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RE: Save your money or use it to...

Posted by tketcham (A) on June 27, 2012 at 18:11:58

In Reply to: RE: Save your money or use it to... posted by bjh on June 26, 2012 at 19:18:01:

Hi, bjh,
I differ on the cost of MM stylus replacements; you can find replacements for around 60% to 75%. That includes the entire assembly, with a new suspension. And you can get replacement stylus assemblies for most any MM cartridge.

As for MC cartridges, you're right that I didn't give them some credit; if you consider exchanges. But the exchanges are all over the map. Some MC exchanges run about 20% to 30% discount for a new (retip) stylus on a used cartridge. No new suspension. Some exchanges are for upgrades only. Many do not have an exchange program at all. Some do provide a new cartridge and probably the best deal on MC exchanges is with Clearaudio. You get a new cartridge by trading in a used one and they'll give a good price on the trade-in. That's if you want a Clearaudio cartridge. Benz-Micro's pricing policy on the other hand is just irritating.

The high priced MC trade-in game is something I don't play. Or should I say can't afford.

Thanks for pointing out that there are options for MC cartridges. More limiting than for MM cartridges, but options just the same.

Regards,
Tom

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