Well solving a problem and adding to a problem are different ,say,
approaches of the problems. We , I think, solved the problem stated
by chakster. We even reduced the problem to two choices by
considering Lofgren/Bearwald as the same solution. For those
who own many 7'' records Stevenson for others Bearwald.
The problem with the glued styli in exotic cantilevers can be
solved with aluminum (alloy) cantilevers which, according to
Carr (his post in the MM thread) have as advantage that the
stylus can be pressure fitted. I own 3 FR-7 kinds, Miyabi standard,
Magic Diamond and Anchor (Dertonarm) all with aluminum cantilever.
Those are among my best MC carts. So to regard aluminum as
some kind of inferiour material is problematic.
The manufacturers as well as repair services get the cantilever/
stylus combo's from their suppliers. Those are mostly used
by the so called ''retipps''. Gluing a new stylus in the original
cantilever seems to be much more difficult than gluing the
combo in the ''joint pipe'' on which also the coils and suspension
are fastened. BTW the joint pipe is usually an aluminum tube.
The manufacturers as well as the retippers are
assumed to check the styli as delivered by their providers.
We can't complain by styli/cantilever producers if something
is wrong with either.
