※The logo is missing, so it's cheap. It is a cartridge manufactured in the middle of the flow from SPU to MC20, and is designed as if the SPU had high compliance and light needle pressure. Although it is in an A shell, the needle pressure is as light as 1.5 to 3 g, and the sound character is just a mixture of the characteristics of the SPU and MC20, so it is a model where you can really enjoy the sounds of a transition period. The logo is missing (Murakoshi Yoichi)
Maintenance information: 2024.2.25 sound output confirmed
Accessories: needle cover
Main specifications: MC type needle pressure 1.5 to 3 g playback frequency band 20 to 20,000 Hz load resistance 2 ohms dead weight 32 g
It is a model with AT160ML attached to a headshell that combines magnesium alloy with anti-vibration material. Uses gold-gold vapor deposition beryllium cantilever, which Technica is proud of. The wide range of the microwave is characteristic (Murakoshi Yoichi)
Maintenance information: 2024.2.23 sound output confirmed
Accessories: headshell
Main specifications: VM type gold vapor deposition beryllium cantilever micro linear needle, suitable needle pressure 0,75 to 1,75 g, standard needle pressure 1,25 g
with shell MS-9! It is an MM cartridge where you can feel the subtlety and core of sound. It uses a VM type power generator to pick up even the smallest sounds engraved on records. There is dullness and a feeling of use (Hiura Katsuji)
Maintenance information: 2024.2.24 sound output confirmed
Accessories: none
Main specifications: VM type power generation mechanism adopted, needle pressure 0.75 to 1.75 g, dead weight 18.3 g
*The stylus appears to be an external product. Needle cover missing. This is a shell-integrated mm cartridge that uses a Technics bridge yoke structure. It has a crisp, sharp sound typical of Technics, and can be enjoyed regardless of genre (Murakoshi Yoichi)
Maintenance information: 2024.2.23 sound output confirmed
Accessories: none
Main specifications: mm type headshell integrated structure, needle pressure 1.0 to 1.5 g, dead weight 16 g (actual measurement)
This is the first model in Empire's classic 4000D series. Supported by powerful, sharp mid-low frequencies, the deep and thick sound is perfect for JAZZ. The dull characters are about to disappear (Hiura Katsuji)
Maintenance information: 2024.2.23 sound output confirmed
Accessories: none
Main specifications: Mi type output 3 mV needle tip 0.1 mil tracing radius proper needle pressure 1 to 1.75 g load resistance 47 kΩ dead weight 7.3 g
It is an improved version of the AT-13d, and the playback frequency band has been expanded and light needle pressure has been reduced. It is characterized by its sharpness, and it feels like it's perfect for Western pop and rock from the 1970s to the 80s. The exterior is dull (Yonejima Satoshi)
Maintenance information: 2024.2.24 Operation confirmed
Accessories: instruction manual, original box
Main specifications: Elliptical needle pressure 1.0 to 2.0 g (standard 1.8 g) dead weight 6.0 g
This model allows you to listen to music clearly with a strong and thick sound. It goes well with jazz and rock, and is a must-have item. There is dirt and dullness (Hiura Katsuji)
Maintenance information: 2024.2.24 sound output confirmed
Accessories: none
Main specifications: mm type output 4 mV, proper needle pressure 2.0 g, dead weight 7 g
MC200 with an integrated shell in the shape of a Concorde. Boron is used for the cantilever, and a sharp fine line needle is used for the diamond tip. The sound is sharp and has a sense of speed. There is dullness throughout, and there is a slight feeling of use (Kanai Hidetsugu)
Maintenance information: 2024.2.24 sound output confirmed
Accessories: needle cover
Main specifications: MC type shell integrated boron cantilever fine line needle output 0.09mV optimal needle pressure 1.5g impedance 3Ω headshell integrated body weight 16.5g
*Needle cover missing. Technica MC Cartridges While being delicate, it plays a waisty sound. It is a car whose overhang can also be adjusted. There are brown spots on the exterior (Murakoshi Yoichi)
Maintenance information: 2024.2.23 sound output confirmed
Accessories: none
Main specifications: MC type, 0.4 mV, needle pressure 1.2 to 1.8 g, 17 ohms, oval needle, self-weight 15 g, magnesium alloy shell integrated
