ok; please let's move on (for the second time) from this price/distribution/re-tipping subject matter. it's depressing. we have all made our points. and this product deserves better. if you just cannot help yourself please go to the 'other' Etsuro Gold thread and dump on that one. i promise a listening perception post later tonight when i get home and can listen to my fabulous Etsuro Gold cartridge.
which i love to do!!!!
Sorry Mike, but re-tipping is an interesting subject with any cartridge, as well as expected diamond life - as, just for example, tube life in threads on expensive tubes.
I look forward to reading about your listening experience, but as long as threads are kept civilized and factual I think we should not have taboo subjects in WBF.