Comes with original box! An A-shell elliptical needle characterized by the SPU's original direct sound. The sharp, firm, and powerful mid-low range and detailed expressiveness are attractive. There are fewer incidental sounds than the G-shell elliptical type, so you can enjoy an even more direct tone. Serial 924201 (Fujisawa Yukishi)
Maintenance information: 2024.4.6 operation confirmed
Accessories: original box, needle cover
Main specifications: MC type 0.2 mV 3 to 4.5 g internal impedance 2 ohms load resistance 47 kΩ oval needle dead weight 23.6 g (mounter and screws included)
Maintained. Elliptical type with built-in step-up transformer. It has a rich, rich sound and sounds like an SPU. Clarity has been improved by incorporating a transformer that creates a well-balanced sound. Although it is an MC type, it can be used in the MM position. The exterior has dirt, sticker marks, dullness, and a feeling of use (Katsuji Hiura)
Maintenance information: 2024.4.13 Maintained (broken cantilever, damper adjustment, vibration system replacement)
Accessories: original box needle cover
Main specifications: MC type transformer built-in elliptical needle output 10 mV playback frequency band 20 to 20,000 Hz needle pressure 3 to 4.5 g dead weight 32 g
Maintained. Elliptical type with built-in step-up transformer. It has a rich, rich sound and sounds like an SPU. Clarity has been improved by incorporating a transformer that creates a well-balanced sound. Although it is an MC type, it can be used in the MM position. The exterior has small scratches, dullness, and a feeling of use (Katsuji Hiura)
Maintenance information: 2024.4.13 Maintained (broken cantilever, damper adjustment, vibration system replacement)
Accessories: original box needle cover
Main specifications: MC type transformer built-in elliptical needle output 10 mV playback frequency band 20 to 20,000 Hz needle pressure 3 to 4.5 g dead weight 32 g
A round needle model that has become valuable. The high range is soft and the bass is thick, and it is characterized by the thickness of the midrange represented by the bobbon-shaped frequency characteristics. The suppleness of the tone creates a sound field that you won't get tired of listening to. Kanchireya is slightly to the left. Serial 21536 (Fujisawa Yukishi)
Maintenance information: 2024.4.6 operation confirmed
Accessories: needle cover
Main specifications: MC type output voltage 0.2 mV needle pressure 3 to 5 g internal impedance 2 ohms weight 31 g
This model commemorates the 250th anniversary of J.S. Bach's death. Uses a 6N silver wire coil. It is a cartridge that excels in even more delicate spatial expression while retaining the feel of an orthophone. The know-how of the masterpiece Jupiter has been fully introduced, and the high cost performance stands out. The cantilever is moving slightly to the right (Tamura Eiji)
Maintenance information: 2024.4.17 operation confirmed
Accessories: original box, needle cover
Main specifications: output voltage 0.45 mV frequency characteristics 20 Hz to 35 kHz internal resistance value 5 ohms, suitable elliptical needle pressure 2.5 g, dead weight 10 g
*Needle cover missing. G-shell elliptical needle model. The glossy, rich, and heavy sound is attractive without fading. It is an eternal cartridge that fully conveys the appeal of analog. There are slight corrosion irregularities on the shell (Murakoshi Yoichi)
Maintenance information: 2024.4.17 sound output confirmed
Accessories: none
Main specifications: G shell oval needle MC type output 0.2 mV needle pressure 3 to 4.5 g internal impedance 2 ohms dead weight 31 g
※ The stylus is a genuine SHURE VN35HE. The lock on the needle cover doesn't work, so it's cheap. Good needle tip! It combines the delicate expressive power unique to light needle pressure with an energetic, thick sound typical of Type 3. Recommended for those who listen to jazz and rock (Daiki Goto)
Maintenance information: 2024.4.10 operation confirmed
Accessories: none
Main specifications: mm type frequency range 10 Hz to 25,000 Hz output voltage 3.5 mV needle pressure 0.75 g to 1.25 g weight 6 g
*Needle cover is missing. Using cross-shaped electromagnetic soft iron from Fidelity Research's MC type cartridge armature (where the cantilever is received), the cantilever uses a high-strength aluminum alloy. It makes me hear a sharp, crisp sound (Hiura Katsuji)
Maintenance information: 2024.4.12 sound output confirmed
Accessories: original box (alternative)