G-shell elliptical needle model. The glossy, rich, and heavy sound is an appeal that never fades. It is an eternal cartridge that fully conveys the appeal of analog (Murakoshi Yoichi)
Maintenance information: 2024.2.25 sound output confirmed
Accessories: original box, needle cover, brush
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
Comes with original box and wood case! High output, stereotypical MI type cartridge. Maple material, which has excellent acoustic properties and suppresses unnecessary resonance, is used for the housing. It has a clear and dynamic sound. The exterior is in good condition, and the needle tip is good (Hiroki Aso)
Maintenance information: 2024.2.18 sound output confirmed
Accessories: original box, wood case, stylus cover, instruction manual, hex wrench shell, mounting hardware
Main specifications: Mi type cartridge output 4.0 mV output resistance 660 ohms inductance 55 mH frequency characteristics 10 Hz to 60,000 Hz suitable needle pressure 1.6 to 1.9 g housing maple material weight 8 g
Comes with original box The flagship model of the company's MC cartridge at the time. Moving mass is drastically reduced by precisely wrapping the coil around the non-magnetic coil frame ruby. It is a cartridge that can reproduce any sound source smoothly and beautifully. Both the cantilever and stylus are good (Oikawa Tetsuji)
Maintenance information: 2024.2.24 Operation confirmed
Accessories: original box
Main specifications: 4 x 80 μm micro-edge diamond solid boron cantilever output voltage 0.3 mV impedance 38 ohms needle pressure 2.2 to 2.3 g dead weight 8.6 g
This is a rare Grants MC cartridge. It has excellent cost performance, and its clear, and easy-to-see sound makes it a luxury for an introductory model. There is oxidation and dullness on the exterior (Tamura Eiji)
Maintenance information: 2024.2.24 Operation confirmed
Accessories: original box
Main specifications: MC cartridge needle pressure 1.7 to 2.3 g (optimal 2.0 g) playback frequency band 20 to 25,000 Hz elliptical needle self-weight 4.8 g
※Since it is slightly closer to the cantilever, it is inexpensive. DENON's classic MC cartridge. The balance of localization and sound is excellent, and all music genres can be played without difficulty. I can recommend this cartridge to a variety of people, from analog beginners to experts (Oikawa Tetsuji)
Maintenance information: 2024.1.30 Operation confirmed
Accessories: needle cover
Main specifications: MC type output voltage 0.3 mV playback frequency 20 Hz to 45 kHz electrical impedance 40 ohms needle tip 16.5 microns round needle pressure 2.2 to 2.8 g dead weight 8.5 g
common needle. Compatible cartridges are Victor DT-55, SONY ND-142G, YAMAHA N7700, etc. Operation has not been checked (Hiura Katsuji)
Maintenance Information: Operation Unconfirmed
Accessories: original box
Scarce! Comes with original box! ROKSAN's highest-grade MC cartridge with unique refinements based on EMT's TSD-15. A skeleton type with no housing and an exposed power generation mechanism. The stylus uses a super fine line. It is in good condition (Sasaki Shota)
Maintenance information: 2024.2.23 Sound output operation confirmed
Accessories: original box
Main specifications: MC type output 0.21 mV load resistance 30 to 100 ohms internal impedance 24 ohms needle tip super fine line compatible needle pressure 2.2 to 2.5 g (2.3 g standard) dead weight 8.2 g
Good stylus and cantilever! A standard model of domestic mono cartridges. A popular model that condenses the appeal of a mono needle, which has a thick overall sound and is also powerful. It is also attractive that it has a high output and can be used without a step-up transformer. The exterior is dull (Yonejima Satoshi)
Maintenance information: 2024.2.19 Operation confirmed
Accessories: needle cover
Main specifications: output voltage 3 mV playback frequency 50 Hz to 10 kHz impedance 240 ohms compatible load 1 kΩ or more needle tip 17 microns diamond round needle needle pressure 3G
The stylus and cantilever are good, but rust on the body is conspicuous, so they are inexpensive. Standard cartridge with MG-10 headshell. The wide range and clear sound without any habit is attractive. Since it comes with a shell, it is also recommended for beginners. (FUJISAWA KOSHI)
