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An even cheaper fix ( though you may view it as temporary) is to buy an Audio-Technical AT-95 replacement stylus (available as elliptical, line contact, and Shibata profiles) then clip the "wings" and replace the stylus assembly yourself. This technique is well documented on several Internet sites. I was skeptical until I tried it myself -replacing a worn Aurum Beta S stylus with the Shibata version AT-95. Surprisingly simple, cheap, and a great improvement over the original.

Have SoundSmith retip with their top line contact diamond w/ruby cantilever. I did so with a Virtuoso Wood and it was a major improvement.

I went the fastest route,traded it in for a new one at music direct,back in again in 2 days,sounds better than the old one.I called and emailed soundsmith with no replies,guess they don't care or want my business.Thanks for all the advise.