Well, it had to happen....

[Al ears]

While getting several happy years out of my Zyx R100-02 cartridge I attempted to fit it to new forearm, then..... disaster!

I blame the dog who barged into the back of my legs at a vital moment and ping goes the cantilever. Sheared straight off.

Anyone know a good fixer?

Trying to contact Northwest Analogue at the moment.

 

[stevebrock]

oh dear - new cartridge time

 

[stevebrock]

oh dear - new cartridge time

 

[Al ears]

oh dear - new cartridge time

Don't rub it in. And no I hadn't had anything to drink, mores the pity, might have taken the edge off.

Trying to see if it can be repaired. If not it's the AT OC-9/III calling.

 

[BIGBERNARDBRESSLAW]

I blame the dog who barged into the back of my legs at a vital moment and ping goes the cantilever. Sheared straight off.

I presume you've sat the dog down, stuck a DVD of Korean eating habits in the DVD player, and warned him/her about their future conduct. *biggrin*

 

[Al ears]

I blame the dog who barged into the back of my legs at a vital moment and ping goes the cantilever. Sheared straight off.

I presume you've sat the dog down, stuck a DVD of Korean eating habits in the DVD player, and warned him/her about their future conduct. *biggrin*

Perhaps I should have done, but he's in the wok already.

 

[thescarletpronster]

Had the dog been drinking?

Sorry, that's not very helpful. Hope you can find a craftsman to fix the cantilever - I've got a feeling that your system is at the expensive end.

Alternatively, do you have accidental damage cover on your insurance? And does this extend to dog-related injuries? That might at least mitigate the cost.

Good luck!

 

[BIGBERNARDBRESSLAW]

I blame the dog who barged into the back of my legs at a vital moment and ping goes the cantilever. Sheared straight off.

I presume you've sat the dog down, stuck a DVD of Korean eating habits in the DVD player, and warned him/her about their future conduct. *biggrin*

Perhaps I should have done, but he's in the wok already.

 

[Al ears]

Had the dog been drinking?

Sorry, that's not very helpful. Hope you can find a craftsman to fix the cantilever - I've got a feeling that your system is at the expensive end.

Alternatively, do you have accidental damage cover on your insurance? And does this extend to dog-related injuries? That might at least mitigate the cost.

Good luck!

Lovely thought but I done think they will buy it.

 

[ifor]

Had the dog been drinking?

Sorry, that's not very helpful. Hope you can find a craftsman to fix the cantilever - I've got a feeling that your system is at the expensive end.

Alternatively, do you have accidental damage cover on your insurance? And does this extend to dog-related injuries? That might at least mitigate the cost.

Good luck!

Lovely thought but I done think they will buy it.

it would be covered if you have accidental damage cover.

 

[Al ears]

Had the dog been drinking?

Sorry, that's not very helpful. Hope you can find a craftsman to fix the cantilever - I've got a feeling that your system is at the expensive end.

Alternatively, do you have accidental damage cover on your insurance? And does this extend to dog-related injuries? That might at least mitigate the cost.

Good luck!

Lovely thought but I done think they will buy it.

it would be covered if you have accidental damage cover.

I do have accidental damage cover so will give it a try as have never claimed on it yet. Will let you know how it goes.

Meanwhile, on the advice of that nice guy Dominic at Northwest Analogue , I have ordered an Audio Technica F7.

 

[daytona600]

if you bought from a dealer claiming your insurance very easy if you have a invoice

 

[Al ears]

if you bought from a dealer claiming your insurance very easy if you have a invoice

Got it direct from Japan. Might have original receipt somewhere.

 

[Al ears]

Perhaps the moral of this story is, don't buy a moving coil cartridge if it is less than £1000 and you can afford to have it repaired.

 

[Al ears]

if you bought from a dealer claiming your insurance very easy if you have a invoice

Thanks for the idea. Just had a result and didn't even need an invoice.

Good old Direct Line have offered a cash settlement for the cost of a new Zyx R100 (as currently listed on the Analogue Seduction website).

Not that's just fine because the UK RRP is now a good deal more than I paid importing direct. ........

 

[thescarletpronster]

Great news! You can owe me a pint for the suggestion... [wink]

Now all you need to do is rehome the dog and enjoy some cracking music once again.

Nice one.

 

[BIGBERNARDBRESSLAW]

Now all you need to do is rehome the dog

Unfortunately, the dog's already Beef Chow Chow Mien. *biggrin*

 

[stevebrock]

anothrt Zyx then - sorted

 

[Al ears]

anothrt Zyx then - sorted

Possibly but have just bought a cheaper alternative. If the Zyx's of this world are not repairable I may avoid.

 

[stevebrock]

if insurance co are giving you a cheque happy days

 

[Al ears]

if insurance co are giving you a cheque happy days

Direct payment to bank. Happy days indeed. Will just have to see if Dominics advice is correct and the Audio Tecnica AT-F7 is as good as he says or maybe try the 0C-9 if it isn't.

 

[thescarletpronster]

Unfortunately, the dog's already Beef Chow Chow Mien. *biggrin*

That'll go nicely with the pint Al's going to buy me.

 

[Al ears]

Unfortunately, the dog's already Beef Chow Chow Mien. *biggrin*

That'll go nicely with the pint Al's going to buy me.

If I every meet you it might be more than one.

However, now starting a new thread on the updated system and cartridge in particular, for them that might be interested.