Mole grips are useful in these situations..Originally Posted by gninnam
I wouldn't play my records with that even if you could straighten it as it will likely still be a bit off and that will do damage.
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Mole grips are useful in these situations..
I wouldn't play my records with that even if you could straighten it as it will likely still be a bit off and that will do damage.
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Dave's right.
Even straightened, the cantilever will have weakened areas that may cause unpredictable effects.
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+1 for Dominic Harper at Northwest Analogue. He has repaired/rebuilt several cartridges for me. Very happy with his work. Nice Chap, good comms and swift turnaround (unlike ESC).
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Thanks all - yes, I will leave to the experts to resolve and waiting on Dominic to reply.
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And please sort the mounting hardware out when you re-install it. Those different screws are firing off my CDO!
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No doubt chosen for sound quality reasons.And please sort the mounting hardware out when you re-install it. Those different screws are firing off my CDO!
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Another vote for ESCo. Speak to Wyndham on the phone. I've had a couple of 103 carts rebuilt with their sapphire cantilever and paratrace - takes this to a whole new level. You can also specify aluminium or boron cantilevers if you wish.
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I think a pair of pliers may be a case of sledgehammer to crack a nut... Something a little more refined may be needed.!
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++ for ESCO, I've also had several carts re-tipped by them over the last year or so, including 2 Denons for the sapphire/paratrace treatment. Sound great and compare favourably with some much more expensive carts I have. Comms are much better now (Julia) and turnaround times and prices v reasonable.
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