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Jason P
02-12-2009, 13:47
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
Dave Cawley
02-12-2009, 14:07
The suspension is going to be old.

Dave
DSJR
02-12-2009, 22:00
The OC9 new wouldn't cost much different to a re-vamped OC5 at EsCo's prices.

I'd get the 9 myself....
The Vinyl Adventure
02-12-2009, 22:05
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!
Mike
02-12-2009, 22:10
The suspension is going to be old.

Dave

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.
Jason P
03-12-2009, 09:33
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