Maintenance information: 2024.2.20 Operation confirmed
Accessories: No accessories
Main specifications: VM type output voltage 4 mV frequency characteristics 10 to 20,000 Hz needle pressure 1.0 to 2.0 g (1.5 g standard) dead weight 18.5 g (headshell included)
Good stylus and cantilever! Comes with a genuine headshell! The sound is clear and bright, and it plays particularly popular music very well. This cartridge is suitable for introduction to analog. (FUJISAWA KOSHI)
Maintenance information: 2024.2.20 Operation confirmed
Accessories: No accessories
Main specifications: VM type needle pressure 1.5 g to 2.5 g dead weight 19 g (including head shell)
The price has been drastically reduced. 2024/2/14 sale price 128,000 yen plastic shell! CG25D is a staple mono needle and is the highest peak. The precise, thick, and thick sound brings out a unique sense of density that is different from stereo needles. The exterior is scratched on the side of the shell, and chips can be seen on the body on the terminal side. Serial 118171 (Kanai Hidetsugu)
Maintenance information: 2024.2.13 sound output confirmed
Accessories: needle cover
Main specifications: mono round needle, MC type, output voltage: 1.5 mV, proper needle pressure: 3.5 g; dead weight: 31 g
MC cartridge that realizes a lightweight vibration system of 0.145 mg. It is light, delicate, and has an accent on the high frequencies, giving the impression that you can listen clearly. The exterior is dull and has a feeling of use (Kanai Hidetsugu)
Maintenance information: 2024.2.9 sound output confirmed
Accessories: needle cover
Main specifications: cross matrix system, air-core MC type, one-point suspension system, high-purity beryllium tapered pipe, output voltage 0.2 mV, playback frequency range 10 Hz to 20,000 Hz, proper needle pressure 1.2 g, weight 5.9 g
An A-shell oval 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. The exterior has a feeling of use such as dullness (Tomoho Asaine)
Maintenance information: 2024.2.16 Operation confirmed
Accessories: needle cover, original box
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)
Beautiful item with original box! ROKSAN MM CARTRIDGE The sound is thick, and you can feel the uniqueness of ROKSAN from the sound with good clarity. Recommended for upgrading from entry class cartridges. The appearance is good, and the needle tip is good. Serial 100102 (Hiroki Aso)
Maintenance information: 2024.2.18 sound output confirmed
Accessories: case instruction manual hex wrench shell mounting bracket
Main specifications: mm cartridge playback frequency characteristics 20 to 23,000 Hz output voltage 3.5 mV (1 kHz) recommended needle pressure 2.0 g weight 6.4 g
2M series RED. The good sound and lively energy typical of an orthophone are attractive (Murakoshi Yoichi)
Maintenance information: 2024.1.20 sound output confirmed
Accessories: needle cover
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
with shell MS-9! It is an MM cartridge where you can feel the subtlety and core of sound. It uses a VM type power generator to pick up even the smallest sounds engraved on records. (The exterior is dull on the body Oikawa Tetsuji)
Maintenance information: 2024.2.17 Operation confirmed
Accessories: original box,
Main specifications: VM type power generation mechanism adopted, needle pressure 0.75 to 1.75 g, dead weight 18.3 g
Rarely in stock! The needle appears to be N11-5S. Popular satin cartridges. The resolution is high and the sound quality is delicate yet powerful. There is a thread on the body on the exterior (Mizusaki Ryo)
Maintenance information: 2024.2.17 sound output confirmed
Accessories: needle cover
Main specifications: MC type output 4.5 mV playback frequency band 10 Hz to 25,000 Hz needle pressure 0.8 to 3.0 g dead weight 14.5 g
Comes with a conversion adapter! T4P type cartridge that can also be used as a universal shell. The characters are bright and clean. Please enjoy the sharp sounds of taut snares and hi-hats (Kojima Yosuke)
Accessories: instruction manual, conversion adapter, original box, needle cover
Main specifications: MC type stereo cartridge oval needle 0.4 mV 15 Hz to 50 kHz 10 ohms suitable needle pressure 1.25 g
original needle. 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 (Oikawa Tetsuji)
