a turntable cleaning accident.

https://www.dynavector.com/products/cart/e_xx2mk2.html

Would like to know what other cartridges I can explore in that price range. About $2k US

I loved the xx2 for its transparency and bass, with very good imaging and soundstage, I believe its strongest feature was its music detail retrieval and bass energy.

Please advise on what you might find in a similar or cheaper price range that might suit my requirements.

Also my tonearm is an opera consonance T1288, see details for cartridge compatibility.

http://www.opera-consonance.com/products/tonearm/T988_T1288.htm

Thanks Guys.
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Course not. Who could?
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millercarbon
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Call Peter Ledermann at Soundsmith. First check out his site, read a few Soundsmith cart reviews, and watch a few videos of his to get a feel for it and understand just how much knowledge and experience and skill you are dealing with. Then give a call, give him all the same info and see what he says. 

He can fix it, improve it, or replace it. All his work including repairs and new products come with the best warranty in the business. Full disclosure, haven't actually bought anything, never met the man either. Its just that part and parcel of any upgrades is comprehensive research, especially when the planned upgrade is from Koetsu. Having done the research a Soundsmith from Ledermann stands alone at the top of the list. So check it out and give him a call. 
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