Is it worth getting an 11 year old cartridge re-tipped?


Hi - I have a Lyra Kleos which is 11 years old with about 1500 hours use. It now mis-tracks on a few LP's that play perfectly on a friends system. My dealer had a look at it through his USB miocroscope and said that the stylus was rounded and suspension seemed a bit flat. He said he didn't think there was much life left in it.

 

So, I could send it away to be re-tipped, but given its age I am wondering whether or not I shoukd just get a new unit in case the damper/suspension is beyond repair...

bazb

I’ve had my Clear Audio Maestro for about 20 years. 

Andy Kim at Needle Clinic has been re- tipping and refurbishing it when needed  

He replaced its suspension on its last re- tip. Always sounds great when i get it back. His fee is very reasonable and turn

around is very fast. Most cases within a week.

I cant say enough good things about his work. 

I would retip it. Listen to it and then figure out what to do - use it as a primary cartridge, keep it as a spare or sell it. It’s worth giving it a chance.