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Originally Posted by NZ421291
Owned a Koetsu Black for 15 years- never missed a beat.
Loved the cartridge.
Yes, its on the warm, romantic side of the spectrum, but it sure played music.
Replaced the Black with a Lyra Argo i when the diamond 'fell out' of the Black. The Argo was very different, being far more detailed and precise, yet I still miss the Blacks presentation, especially on female voices.
I may get the Black re-tipped, its a great cartridge.
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You can send it back to Koetsu for a new stylus. It will cost you, but they will completely rebuild the cartridge, including the stylus assembly, etc. and you will effectively receive a brand-new cartridge back.
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