TBL
02-05-2013, 18:57
A few bits for sale.
Ortofon SPU Reference Gold
I bought this NOS in 2009 and since then it's had 10 hours at Scalford and about 30 other hours since then. As you can see from the pics it is in pristine condition and one of the truly great cartridges but I simply can't justify keeping this and my Air Tight PC-3. Blease note this is the original aimo better Ref Gold and NOT the 90th anniversary version.
Technical data
Output voltage at 1000 Hz, 5cm/sec. > 0.2 mV
Channel balance at 1 kHz < 1 dB
Channel separation at 1 kHz > 25 dB
Frequency range at - 3dB 20-50.000 Hz
Frequency response 20-20.000 Hz +2.5 dB/0 dB
Tracking ability at 315Hz lateral > 70 µm
Compliance, dynamic, lateral 10/10 µm/mN
Stylus type Ortofon Replicant 100
Stylus tip radius r/R 5/100 µm
Tracking force range 2.5 - 3.5 g (25-35 mN)
Tracking force, recommended 3.0 g
Tracking angle 20°
Internal impedance, DC resistance per channel 3 Ohm
Recommended load impedance > 10 Ohm
Cartridge body material Aluminum-Magnesium alloy
Cartridge colour Gold/Black
Cartridge weight 32 g
Please note the cartridge weight you will need to make sure your counterweight can handle this although tracking at 3g will help.
I don't have the original box but will sip in the box shown
SOLD
Dynavector Karat 17D2 Mk 2
Rebuilt by Sounsmith in the states, who are very good at repairing mid priced cartridges, cost was $150 for new cantilever and diamond stylus. Since then less that 150 hours (very conservative and I think way less)
Specifications
Type: Low output moving coil cartridge with
flux damper and softened magnetism
Output Voltage: 0.23mV (at 1KHz, 5cm/sec.)
Channel Separation: 25 dB (at 1KHz)
Channel Balance: 1.0 dB (at 1KHz)
Frequency Response: 20 - 20,000Hz (± 1dB),
20 - 100,000Hz
Compliance: 15 x 10-6 cm/dyn
Tracking Force: 1.8 - 2.0grams
DC Resistance: R=38 ohms
Recommended Load Impedance: 100 ohms
Cantilever: 1.7mm length, 0.25dia solid diamond
Stylus: Micro-ridge
Weight: 5.3 grams
SOLD
IKEDA IS-1R Cartridge Headshell by ROJIUM,SILVER VISION
This is one of the finest headshell's available at any price. I bought this spcifically to go with my Air Tight PC-3 cartridge. What I din't realise was that my PC-3 is very high compliance and really needs a lighter headshell so this one apart fron the inial mounting has remained unused and I have now switch to a lower mass unit.
The headshell is fully adjustable for both reach and azimuth, net weight is 17g and tags are pure copper.
I Paid £180 for this (£125 + shipping + vat + import duty)
SOLD
TTW Brass/Alluminium turntable clamp
At 405g this is no light weight and one of the best most stable clamps around.
I've had this a few years now and it does have a couple of marks one to the aluminium top and another to the brass both can be seen clearly in the pics.
Cost me originally £100+
SOLD
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http://i1127.photobucket.com/albums/l637/alphatoner/P1020398_zps0ab4131b.jpg (http://s1127.photobucket.com/user/alphatoner/media/P1020398_zps0ab4131b.jpg.html)
http://i1127.photobucket.com/albums/l637/alphatoner/P1020392-001_zps8d1671b6.jpg (http://s1127.photobucket.com/user/alphatoner/media/P1020392-001_zps8d1671b6.jpg.html)
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http://i1127.photobucket.com/albums/l637/alphatoner/DP-47F/DSC_0002_zps520a55cb.jpg (http://s1127.photobucket.com/user/alphatoner/media/DP-47F/DSC_0002_zps520a55cb.jpg.html)
http://i1127.photobucket.com/albums/l637/alphatoner/DP-47F/DSC_0003_zps14f88b7f.jpg (http://s1127.photobucket.com/user/alphatoner/media/DP-47F/DSC_0003_zps14f88b7f.jpg.html)
http://i1127.photobucket.com/albums/l637/alphatoner/P1020374_zps0a5ef00a.jpg (http://s1127.photobucket.com/user/alphatoner/media/P1020374_zps0a5ef00a.jpg.html)
http://i1127.photobucket.com/albums/l637/alphatoner/P1020379_zps98e77117.jpg (http://s1127.photobucket.com/user/alphatoner/media/P1020379_zps98e77117.jpg.html)
Ortofon SPU Reference Gold
I bought this NOS in 2009 and since then it's had 10 hours at Scalford and about 30 other hours since then. As you can see from the pics it is in pristine condition and one of the truly great cartridges but I simply can't justify keeping this and my Air Tight PC-3. Blease note this is the original aimo better Ref Gold and NOT the 90th anniversary version.
