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There is a shop in Holland that gives 20% trade-in (list price) on Grado Wood cartridges with a worn/damaged tip.

https://www.pickupnaalden.com/mc-inruilregeling.asp

(I can help with language if Google Translate doesn't work.)

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20% not to be sniffed at.

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I've a DNM Reson Reca MM here - a tweaked version of the Goldring 1042 - you are welcome to borrow.
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Nice offer and it's supposed to be a damn good cartridge.

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I'd be rather careful using that cart Peter, test it with a fairly knackered record. There's a decent chance you could end up with some buggered records if the stylus isn't lined up right, and especially if the adhesive let's go.
The ultimo is a high output Mc BTW, so will work with your kit, I'd be tempted to borrow either that or Paul's reson rather than knacker a record collection
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Thanks guys- I didn’t try it- decided to give it up.
Thanks for the offers of the carts- really thanks a lot
I have a back up to keep me going.
This looks promising

https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre ... 4019705722
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Analogue Source -
Denon DP47f; AT-VM95SH
GL-59; ARB uni pivot; AT- Signet
Ifi Zen Phono
Doug Self balanced Pre amp
Akai 4000DS mk2 R2R
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Tidal / Radio Paradise
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If you have very calm fingers, excellent eyes and a good microscope, all needed tools, long time experience and a lot of courage: yes.
Otherwise no!

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In your case I'd send a mail to a serious retipper, describe your problem and ask for suggestions regarding a needle. I wouldn't take the Ebay offer. The really good ones don't need to announce on ebay. They're booked for weeks.

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