Main specifications: MC type output voltage 0.2 mV needle pressure 1.25 to 1.75 g playback frequency band 20 to 40,000 Hz dead weight 6.2 g
An original needle! This is Type 4 of the classic V15 series. The impression is that sharper resolution and a sense of dynamism have been added than Type 3. The tracing ability is extremely high, and it picks up the sound engraved in the sound groove without omission (Oikawa Tetsuji)
Maintenance information: 2024.3.31 operation confirmed
Accessories: none
Main specifications: mm type output voltage 4 mV needle pressure 0.75 to 1.25 g internal impedance 47 kΩ dead weight 7 g
Technica MC Cartridges. The sound quality is bright and precise, and the sharpness of the high frequencies is excellent. It is sharper than the 33 derivative models that followed, and fits well with jazz fusion (Oikawa Tetsuji)
Maintenance information: 2024.4.14 Operation confirmed
Accessories: none
Main specifications: output voltage 0.4 mV needle pressure 1.2 to 1.8 g (standard 1.5 g) internal impedance 17 ohms oval needle weight 6.8 g
The stylus is good, but since the cantilever is curved, it is inexpensive. A mono-only cartridge with a traditional 33 series body. Play mono records clearly with a pick-up that is only horizontally oriented. It has vertical compliance and is optimized for recurrent mono editions in the stereoca era. The range is wider than Denon's DL-102 and you can feel the expansion (Fujisawa Yukishi)
Maintenance information: 2023.8.29 Operation confirmed
Accessories: needle cover
Main specifications: MC type needle pressure 2.3 to 2.7 g (2.5 g standard) Muku round needle high hardness duralumin cantilever PCOCC coil anti-vibration rubber “honeynight” impedance 10 ohms 6.9 g
Shure's final high-end cartridge model. It has a smooth sound that is different from the thick, jazz-friendly series, and vocals and classical music are carefully reproduced. There is a slight feeling of use (Takasaki Atsushi)
Maintenance information: 2024.3.7 sound output confirmed
Accessories: none
Main specifications: mm type oval needle frequency band 20 Hz to 22 kHz needle pressure 0.75 to 1.5 g (appropriate 1.25 g) dead weight 7 g
Technica Hi-CP Cartridges The inside of Technica's MC needle makes a clear, firm sound. There are no particular bends. Serial 304 (Tamura Eiji)
Maintenance information: 2024.4.17 operation confirmed
Accessories: needle cover
Main specifications: MC type, output voltage 0.4 mV, oval needle pressure 1.5 g (1.2 to 1.8), impedance 17 ohms, dual moving coil system, dead weight 6.8 g
This is an MC-type cartridge from Entre. The sound is slightly stiff and sharp, and the sound quality is sharp. The outline and texture of the low frequencies are also firm. There are no particular bends. Serial 39354 (Tamura Eiji)
Maintenance information: 2024.4.17 operation confirmed
Accessories: none
Main specifications: MC type output 0.5 mV needle pressure 1.7 g to 2.3 g (appropriate 2.0 g) impedance 6.3 ohms dead weight 5.9 g
2M series RED. The good sound and fluttering energy typical of an orthophone are attractive. Needle cover missing, slight feeling of use (Takasaki Atsushi)
Maintenance information: 2024.1.13 sound output confirmed
Accessories: none
Main specifications: MM type 5.5 mV 20 to 22,000 Hz 47 ohms suitable needle pressure 1.8 g dead weight 7.2 g
The flat characteristics make the sound good and are delicate. The sound quality is relatively thick among Audio-Technica models, and I like it without losing too much weight. The cantilever is slightly to the right. There is dirt and dullness (Hiura Katsuji)
Maintenance information: 2024.2.23 sound output confirmed
Accessories: none
Main specifications: mm type output voltage 4 mV needle pressure 0.75 to 1.75 g oval needle self weight 9 g
This is an attractive MM cartridge with a bright, punchy sound. It uses a VM type power generator to pick up even the smallest sounds engraved on records. It is a cartridge with high cost performance (Yamato Yuki)
Maintenance information: 2023.8.5 sound output confirmed
Main specifications: VM type 20 to 20,000 Hz 4.5 mV 1.0 to 1.8 g 6.5 g
Replacement needle for XL-25 (A), equivalent to SONY ND-25E. It is unopened and operation has not been checked (Murakoshi Yoichi)
Maintenance information: operation unconfirmed
Accessories: original box
※Since there are no compatible cartridges, it has not been checked. Audio-Technica SP exclusive replacement needle. For those who use AT-3M, please use it as stock (Kobayashi Hitoshi)
Accessories: original box
