That is a tough one as the original has an elliptical stylus mounted on a boron cantilever. The SS ones are mounted on ruby and the $250 & $350 ones are line contact of one sort or another. Good stuff I'm sure but may sound different than stock. When I sent Peter mine with a bent cantilever he was able to straighten it; thereby passing through the horns of that dilemma. I'm listening to it as I type this. I was going to rely on his recommendations.
Sumiko Blackbird Soundsmith Rebuild Level?
I have a Blackbird with a snapped off cantilever that I am going to send to Soundsmith for a rebuild.
Has anyone sent them a Blackbird and what level rebuild did you get? Level 1 ($150), Level 2 ($250) or Level 3 ($350)? I would appreciate your observations on how pleased or not you were.
Thanks in advance.
Has anyone sent them a Blackbird and what level rebuild did you get? Level 1 ($150), Level 2 ($250) or Level 3 ($350)? I would appreciate your observations on how pleased or not you were.
Thanks in advance.