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cartridge repair....repair service center needed

I need to have a Monster Alpha Genesis retipped ...broke off....

I got a quote of 400 from a place in Bellevue WA at phonocartridgeretipping.com.

Anyone use them before? Not sure where to turn.

Thanks 
mswobo
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stereo5
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I had a Denon MC cartridge retipped by the Needle Clinic in Washington.  Andy is a stand up guy and returned my cartridge with new cantilever and stylus tip for 200.00.  It was exactly 8 days time from me sending the cartridge to him from the other side of the US to when I received it back.  He emailed me when cartridge was complete and I paid him via PayPal..  He was less expensive and took much less time to repair than Soundsmith.  Andy will get all my business from now on.
mswobo OP
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@stereo5  I talked to him today and got great advice....I am glad I called him....off it goes to him.
 
Will update my experience when its finished.


frogman
7,358 posts
 
Please let me know how you made out.  I also have a Monster cartridge in need of retipping.  How will your cartridge be repaired?  New tip? New cantilever and tip?  Cantilever material?  Type of tip?  Thanks! 
mswobo OP
59 posts
 
@frogman  will do... Be at least a week before it goes out.... 
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nandric
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Dear frogman, According to J. Carr the least harm by the so

called ''refurbishing'' is the stylus only exchange. Cantilever

(boron) + stylus is about $500. Monster cartridge can be get

for about the same price. The best ''place'' for the new stylus

is ''Expert stylus, uk'' (=/- 180 GBP).

 

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