Main specifications: 2.5 mil diamond needle, standard needle pressure 2 to 3 g
Replacement needle for XL-25 (A), equivalent to SONY ND-25E. It is unopened and operation has not been checked (Murakoshi Yoichi)
Maintenance information: operation unconfirmed
Accessories: original box
Set of 5 LP/SP switchable replacement needle for Columbia PU-1270, PU-1280, and SPC-310 DTS-2 compatible Unopened, operation unconfirmed (Hiura Katsuji)
Maintenance Information: Operation Unconfirmed
Accessories: original box
The price has been reduced! 2024/4/9 sales price 6,500 yen MM type cartridge developed by inheriting the technology of the X-1 series. It inherits technology from the X-1 series, such as beryllium cantilevers, laminated cores, and samarium-cobalt magnets. Furthermore, the degree of perfection has been enhanced through theoretical analysis and strict hearings using computers. The exterior has a feeling of use such as dullness, scratches, and peeling of the front plate. There is a slight bend in the stylus (Jun Tamai)
Maintenance information: 2024.4.9 sound output confirmed
Accessories: none
Main specifications: mm type cartridge, suitable needle pressure 1.5 g to 2.0 g, dead weight 5.5 g
SONY ND-200G equivalent Replacement needle for XL-20G It has not been opened and the operation has not been checked (Kobayashi Hitoshi)
Maintenance information: operation unconfirmed
Accessories: original box
Equivalent to PIONEER PN-330M/2 PC-330/2 replacement needle It is unopened and operation has not been checked (Hiura Katsutsugu)
Maintenance information: operation unconfirmed
Accessories: original box
Equivalent to PIONEER PN-330M/2 PC-330/2 replacement needle It is unopened and operation has not been checked (Hiura Katsutsugu)
Accessories: original box
Equivalent to PIONEER PN-330M/2 PC-330/2 replacement needle It is unopened and operation has not been checked (Hiura Katsutsugu)
Maintenance information: operation unconfirmed
Accessories: original box
SONY ND-200G equivalent Replacement needle for XL-20G It has not been opened and the operation has not been checked (Kobayashi Hitoshi)
Maintenance Information: Unopened
Accessories: original box
Equivalent to PIONEER PN-330M/2 PC-330/2 replacement needle It is unopened and operation has not been checked (Hiura Katsutsugu)
Maintenance information: operation unconfirmed
Accessories: original box
Unspecified mmType cartridge. It's very similar to the cartridge that comes with the DENON DP-500M. The exterior has a feeling of use such as dullness (Tomoho Asaine)
Maintenance information: 2024.4.19 sound output confirmed
Accessories: none
Replacement needle for Sony XL-250G This is an ND-250G compatible product. Operation has not been confirmed since there is no main unit (Murakoshi Yoichi)
Maintenance Information: Operation Unconfirmed
Accessories: original box
common needle. Compatible cartridges include Hitachi VFS-260, SONY VM-25G, YAMAHA CG-6500, ONKYO OC-27V, etc. Operation has not been checked (Murakoshi Yoichi)
Maintenance information: operation unconfirmed
Accessories: original box
Replacement needle for Sony XL-20G ND-200G compatible Operation has not been confirmed since there is no main unit (Murakoshi Yoichi)
Maintenance Information: Operation Unconfirmed
Accessories: original box
Empire's unknown replacement needle. Very similar for 909E/X, but details are unknown. Since there is no main unit, operation has not been confirmed. There is a feeling of use (Takasaki Atsushi)
Maintenance Information: Operation Unconfirmed
Accessories: none
TRIO N-39 compatible needle. This is a replacement needle for TRIO V-39. Operation not confirmed (Murakoshi Yoichi)
Maintenance information: operation unconfirmed
Accessories: original box
Equivalent to TRIO N-39. Replacement needle for N-39 It is unopened and operation has not been checked (Hiura Katsutsugu)
Maintenance information: operation unconfirmed
Accessories: original box
Genuine YAMAHA, genuine replacement needle for CG-8100 Operation has not been checked (Murakoshi Yoichi)
Maintenance information: operation unconfirmed
Accessories: original box
Sony ND-131G equivalent VM-1200G replacement needle It is unopened and operation has not been checked (Hiura Katsutsugu)
Maintenance information: operation unconfirmed
Accessories: original box
N-4500/2 compatible Yamaha CG-4500/2 replacement needle Operation has not been confirmed since there is no main unit (Hiura Katsugu)
Maintenance information: operation unconfirmed
Accessories: original box