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Damaged stylli on my Grado Gold cart?

post #1 of 14
9/16/06 at 10:04pm
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Here's a pic:

http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v1...Anch=imgAnch39

I haven't rolled a record in ages since someone pointed out it might be bent...is it? It used to skip like crazy on some records when I first purchased the TT used on audiogon, it's a Rega Planar P3 (iirc).

If the stylli is bent, who should I turn to to replace it? Not sure if Grado does repairs on stylii's for some reason

Thanks!

-George
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post #2 of 14
9/16/06 at 10:47pm

It does look bent

I know for a fact that Grado does re-tipping on their new prestige and refrence cartridges. Not so sure about yours, but I'd just call the friendly folks a Grado and ask, they have a pretty good customer service program. I should really look at the date things are posted too,
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post #3 of 14
9/17/06 at 10:25am
According to the papers that came with my Grado Gold, its stylus assembly should be user replaceable, provided you have the removal tool that comes with the cartridge. It also states that replacement stylus assembly can be purchased from a dealer.
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post #4 of 14
9/17/06 at 12:47pm

J. Raskin has 'em

http://www.needledoctor.com/s.nl/it....=2&category=51


$90.00 for the styli..

Grado only retips their refrence series (the ones incased in wood)
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post #5 of 14
9/17/06 at 2:17pm
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Salt Peanuts
According to the papers that came with my Grado Gold, its stylus assembly should be user replaceable, provided you have the removal tool that comes with the cartridge. It also states that replacement stylus assembly can be purchased from a dealer.
Hmm, ok. I don't have the removal tool. I'll contact Grado and see if they'd be willing to replace it before I have to...I imagine i'd break it (clumsy hands).
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post #6 of 14
9/28/06 at 12:02pm
Hey Nick 214,

Please don't put up links to my competitors in my forum. I missed about 1 week out here and missed this thread until now.

Gloco,

I sell the replacement stylus for the Grado Presige series. The Stylus looks twisted to me and it is real easy to change. If you haven't gotten this taken care of yet, I can send you one of my tools for FREE and give you a discount on the Stylus. Just give me a call and I'll take good care of you.
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post #7 of 14
9/28/06 at 7:45pm

Will do

Sorry 'bout that one, Todd.
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post #8 of 14
9/29/06 at 10:27pm
Hi Nick,

No problem - just would rather keep my competitors out o' here

Todd
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post #9 of 14
10/2/06 at 12:34pm
gloco:

If UI were you I would try to torsionate back the styli using some very small and precise pliers (maybe a pair of tweezers).
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post #10 of 14
10/3/06 at 2:29am
Quote:
Originally Posted by gloco
Here's a pic:

http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v1...Anch=imgAnch39

I haven't rolled a record in ages since someone pointed out it might be bent...is it? It used to skip like crazy on some records when I first purchased the TT used on audiogon, it's a Rega Planar P3 (iirc).

If the stylli is bent, who should I turn to to replace it? Not sure if Grado does repairs on stylii's for some reason

Thanks!

-George
G-Loco, I read this post, read this comic, put the two together and thought of you.

http://www.deviantart.com/deviation/...e+-in%3Ascraps

I'll pour a 40 for your stylus tonite!
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post #11 of 14
10/4/06 at 12:21pm
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LOL Jahn.

Todd, thankd for the offer! I did send in the cart to grado last week. I sent them an email and they replied back with their address. I'll give them a call and see where they are at with it at the end of the week. I can't wait to get it back since I got some rega R1's

edit: I just called Grado and the lady on the phone said it'll be back in my hands next week...yay!
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post #12 of 14
10/17/06 at 3:09pm
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Update...

I just called Grado again and they haven't touched the stylus yet. The lady on the phone said maybe next week....

I'll give them until next week. If its not done by then I'll request to have it shipped back and I'll contact Todd to get this darn thing repaired.
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post #13 of 14
10/17/06 at 8:39pm
Hi Gloco,

I am sure Grado Labs will take very good care of you. I know they are swamped right now but I know they will get to your cartridge as fast as they can.

Todd
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post #14 of 14
10/18/06 at 10:11am
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Todd
Hi Gloco,

I am sure Grado Labs will take very good care of you. I know they are swamped right now but I know they will get to your cartridge as fast as they can.

Todd
Ah, that's good to know. I thought they may be taking their time on it if they were fixing it for free. Thanks for checking in Todd!

EDIT: I rec'd the replacement back...they sent me a new Grado gold cart! Nice! Now I gotta allign it properly.
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