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Ortofon MC X30 broken cantilever - what are my options

I purchased this cart about 3 months ago.  After playing a record yesterday, I noticed the Cantilever was slightly askew towards the center of the record.  I decided to brush it lightly with a dry stylus brush to see if something was loose.  The cantilever fell off.  I do not recall any event that could have damaged it but you never know.

I have sent a message to Ortofon - but what are my options?  This is my first time with a broken MC Cart.

maam522a
mahler123
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Did I read that the original cartridge cost $70?  I must be mistaken.  I haven’t looked at MC cartridges in a while but never saw anything in that range.

 

  I had a friend with a MC cantilever break on a $2K cartridge and after a long back and forth with the manufacturer and dealer he was SOL.  I have been using MM cartridges ever since, however Vinyl is not my primary listening medium 

tooblue
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@mahler123 I believe the $70.00 mentioned was for the inspection of the damaged cart. Enjoy the music

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audphile1
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How the Exchange service works

We offer the customer to buy back their cartridge for 25% of the current price list, provided that the customer will buy a new Ortofon cartridge, with either an equivalent or better model. The Exchange Service is available through participating Ortofon Authorised HiFi Dealers pursuant to the purchase of a new cartridge. If you should have the need for this service, please contact your local Ortofon Authorised HiFi Partner.
 

so ortofon will credit you $195 towards the purchase of new cartridge if your current cartridge is out of warranty. That’s pretty decent. 

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richardbrand
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@mahler123 

WTF does SOL mean?  FWIW I only speak strine.  And I hate TLAs

mahler123
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This being a Family Site, use your imagination-or Google, as I just did for TLA

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