Grizzly Posted May 4, 2017 Posted May 4, 2017 Item: As aboveLocation: Adelaide HillsPrice: $200 incl post if neededItem Condition: see descriptionReason for selling: contemplating a change/upgradePayment Method: Cash, EFT, Paypal, Extra Info: This particular cart was bought from another member after having a new cantilever and stylus fitted by Benz in Switzerland. It has done approximately 140 hours (I use a golf clicker thingy to keep track) and of course the stylus still has loads still to give. At this stage it is a candidate for repair as the right channel has dropped out and shows an internal impedance of around 220 ohm. I contacted Benz to ask about repair and have been told by their Australian distributor that the cost will be between $450 and $550 (as per an email from Michael at Absolute High End). So for a total outlay of max $750 you can end up with a superb high end cartridge with low usage! If you're wondering why I don't just fix it myself- I have the upgrade idea firmly stuck in my head now and simply can't be bothered going through the whole repair process to wind up with something that isn't an upgrade (apart from an upgrade in current performance, of course!). I don't have the original packing, sadly, but can pack it carefully for post and am confident it will survive. Pictures: Can do tonight if there is any interest....
Mat-with-one-t Posted May 4, 2017 Posted May 4, 2017 If I may, why is the "repair" not under warranty? I'd imagine a company like that would honour a dud repair?
Guest Posted May 4, 2017 Posted May 4, 2017 10 minutes ago, Mat-with-one-t said: If I may, why is the "repair" not under warranty? I'd imagine a company like that would honour a dud repair? You may. I think the current issue is unrelated to the cantilever or stylus ie a wiring problem. Unless they are related somehow? It may warrant further investigation.....
ex brickie Posted May 4, 2017 Posted May 4, 2017 If you find there is a cheaper fix I'd be interested please
Mat-with-one-t Posted May 4, 2017 Posted May 4, 2017 3 hours ago, Grizzly said: You may. I think the current issue is unrelated to the cantilever or stylus ie a wiring problem. Unless they are related somehow? It may warrant further investigation..... Maybe some knowledgeable Benz peeps can chime in?
Guest Posted May 4, 2017 Posted May 4, 2017 Having just been informed as to the extent of Benz Micros generous trade in scheme, this is no longer available. 1
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