I have an entry in an old bank statement of £789, which must be it.
Far from inexpensive, but you are buying a handbuilt item of real quality.
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Lot cheaper than an also handbuilt Kandid or Ekstatik, even with the discount.
Hmmm… will investigate, ta.
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Hi, Stevie, you may find that the most difficult thing is to find an old Troika in the first place. It’s certainly worth the effort, if you find one and have it rebuilt.
You might imagine that Goldring would buy in as many old ones as they can, but that’s clearly not their business model.
Is it Klyde guts in the rebuild?
Sorry for this late response but only just read your post.
Edit\ and just read the responses. Minefield.
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Saw several ended listings on Ebay, so they do come up. Not in a rush.
But…more investigation needed.
They didn’t do any Troika rebuilds until after they started doing the Klyde after the Troika from Supex was discontinued as were all linn Supex cartridges.
It’s more than a coincidence that this is now being offered in a same shape generator.
At best the rebuilds will be as good as a good Klyde but with better cosmetics and a three point point mount.
It might even be rather Krystalesque but the cantilever mounting has a different housing the centre of the Troika an Klyde are dust covers.
Given a must have choice I would rather have a rebuilt Troika than a Krystal but that’s me after having two faulty Krystal’s.
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Interesting. Food for thought.
Thanks @Skeptikal
Much as I would’ve liked a Troika (just could not afford one at the time, but loved my friend’s one) & think them lovely in appearance, I don’t particularly want just a Troika look-a-like.
Will think on. I’ve got time before the Kandid needs replacing.
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This is the text of the quote i had from David@goldring in January 2022:
I can refurbish your Troika as follows,
Replace the cantilever with a new one (aluminium tube) fitted with a Vital shape diamond.
Or as a alternative upgrade fit a Boron cantilever with a Micro Ridge diamond.
Rewind the coil/armature with new copper wire.
Replace the tie-wire assembly/suspension with new.
Clean & run full operating tests.
The cost will be £400 plus VAT and shipping for the standard repair.
Or £650 plus VAT and shipping for the Boron cantilever option.
Prices have probable gone up a bit since then, what with inflation etc.
I also went with the “upgraded” version.
I also have a low mileage ESC rebuilt troika in my spares draw… just in case accidents happen.
@steviebee
You’re welcome.
I’m not popular sometimes but I say it like it is I’ve been around. 
None will come close to the Kandid. 
The later carts are a no go for me at all. 
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It won’t be as good as your Goldring rebuild. 
I bought it as an unused ESC rebuild of the 'bay, so i could replace my very worn original that went off to Goldring for the rebuild. Sadly i don’t think either of the rebuilds sound the same as the original, not that i am unhappy with either of them, they are just different.
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I said the very same near the start of this thread and got a rough ride so I’m glad you agree too.
I loved my Supex one.
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Yes, those Supex/Linn MCs (with the possible exception of the first Asaks and Tracs) were definitely something special.
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Well, here we are at a point where I can afford a Kandid replacement but not crazy money (ie X thousands) as I won’t be able to afford the inevitable (in-due-time) replacement.
A Goldring rebuilt Troika is still in the mix as it’s affordable but open to suggestions!
Also, my longtime Islington dealer has moved out to the suburbs so I’m also looking for a new central-ish London dealer for LP12 service etc.
All thoughts welcome.
Decisions decisions! First world ones of course, but still…
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Hi @steviebee
Controversial maybe but I’ve been through most of the Linn lineup after early experiences with magnets Ortofon Audio Technica etc.
I moved up to MC through an Audio Technica AT30E back in the day.
Then I went to linn Asaka then Troika then Kandid each bought something and was happy with the spends at the time.
I decided minimal was better than the more complicated multi box systems I had and decided to do the same with my cartridge both for convenience and realistically at my age the laws of diminishing returns.
With help of my dealer Cymbiosis happy to help I invested in an AT 760SLC with the TrigB body mount for my Ekos SE/1 and I have no regrets.
I just put the VM760xSL Boron stylus on it and am well pleased. 
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Thanks Skep.
Sadly, Cymbiosis is way too far away for me but I’ll check the AT out, ta 
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Oh, the AT is MM.
Interesting - I’ve never thought of leaving MC but with the recent news about Superline…hmm…
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I must have missed it…. the “recent news about Superline” that is???
Hi @steviebee
I’m future proofing and minimising boxes and able to change stylus without a part deck rebuild.
We’re all getting older.
I’m enjoying it more than ever stopping worrying about inconvenience of replacement.
Cymbiosis is 320 miles away.
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