Soundsmith retips

I suspect that any rebuild/retip will sound different even if done by the original manufacturer. Depending on what you have done with Soundsmith (change a saphire cantilever for a carbon fiber, etc.) There could be a great change. Whether that is a good or bad thing only you can decide after setup.

I have had my XV-1s re-tipped by Soundsmith and I'd do it again in a hearbeat. Peter does excellent work.

I don't think you will get changes in tone from a re-tip, but you will get a good bump in resolution if you go with their line-contact stylus.

The only downside I know of is that the lead times have grown a bit over the last year. That is the sign of good results.

Thanks much for the responses! Very good as usual.