Simplistic NJFET RIAA

[merlin el mago]

I need to repair the cantilever & diamond, I guess the original specs don't change, right?

 

[vgeorge]

To have the original specs only retip from original manufacturer.
Otherwise will always get something different from your original cartridge. Usually better, but you never know until you get it back and payed for it!

 

[merlin el mago]

I have two carts for repair:

Denon DL103R: cantilever broken

Linn Arkiv: diamond lost

Wich one do you repair first?

 

[alexkosha]

Vgeorge is right and my original spec is gone when I repaired my cart. The only way to keep it is to repair it in OEM facility.

 

[merlin el mago]

Also the voltage output will change?

 

[alexkosha]

Yes. I had WB Benz Micro made Spec claimed that out is 0.58mV min to 1.58mV max. Now is about 0.25mV after repair.
I had to choose between 3 options: same, better and way better quality for replacement of cantilever and coils. I choose mid one - just better one. It is same material as was the original one - solid boron.

 

[merlin el mago]

Lowered a lot, Arkiv 0.15mV

 

[alexkosha]

Once again and in my case, it just brought a huge benefit since SQ improved.

 

[merlin el mago]

Wich model of Benz Micro, how much you paid?

 

[alexkosha]

My cart is made by BM for Wilson Benesch TT and called Ply. It is based on BM Glider.
For repair itself, I paid $560 plus shipping.

 

[merlin el mago]

Many thanks for all info.

 

[Bksabath]

I have two carts for repair:

Denon DL103R: cantilever broken

Linn Arkiv: diamond lost

Wich one do you repair first?

WTF U do whit it ?

They Not meant to play darts or cut tiles

 

[merlin el mago]

Torlai offer me:

Cantilever: Aluminium, boron (both same price), ruby (extra cost)
Diamond: Gyger 2º-S, Fine Line, Micro Ridge (all three same cost)

I guess ruby cantilever is better but I haven't idea wich diamond is better or but is the difference in quality or other parameters.

 

[6L6]

I would choose Boron myself...

As for the 3 diamond profiles, they are all very similar, very high performance, with small contact area. They are all arguably the best stylus profile.

More info here -

Advanced Stylus Shapes: Pics, discussion, patents. - Vinyl Engine

 

[vgeorge]

Boron fine for me too. I wouldn' t hesitate to try the Gyger profile.

 

[fdlsys]

Torlai offer me:

Cantilever: Aluminium, boron (both same price), ruby (extra cost)
Diamond: Gyger 2º-S, Fine Line, Micro Ridge (all three same cost)

I guess ruby cantilever is better but I haven't idea wich diamond is better or but is the difference in quality or other parameters.

Prices?

 

[merlin el mago]

Prices?

 

[merlin el mago]

I would choose Boron myself...

As for the 3 diamond profiles, they are all very similar, very high performance, with small contact area. They are all arguably the best stylus profile.

More info here -

Advanced Stylus Shapes: Pics, discussion, patents. - Vinyl Engine

Boron fine for me too. I wouldn' t hesitate to try the Gyger profile.

Thanks guys.

 

[Tea-Bag]

The ruby cantilevers wont bend, they shatter. Done it a few times to make sure the data was valid

 

[Salas]

Mike, you sure know how to express "I broke it" in a scientific way