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I'm Jason.
AT OC9 or revamped OC5?
Hi all,
I've long had a soft spot for the AT OC series after having had an OC5 for many years. I'd been after an OC9 for a while but gave up on the idea after the yen/pound price hike, and after missing a secondhand one on eBay got to thinking - would my OC5 if retipped by someone (I'm thinking Expert Stylus but am open to other suggestions) be a worthy contender? Anyone have experience of the results of retipping - are they better than stock or merely as good as?
Cheers,
Jason
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The OC9 new wouldn't cost much different to a re-vamped OC5 at EsCo's prices.
I'd get the 9 myself....
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this reminds me... i forgot to ring you again today dave... i asume you have my tt ok?
i had an oc9 until my cat bust it .. very nice!
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But EsCo will check this for you. If it is beyond redemption you will only be charged ~£25. A full re-tip and clean out should be ~£275.Originally Posted by Dave Cawley
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I'm Jason.
Thanks all, for some reason I thought the Esco re-tip was somewhat cheaper. I think I'll probably save the pennies and go for either a new 9 or one of the 33s.
Meantimes I'll get a NOS stylus for my ADC XLM someone gave me - it's surprisingly good for a MM design...
Jason
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Before you criticise a man, walk a mile in his shoes. Then, when you do - you'll be a mile away. And have his shoes.
Wavy grooves go thru a RigB 540ML on an SL1500C. Digits stream from a cheapie CDP and a Sonos, into a Yamaha 803D driving Kralk Audio little 'uns. I used to have a Linn but I'm better now.
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