WTD: Shure stylus N97xe, N92e or similar. Broken cantilevers acceptable.

[Len Co]

I have had a spate of broken needles which is surprising as I am not generally clumsy and have a light touch (I'm told).
If anyone has anything in the N97 or N92 range going cheap please let me know, even broken cantilevers with tips qualify as I have some suitable tubing for repairs, and a cactus plant for backup.
(Naturally the tip needs to be reasonable, I do (hopefully) want to use them without doing any damage.)
Happy New Year anyway...

[martinswimmer]

Just out of interest - what cactus do you use? How do you find it sounds compared with the original?
Happy New Year!

[Len Co]

Just out of interest - what cactus do you use? How do you find it sounds compared with the original?
Happy New Year!

To be honest Martin I haven't resorted to the cactus yet, but them big spiky ones in the cowboy films look like they could do the job. I believe they sound better with back loaded thorn speakers.
( I do have some very fine aluminium tubing though and am itching to try it out )

[martinswimmer]

I'd love to try fixing some of my cartridges, but need one of those magnifying glass lamps that you get at nail places ;-) Good luck with the search!