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As we transition between centuries, it might
seem ironic that we ask ourselves "Which is the right phono cartridge for my record
collection?" Yes, today in our high tech world of pc's, the internet, and digital, we still find
ourselves most enjoying music reproduced by our cherished vinyl records. Alas, phono
cartridges do wear out, but as we learn, with proper care and a new cartridge every 3 to 5
years, our record collection will provide a lifetime (or more!) of musical enjoyment
Benz Micro Switzerland, an industry leader in record playback equipment for the past 30
years, offers music lovers numerous choices and upgrade plans for building their dream
music system. Often that dream begins with the MC Gold, MC Silver and MC20 E2.
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MC-20EII high output moving coil phono cartridge ($175)
MC-Silver high output moving coil phono cartridge ($350)
MC-Gold low output moving coil phono cartridge ($350)
Ace Low, Ace, Ace High low, medium and high output phono cartridge ($550)
Glider L2, M2, H2 low, medium and high output phono cartridge ($795)
WoodBody L2, M2, H2 low, medium and high output phono cartridge ($1295)
MC Ref 3 Copper low moving coil phono cartridge ($2000)
MC Ebony TR low output moving coil phono cartridge ($3000)
MC Ebony H high output moving coil phono cartridge ($3000)
MC Ruby 3 and Ruby 3H low output moving coil phono cartridge ($3000)
MC LP Ebony Wood low output moving coil phono cartridge ($4700)
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Clearaudio manufactures a complete line of turntables,
tonearms, cartridges, phono stages, interconnect cables and more. Based in Germany, Clearaudio's ultra
-high precision construction techniques yield extremely
high-quality, tight tolerance turntables for enjoyable
vinyl playback and delivers a complete solution for your analogue needs.
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Aurum Classic moving magnet phono cartridge ($200)
Aurum Alpha MkII moving magnet phono cartridge ($300)
Aurum Beta MkII moving magnet phono cartridge ($400)
Aurum Beta S MkII moving magnet phono cartridge ($500)
Virtuoso Wood moving magnet phono cartridge ($800)
Maestro moving magnet phono cartridge ($1000)
Sigma Wood low output moving coil phono cartridge ($1350)
Victory H low output moving coil phono cartridge ($1800)
Signature low output moving coil phono cartridge ($3000)
Discovery low output moving coil phono cartridge ($3800)
Accurate low output moving coil phono cartridge ($5000)
Harmony MG low output moving coil phono cartridge ($7000)
Harmony Wood low output moving coil phono cartridge ($7000)
Insider Gold low output moving coil phono cartridge ($10,000)
Insider Reference Wood low output moving coil phono cartridge ($13,000)
Concerto low output moving coil cartridge, High Dynamic Series ($2000)
Stradivari low output moving coil cartridge, High Dynamic Series ($3000)
Titanium low output moving coil cartridge, High Dynamic Series ($6000)
Goldfinger Low output moving coil cartridge, High Dynamic Series ($8000)
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Dynavector is highly regarded as a manufacturer of high performance
moving coil cartridges and SuperStereo based on advanced theory and unique production technology
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DRT XV-1s low output moving coil cartridge
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All Grado cartridges now use a derivation of the moving
iron principle which feature patented OPTIMIZED TRANSMISSION LINE cantilever technology, PIVOTED FIXED
AXIAL STYLUS-GENERATOR MODULE, and Grado's FLUX-BRIDGER GENERATOR SYSTEM.
Each individual cartridge manufactured by Grado is hand
assembled and tested for frequency response, channel
output, channel balance, phase linearity, inductance and
resistance. This meticulous care in design and construction
lavished on each Grado cartridge contributes to an
unchallenged consistency of performance and guarantee of reliability.
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Prestige Black moving magnet phono cartridge ($40)
Prestige Green moving magnet phono cartridge ($60)
Prestige Blue moving magnet phono cartridge ($80)
Prestige Red moving magnet phono cartridge ($110)
Prestige Silver moving magnet phono cartridge ($150)
Prestige Gold moving magnet phono cartridge ($180)
Prestige MC+ moving magnet phono cartridge ($80)
Prestige ME+ moving magnet phono cartridge ($130)
Reference Platinum moving magnet phono cartridge ($300)
Reference Sonata moving magnet phono cartridge ($500)
Reference Master moving magnet phono cartridge ($800)
Reference The Reference moving magnet phono cartridge ($1200)
Statement Platinum low output moving magnet phono cartridge ($300)
Statement Sonata low output moving magnet phono cartridge ($500)
Statement Master low output moving magnet phono cartridge ($800)
Statement The Reference low output moving magnet phono cartridge ($1200)
Statement The Statement low output moving magnet phono cartridge ($2500)
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Graham Engineering products are designed with experience,
logic, and user-convenience in their engineering; quality and
durability in their components; with care and attention to detail
in their construction. Providing a lifetime of trouble-free musical enjoyment.
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Nightingale low output moving coil phono cartridge ($3200)
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Every audiophile music lover knows of the
legendary sound of Koetsu phono cartridges from decades past. Those old enough to
have experienced Sugano's Koetsus retain the memory of a musical experience
unequaled. Few were privilegedd to own and enjoy a Koetsu. Many of the converted
searched out second and third Koetsus, assuring a long, cherished relationship.
Now, in analog's Golden Renaissance and through the efforts of Sugano's sons,
Koetsu phono cartridges are again available. Though limited in quantity due to their
personal, handbuilt nature, the Sugano family offers a range of models including the
Rosewoods, the Urushi, and the ultimate Koetsu, the Onyx Platinum.
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Onyx Platinum ($7,500)
Rosewood Signature Platinum ($5,500) Urushi ($4,000) Rosewood Signature ($3,500)
Standard (Rosewood) ($2,500) Black ($1,500)
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For over thirty years sumiko has been driven
by a collective passion for making the best sound possible in both music and film sound
formats. They have done so while striving to bring the best looking designs to their
customers' homes. Their current expansion into the high-performance front projection
video and the lifestyle audio category perfectly complements their current music
and film sound component offerings. SUMIKO will continue to approach these new market
segments in the same disciplined way we have done for all these years.
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Oyster moving magnet phono cartridge ($55)
Black Pearl moving magnet phono cartridge ($75) Pearl moving magnet phono cartridge ($95)
Blue Point No.2 high output moving coil phono cartridge ($299)
Blue Point Special EVO III high output moving coil phono cartridge ($399)
Blackbird high output moving coil phono cartridge ($799)
Celebration Pearwood Signature low output moving coil cartridge ($1500)
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