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Ortophon spu-gt, which rebuild ?

I have a Ortophon SPU-GT, which came to me with no information.

It appears to have a bent stylus, but still plays nicely on some disposable vinyl.

Strangely, it appears to have a s-shaped bend, almost like it was made that way.

I have heard good things about the Sound-Smith rebuilds, but don't know which level to chose.

Are there other options I should consider?

Ken
kenyonbm
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viridian
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Yes, Ortofon will rebuild the cartridge.
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viridian
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Or you might try this gent:

http://www.phonocartridgeretipping.com/contact.html

a viable alternative.
kenyonbm OP
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I see now that it is Ortofon, now that it is too late to change it. How embarrassing.

What I am not sure of is which level rebuild to go for, ruby cantilever or aluminum, which profile diamond, that sort of thing.

Also I see now that it is the elliptical version.

Should I go for stock or an upgrade ?

Ken
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viridian
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What are you looking to achieve? A close replacation of original performance? Increased detail retrival at the expense of a bit more tension? Maximal detail retrival? Smoother freqency response?

All of the options are good ones, but it begs the question of what you want for your system.
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