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New Audio Technica ART9XA Up and Running.....
ART-9's are pretty good carts. Good detail and fast. Just keep the stylus clean and you should good for a long time.  
VPI Shyla cartridge?
It's an ART-9, just with a red plastic housing.  
VAS (Steven Leung) cartridge repair/retipping service?
Hey guys. Sorry, I haven’t checked up on Audiogon in a long time. If you have any questions related to your cartridge that needs repairs or my opinions certain questions, PM or shoot me an email with photos of your cart. I will try my best to answ... 
Cartridge distorting progressively during playback
It can also be the stylus, coil or suspension having problems. But you cartridge is brand new so it really shouldn't be unless it's a manufacturer defect. 
Ortofon 2M Bronze
Yes you can change to the Bronze stylus but it may not sound right or a well as you expect. 
broken dreams - new cartridge help please!
@chakster I understand the point you are trying to make about retipping not being original but if I can get it 95% of the way there, that is already satisfactory for many people. You have to understand that 5% is sacrificed because of damage and s... 
VAS (Steven Leung) cartridge repair/retipping service?
Hey guys. I just made Denon DL-103 in an Ebony body and convert the coil for Mono LP. I posted a recording and few pictures on my Facebook page. The cartridge is phenomenal for the mono records and very easy to listen to without it getting boring.... 
VAS (Steven Leung) cartridge repair/retipping service?
Both @slaw and @kadaju 's cartridges are in queue and both can be repaired. I just have some Dynavector cartridge that are being worked on currently that need to be returned first.  
Are DAC's overpriced?
It just depends on what you are looking for. There are certainly DAC's at every price point. 
Does it make sense to retip vdH Grasshopper cartridge
dcaudio Contact me and email me a few pictures of your cartridge. I have worked with Van Den Hul cartridges before. I have a VDH Frog that I retipped with boron line contact.  
VPI Turntable repair
Hey guys, if you have any questions on whether something can be fixed or need an arm/table looked at, feel free to contact me.Or if you just want something tuned up, like replacing the tonearm wire or performing some preventative maintenance, I am... 
VAS (Steven Leung) cartridge repair/retipping service?
If anyone needs more info or feedback on my service, I originally started out on audiomart or you can look at my facebook page for more of my recent repairs (vasnyinc). https://www.usaudiomart.com/details/649398620-phono-cartridge-repair-service/ 
VAS (Steven Leung) cartridge repair/retipping service?
@frogman You’ll need to send me a few pictures of your cartridge. I usually do not like to glue styli onto cantilevers because it will not last as long. However, I can still install a new boron line contact based on the info you provided about you... 
VAS (Steven Leung) cartridge repair/retipping service?
@hdm Send me a few pictures of the AT33 Mono and I will see what I can do for it. Alternatively, if you are looking for major upgrade on the Mono side, I can build you a VAS Nova Mono. 
Rega P25 cartridge upgrade
I have a Grace F8C, new old stock one that I got from a Grace collector. Either never played them or he only demo-ed them. He was weird guy that just liked to look at the cartridges but I liked the guy for that. I think it would be better than the...