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Help Which re-tip best for denon 103R? Shibata?

or Soundsmith diamond etc? read lots of conflicting stuff on shibata.... out of this world but takes eternity to get it done in germany and maybe not as good as sound

Anyone had theirs done by soundsmith at the 3rd level? results? heard the Shibata? thanks for whatever info can gv.
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thomasheisig
568 posts
 
Heard the Denon 103 with a Shibata Needle, the System was totally rebuilt + a new, heavy Body. It is amazing, IMHO shows what lots of other cartridges are: over priced Average.

Based on that, I ordered a 103R, the needle Man told me, it is even more impressive ....
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rauliruegas
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Dear M189009: I think that for the re-tip price you can buy a new and original one.

Regards and enjoy the music.
Raul.
yagbol2
66 posts
 
how much would rebuild with shibata cost?
wwwrecords
172 posts
 
You might want to check over on the Vinyl Asylum. There has been some talk about the $250 retip by soundsmith and those who have had it done are very pleased. I think it includes a ruby cantaliver, but not sure.
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