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I damanged my Shelter cartridge, next steps?....

Hi Folks:
Well, I managed to damage my Shelter 501 mkII by, well, bumping into it. So, to cut a long story short, the stylus is leaning to one side horizontally, and is pointing more steeply vertically (wider angle between end of stylus and body of cartridge). Finally, the stylus appeas to be more 'springy' and is not as rigid.

So, question is, can I salvage it? Should I try to orient it correctly, or can it be 'reseated'. The stylus does not appear to be bent or broken - just out of correct orientation, and a little loose. Anyway, I'd value advice on whether this can be fixed, and who I might bring it to for such a fix. The cartridge is about 2.2 years old and has about 250 hours on it.

Looking forward to hearing any recommendations on next steps. IF I have to replace the cartridge, I'd also welcome input on replacements. I've a teres 255 with OL Silver Arm. Preamp is Supratek Syrah.

Thanks!!!
John.
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nrchy
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Before doing anything else you need to find someone on which you can lay the blame for this misdeed. Any other step taken will be out of order. Somebody else has got to be responsible for this!!!

Personally I tend to blame Carl!
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outlier OP
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Guys, thanks for the advice. Some good options mentioned. I'm still open to a number of cartridge choices. I may go with a more reasonably priced option in the short term (perhaps the DL 103), and save to get something better longer term. Another option might be to jump on a bargain used cartridge - the ZYX Airy 2s looks inviting at $925 for example. Still, this is an expense I hadn't anticipated, so am weary of spending more than $800 just now. Does anyone know where I can still pick up a new Denon DL103, or where I can get a good deal on another Shelter 501 Mk2? The Sumiko does look interesting too.. Anyway, thanks again for the advice. Shame I can't salvage this Shelter ;-(
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viridian
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Denon 103 and 103r can be had at www.audiocubes.com. The Yamamoto looks interesting, but .18mv output? This is the lowest output cartridge I have ever seen, a couple of older Ortofons excepted.
dirtyragamuffin
213 posts
 
Nrchy: "Personally I tend to blame Carl!"

I'll second that.

Outlier, have you checked on the cost of repairing your Shelter?
rauliruegas
9,123 posts
 
Dear John: The Sumiko Celebration is a top performer and a bargain of cartridge for what it do for the music reproduction. I totally agree with Lugnut, this cartridge is one of my favorities.

Jphii: Take care with the Yamamoto very low output cartridge.

Regards and enjoy the music.
Raul.
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