I can't wait to hear it now! (should arrive any day now). I bought an original D 30 Mk II stylus just to be on the safe side. Hmm, it seems that turntablebasics doesn't sell re-grip outside the US for some reason (hopefully I won't be needing it). Thanks for the feedback.
NOS Ortofon VMS 30 MkII
I just bought a NOS/NIB Ortofon VMS 30 MkII (haven't received it yet). I'm wondering how these old Ortofon moving iron designs hold up against age (it's 20 years old!). I've read both positive and negative comments about NOS cartridges. It seems that some brands hold up better than others. Has anybody had NOS experiences with this model (or others from the VMS line)? Are the potential problems limited to the stylus part or is it likely that the rest of the cartridge will be affected too?