BeoWorld North America

Re: MMC cartridges - I need a backup

kevinoils — Thu, 17 Apr 2008 16:55:42 GMT

Hi Jeff

I am waiting on a reply from Soundsmith nothing as yet, but its just how far can they go in the re-build, one of your channels is out, I wonder what they could/would do for that? I think also the pricing is good if they can re-use the MMC4 cartriges, Chris mentioned the suspension going due to age I am curious to know what they can do in these situations if the repair that?

Cheers

Kev

Re: MMC cartridges - I need a backup

burantek — Thu, 17 Apr 2008 15:35:25 GMT

very interesting pricing there...

i wonder if they do "other" rebuilds besides just the needle, re: i have a mmc 3 w/ the right channel out, otherwise fine.

thx for the info...

Re: MMC cartridges - I need a backup

kevinoils — Thu, 17 Apr 2008 15:30:55 GMT

Hi Chris

I checked with Soundsmith website and they do replace the cantilever on original cartriges for less cost than buying their own model, a replacement ruby cantilever and nude contact line diamond on an MMC 4 same as smmc 2($529.95) would cost $250. I have sent them an e-mail to query this.

I am really tempted as is my new B&O converted buddy to get one, either a new smmc4 as I trust what you say that they are good.

Oh checked wanted section you have replied to my post ,,,hey cheers Chris. I would be interested in the 2200 platter and hopefully will maybe get a closer match to the original also soon, the one ive got is badly marked, scratched. How much you need to get it on its way?

Cheers

Kev

Re: MMC cartridges - I need a backup

Medogsfat — Thu, 17 Apr 2008 15:08:54 GMT

Hi Kevin,

no I don't and to be honest it would probably be just as expensive to have done (if not more so) than buying new.

Chris.

PS. Have you checked the wanted section?

Re: MMC cartridges - I need a backup

kevinoils — Thu, 17 Apr 2008 14:09:43 GMT

Hi Chris

Do you know of anyone that has sent their MMC range for re-tiping or a new cantilever etc from Soundsmith? I am considering sending a broken MMC 4 to them. I assume that they deal with the suspension etc when it is taken apart by their engineer Peter. I just done know how they get into these as I cant see any way of taking them apart, any knowledge on this stuff.

Ps very temted to get a Soundsmith stylus, though not their new top of the range model lol

Kev

Re: MMC cartridges - I need a backup

Phil Hunt — Thu, 17 Apr 2008 13:34:34 GMT

Where are you? If you want it, I could sell you a good TX turntable and MMC2 cart for $200 but you'd need to pick it up in northern NJ, USA. phil

Re: MMC cartridges - I need a backup

prime — Thu, 07 Feb 2008 17:41:19 GMT

thanks...seems like my best bet. Just checking :)

Re: MMC cartridges - I need a backup

Medogsfat — Wed, 06 Feb 2008 14:06:50 GMT

Hi Rich & welcome to Beoworld

Is it fair to assume that the cartridges you have seen on line are from www.sound-smith.com ?

If so then they really are your best bet by a long shot. Their SMMC4 is far superior to the orignal B&O MMC4, I know as I own one as do other Beoworld members! Not as refined cosmetically but worth every penny though. I wouldn't bother with a 2nd hand B&O item as the suspension is likely to have hardened by now and you have no guarantees over its longevity, unlike the soundsmith ones which have a full warranty.

Chris.

MMC cartridges - I need a backup

prime — Wed, 06 Feb 2008 12:44:37 GMT

Hi my name is Rich and this is my first time posting in this forum and any help would be appreciated. I have a Bang & Olufsen Beogram RX 2 turntable. I would like to get a mmc cartridge as a backup. Is there any chance I can get one under $100. I seen some prices online and they seem a bit high. Thanks again for you help!