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Ortofon offers Special Repair Service

Special Repair service SPU, Exclusive, Vintage and Cadenza series

Ortofon SPU Series, Exclusive Series (MC Windfeld, MC A90, Xpression and MC Anna), Vintage Series (MC Rohmann, MC Jubilee and MC 7500) likewise the Cadenza Series are the cartridges of very high quality. To support our customers, who have accidentally damaged their cartridges, Ortofon provides a Special Repair Service.

 

         Repair SPU

      Repair Exclusives

       Repair Vintage

Repair Cadenza

SPU Gold repair A90 230pix

MC 2000 repair

cadenza black 230pix
 

 

1. Terms and conditions

1.1. The customer explicitly agrees that this is not a warranty issue.

1.2. The customer understands and accepts that this is a repair of an existing product and therefore scratches or small pressure marks on the repaired product may occur.

1.3. Ortofon warrants that the quality and specifications of the repaired product will match that of a new product, however, it cannot be guaranteed that same exact sound is achieved after repair.

1.4. The repaired cartridges are backed by a guarantee against defects in workmanship and materials for a period of one year after the repair date. The repair date will be stated in the Test Certificate provided along the repaired cartridge.


2. Cartridge repair process

2.1. Upon receipt we open the defective cartridge, detach the motor unit from the body, scrap off all glue etc.

2.2. A new motor will be installed. A new diamond and cantilever will be mounted. Repaired cartridge is in fact a new product with a new motor.

2.3. Finally the cartridge will be cleaned and tested.

2.4. The Test Certificate will be provided along the repaired cartridge.


3. Delivery time

Ortofon targets to provide the service within two weeks after receipt of the defective cartridge.


4. Returning cartridges for repair

4.1. Defective cartridges should be sent to Ortofon.

4.2. Defective cartridge must be securely packaged when shipped to Ortofon factory, for instance the original packaging or a MC cylinder packaging has to be applied. Cartridge has to be secured by means of its mounting screws.

4.3. Stylus protection guard has to be applied.

4.4. If the original cartridge packing is missing we recommend use a small and sturdy box.  Do not add the package any loose accessories (stylus brush, screwdriver or similar), that could damage the cartridge during transport. Any broken-off cartridge components can be included in a small plastic box. To further minimize damage during transport, surround the container with sufficient padding material.

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