Goldring Eroica , worth retipping ...?

It depends..., posted on January 14, 2017 at 12:40:57
kootenay Audiophile Posts: 8446 Location: Calgary, Alberta Joined: October 16, 2007	If the retipping job costs more than what you've paid for it, I think it's time to move on.

Yes, posted on January 14, 2017 at 13:23:10

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All Cartridges are system dependent and musical presentation and genre taste actually will be the critical point to consider. Also how many spares do you currently have as the cartridge should be saleable as is.

Not knowing the above, and thus based on the Goldring Rep (had 1012 & 1042), I would retip. $250 at Soundsmith is good value for a cartridge in this range and the ruby cantilever should add something in speed. I believe the cart has reasonable realism and bass. Note the line contact is not the same as the FGII so sound will change somewhat. Still a good cart.

New I personally prefer Dyna & Shelter but that is based on my system and preferences.
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Yes, posted on January 14, 2017 at 13:40:01
Ross Audiophile Posts: 1814 Joined: January 24, 2000	It is a well regarded mid level MC cartridge. A SS rebuild will bring new life to this cartridge and will be much cheaper than purchasing a new cartridge that would sound better. If you don't want it- sell it as is. You will be surprised at how many will be interested in purchasing. Best, Ross

RE: Goldring Eroica , worth retipping ...? , posted on January 14, 2017 at 16:48:42
PAR	I don't know where you are geographically (suspect Burkina Faso isn't true). So on pricing alone I wouldn't think that re-tippng a 315 gbp cartridge is worthwhile unless you have motivations beyond just keeping it going. The last time I looked at a straightforward re-tip it was circa 300 gbp. Buy a new one or something else.

RE: Goldring Eroica , worth retipping ...? , posted on January 15, 2017 at 04:04:50
A.Wayne Audiophile Posts: 2527 Location: Front row center Joined: November 30, 2011	Thanks for the responses guys , Its a 800 cartridge here now , a SS re tip at 250 makes sense of course any higher towards new , not ..... Audio Advisors has them on sale .. http://www.audioadvisor.com/mobile/prodinfo.asp?number=GOEROLX&variation=HO&gclid=CPjt_tmMxNECFQ65wAodgtoHiQ

RE: Goldring Eroica , worth retipping ...? , posted on January 23, 2017 at 09:04:44

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Spoke to Peter at SS, will go with the basic re-tip and revive this beast..

Now what to do with my V15 type III .. :)

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