2. analog
  3. 1393335431

Repair suspension on B+O MMC2?

I finally got the adapter to use the B+O on standard mount,it sounded very good first try,next morning poor,distorted.The suspension looks damaged as the cantilever leans toward the inside of platter when on record,looks straight at rest.I see an outfit Modular ele repairs for $150.,soundsmith is $295.I might go the $150.Any advise?
playpen

Showing 2 responses by lewm

lewm
6,770 posts
 
The MMC2 has a sapphire/ruby cantilever (can't remember what they call it; both are the same). If you want to preserve a vestige of its sound, then I think you should go for a Ruby cantilever. If you do so, then I do know SoundSmith can provide that. Can the other re-tippers do Ruby?

I am listening to a Grace Ruby with a fresh re-tip by Ledermann using their $350 ruby cantilever and LC stylus. It's not exactly like the Ruby with its OEM elliptical stylus (I've got one of those too), but it is a bit superior in many ways.
lewm
6,770 posts
 
MMC2 is a great cartridge when properly working. Dare I say it is superior to the AT440MLA. Since you already own the MMC2, the notion that you can renew it for the cost of a new ruby cantilever and LC stylus at SoundSmith ($250 for the basic version) should be tempting.

But it's your cartridge, your money, your choice.
More to discover