I have had my XV-1s re-tipped by Soundsmith and I'd do it again in a hearbeat. Peter does excellent work.
I don't think you will get changes in tone from a re-tip, but you will get a good bump in resolution if you go with their line-contact stylus.
The only downside I know of is that the lead times have grown a bit over the last year. That is the sign of good results.
I don't think you will get changes in tone from a re-tip, but you will get a good bump in resolution if you go with their line-contact stylus.
The only downside I know of is that the lead times have grown a bit over the last year. That is the sign of good results.