Maintenance information: 2024.2.17 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
DENON's classic MC cartridge. The balance of localization and sound is excellent, and all music genres can be played without difficulty. This cartridge can be recommended to a variety of people, from analog beginners to experts. There is dullness on the body. Serial 6107 (Yonejima Satoshi)
Maintenance information: 2024.2.15 Operation confirmed
Accessories: needle cover
Main specifications: MC type output voltage 0.3 mV playback frequency 20 Hz to 45 kHz electrical impedance 40 ohms needle tip 16.5 microns round needle pressure 2.2 to 2.8 g dead weight 8.5 g
An original needle! The needle tip is good! 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. There is slight dullness and paint loss on the body (Murakoshi Yoichi)
Maintenance information: 2024.2.16 sound output 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
DENON's classic MC cartridge. The balance of localization and sound is excellent, and all music genres can be played without difficulty. I can recommend this cartridge to a variety of people, from analog beginners to experts (Yonejima Satoshi)
Maintenance information: 2024.2.15 Operation confirmed
Accessories: original instruction manual box
Main specifications: MC type output voltage 0.3 mV playback frequency 20 Hz to 45 kHz electrical impedance 40 ohms needle tip 16.5 microns round needle pressure 2.2 to 2.8 g dead weight 8.5 g
Denon high compliance MC cartridges. It covers up to an ultra-high frequency range of 60,000 Hz, and the mid to high range sound is more clear than the DL-103, and the wide range is attractive. There is a feeling of use on the exterior, such as dullness and discoloration on the body. Serial 3853 (Kanai Hidetsugu)
Maintenance information: 2024.2.8 sound output confirmed
Accessories: none
Main specifications: output 0.3 mV 20 Hz to 60 kHz output impedance 40 ohms special elliptical needle suitable needle pressure 1.4 g dead weight approx. 4.7 g
GRADO MI type cartridge. Due to the revamped coil design, the entire unit has been reduced by 17% in weight compared to the previous model, and operation performance has been dramatically improved. Those with excellent characteristics were selected from the Black 1 entry class in the Prestige series. There is a feeling of use such as dullness (Kanai Hidetsugu)
Maintenance information: 2024.2.10 sound output confirmed
Accessories: original box, instruction manual
Main specifications: MI type Frequency characteristics: 10 to 50,000 Hz Suitable load: 47 kΩ Output: 5 mV Suitable needle pressure: 1.5 g Weight 5.5 g
A cartridge that makes you feel delicate and just the right amount of warmth. The SPU has symmetrical sound quality, and expresses classical music etc. with a high sense of transparency and beautiful tone. I have dullness on my body (Oikawa Tetsuji)
Maintenance information: 2024.2.13 operation confirmed
Accessories: none
Main specifications: MC type output voltage 0.09 mV needle pressure 1.7 g playback frequency band 20 to 20,000 Hz load resistance 10 Ω internal impedance 3 Ω dead weight 7 gMC type output voltage 0.09 mV needle pressure 1.7 g playback frequency band 20 to 20,000 Hz load resistance 10 Ω internal impedance 3 Ω dead weight 7 g
MC cartridge using LC-OFC (linear crystal/oxygen-free copper) wire based on DL-103. Familiar sound with a wide range. The supple sound makes it comfortable to listen to (Daiki Goto)
Maintenance information: 2024.2.13 continuity confirmed
Accessories: original box, manual
Main specifications: MC type output 0.25 mV, proper needle pressure 2.2 to 2.8 g, internal impedance 13 ohms, own weight 8.5 g
This is a genuine ONKYO replacement needle compatible with OC-37. Unchecked (Hiura Katsuji)
Maintenance Information: Operation Unconfirmed
Accessories: original box
The MC type faithfully inherits the characteristics of the PP-1000. Materials, processing, finishes, etc. have been optimized, such as reviewing the shape of the front yoke and pole piece, etc., and similarly strong samarium cobalt magnets have been adopted to obtain an excellent sense of sound field and freshness (Kanai Hidetsugu)
Maintenance information: 2024.2.8 sound output confirmed
Accessories: needle cover
