Which cantilever to choose for re-tip


I have two cartridges I plan on having re tipped by Soundsmith. One is a Shelter 501 II, and the other is a Lyra Lydian B.
Both of these came originally with boron cantilevers. 
Is it worth the $450 each for the boron or should I go for the $350 ruby? 
jsbail

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Ok. Seems boron is the way to go on the Shelter. More than half what I paid for the cartridge but still seems worth it if it sounds great when repaired.
I decided to have them evaluate the Lyra. The stylus looks fine but has turned sideways. The cantilever is loose. I hope they can glue it.


 It turns out the Shelter could not be repaired do to suspension damage. My fiancé was trying to do me a favor by dusting. Married her anyway.

Going with a boron cantilever on the Lyra.