Audio Origin or Soundsmith? Rebuilt MMC20EN or New SMMC20EN?

[GessWurker]

Hi - Does anyone have any experience with retipping performed by Audio Origin in the UK? (https://www.audio-origin.co.uk/)

I've just acquired a Beogram 1700 w/the original MMC20EN and need to get a second cart. I need to decide whether to go with Soundsmith (as I have in the past) or give Audio Origin a go. My choices: A freshly-rebuilt MMC20EN from Audio Origin or a new SMMC20EN from Soundsmith. Any thoughts? Experiences? Recommendations?

Cheers!

 

[CrSens]

I can only offer my experience with the Soundsmith SMMC4, it sounds very much like the original, maybe even slightly better.

 

[GessWurker]

I can only offer my experience with the Soundsmith SMMC4, it sounds very much like the original, maybe even slightly better.

Yes, indeed. On a TX2, I've got a Soundsmith SMMC4 and am very happy with it.

 

[bigaltx24]

I have a SMMC4 from Soundsmith, really nice cartridge, great company to deal with.