Main specifications: impedance 4 ohms, proper needle pressure 2.0 g, output voltage 0.28 mV, playback frequency range 10 Hz to 30 kHz, mass 11.1 g
G-shell elliptical needle model. The glossy, rich, and heavy sound is an appeal that never fades. It is an eternal cartridge that fully conveys the appeal of analog. The area around the finger is deteriorating (Daiki Goto)
Maintenance information: 2024.2.12 continuity 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
ELAC's classic MM cartridges. The sound quality spun out of the gold body is bright, and in addition to a slight sense of speed, you can enjoy a warm MM-like sound. There are small scratches and a feeling of use (Kanai Hidetsugu)
Maintenance information: 2024.2.10 sound output confirmed
Accessories: none
Main specifications: mm type output 5.5 mV playback frequency band 10 Hz to 25,000 Hz needle pressure 0.75 to 1.5 g dead weight 6.5 g
※The needle cover part is missing, so it's cheap. This standard cartridge is particularly famous in the company's MC series. It is a tone with good stretch in the high range and a texture that feels good against the skin, and has thickness and density in the mid-range, making you feel a sense of temperature. There is a feeling of use such as small scratches (Takasaki Atsushi)
Maintenance information: 2024.2.10 sound output confirmed
Accessories: replacement needle cover
Main specifications: MC type output voltage 0.09 mV needle pressure 1.7 g playback frequency band 20 to 20,000 Hz load resistance 10 ohms internal impedance 3 ohms dead weight 7 g
A cartridge that makes you feel delicate and just the right amount of warmth. The SPU has symmetrical sound quality, and expresses classical music etc. with a high sense of transparency and beautiful tone. The needle tip is good (Kanai Hidetsugu)
Maintenance information: 2024.2.8 sound output confirmed
Accessories: none
Main specifications: MC type output voltage 0.09 mV needle pressure 1.7 g playback frequency band 20 to 20,000 Hz load resistance 10 Ω internal impedance 3 Ω dead weight 7 gMC type output voltage 0.09 mV needle pressure 1.7 g playback frequency band 20 to 20,000 Hz load resistance 10 Ω internal impedance 3 Ω dead weight 7 g
Orthophone MM Cartridges This is a light needle pressure model. Unlike the company's high-grade MC cartridges, which have a delicate feel in the mid to high range, it has a well-balanced tone that is easy to listen to. The high degree of perfection shines for a cartridge in this price range. There are abrasions and a feeling of use (Kanai Hidetsugu)
Maintenance information: 2024.2.10 sound output confirmed
Accessories: none
Main specifications: Power generation system MI type (MM) output voltage 5 mV needle pressure optimal 1 g playback frequency band 20 to 20,000 Hz dead weight 5g
A cartridge that lets you hear a clicking sound. The thick sound in the mid to low range makes you listen with a rich sense of volume. There is a feeling of use (Kanai Hidetsugu)
Maintenance information: 2024.2.7 sound output confirmed
Accessories: none
Main specifications: mm type output voltage 4 mV needle pressure 1.5 g dead weight 4.5 g
The price has been reduced! 2024/2/8 sales price 1,000 yen Compatible replacement needle for AUREX MM cartridge C-550/2. The standard needle is a carbon fiber cantilever, which is presumably made of metal. Sound was made using C-550/2 (Takahashi Nobuyuki)
Maintenance information: 2024.2.8 operation confirmed (sound output on C-550/2)
Accessories: none
Technics mm Cartridges The 270C family EPC-270C/2 is probably said to be the most mass-produced cartridge in the world. The stylus has been replaced (Oikawa Tetsuji)
Maintenance information: 2024.2.10 Operation confirmed
Accessories: none
Main specifications: mm type frequency characteristics 20 to 25 kHz, suitable needle pressure 1.75 g
Rare mono LP cartridges manufactured by Fairchild. The recommended needle pressure is 4 to 8 g, which is quite heavy, and you can't enjoy the very rich, sharp tone with other needles! A must-see for mono fans. It is in excellent condition. (SASAKI Shota)
Maintenance information: 2024.2.3 sound output operation confirmed (MC type, the needle pressure is quite heavy)
Accessories: none
Main specifications: MC type LP mono MC cartridge recommended needle pressure 4 to 8 g