Technical data
Output voltage at 1000 Hz, 5cm/sec. > 0.2 mV
Channel balance at 1 kHz < 1 dB
Channel separation at 1 kHz > 25 dB
Frequency range at - 3dB 20-50.000 Hz
Frequency response 20-20.000 Hz +2.5 dB/0 dB
Tracking ability at 315Hz lateral > 70 µm
Compliance, dynamic, lateral 10/10 µm/mN
Stylus type Ortofon Replicant 100
Stylus tip radius r/R 5/100 µm
Tracking force range 2.5 - 3.5 g (25-35 mN)
Tracking force, recommended 3.0 g
Tracking angle 20°
Internal impedance, DC resistance per channel 3 Ohm
Recommended load impedance > 10 Ohm
Cartridge body material Aluminum-Magnesium alloy
Cartridge colour Gold/Black
Cartridge weight 32 g
Please note the cartridge weight you will need to make sure your counterweight can handle this although tracking at 3g will help.
I don't have the original box but will sip in the box shown
SOLD
Dynavector Karat 17D2 Mk 2
Rebuilt by Sounsmith in the states, who are very good at repairing mid priced cartridges, cost was $150 for new cantilever and diamond stylus. Since then less that 150 hours (very conservative and I think way less)
Specifications
Type: Low output moving coil cartridge with
flux damper and softened magnetism
Output Voltage: 0.23mV (at 1KHz, 5cm/sec.)
Channel Separation: 25 dB (at 1KHz)
Channel Balance: 1.0 dB (at 1KHz)
Frequency Response: 20 - 20,000Hz (± 1dB),
20 - 100,000Hz
Compliance: 15 x 10-6 cm/dyn
Tracking Force: 1.8 - 2.0grams
DC Resistance: R=38 ohms
Recommended Load Impedance: 100 ohms
Cantilever: 1.7mm length, 0.25dia solid diamond
Stylus: Micro-ridge
Weight: 5.3 grams
SOLD
IKEDA IS-1R Cartridge Headshell by ROJIUM,SILVER VISION
This is one of the finest headshell's available at any price. I bought this spcifically to go with my Air Tight PC-3 cartridge. What I din't realise was that my PC-3 is very high compliance and really needs a lighter headshell so this one apart fron the inial mounting has remained unused and I have now switch to a lower mass unit.
The headshell is fully adjustable for both reach and azimuth, net weight is 17g and tags are pure copper.
I Paid £180 for this (£125 + shipping + vat + import duty)
SOLD
TTW Brass/Alluminium turntable clamp
At 405g this is no light weight and one of the best most stable clamps around.
I've had this a few years now and it does have a couple of marks one to the aluminium top and another to the brass both can be seen clearly in the pics.
Cost me originally £100+
SOLD
http://i1127.photobucket.com/albums/l637/alphatoner/P1020396_zpsa450c4bc.jpg (http://s1127.photobucket.com/user/alphatoner/media/P1020396_zpsa450c4bc.jpg.html)
http://i1127.photobucket.com/albums/l637/alphatoner/P1020395_zpsdcfc3764.jpg (http://s1127.photobucket.com/user/alphatoner/media/P1020395_zpsdcfc3764.jpg.html)
http://i1127.photobucket.com/albums/l637/alphatoner/P1020398_zps0ab4131b.jpg (http://s1127.photobucket.com/user/alphatoner/media/P1020398_zps0ab4131b.jpg.html)
http://i1127.photobucket.com/albums/l637/alphatoner/P1020392-001_zps8d1671b6.jpg (http://s1127.photobucket.com/user/alphatoner/media/P1020392-001_zps8d1671b6.jpg.html)
http://i1127.photobucket.com/albums/l637/alphatoner/P1020390-001_zps0193fdc6.jpg (http://s1127.photobucket.com/user/alphatoner/media/P1020390-001_zps0193fdc6.jpg.html)
http://i1127.photobucket.com/albums/l637/alphatoner/DP-47F/DSC_0002_zps520a55cb.jpg (http://s1127.photobucket.com/user/alphatoner/media/DP-47F/DSC_0002_zps520a55cb.jpg.html)
http://i1127.photobucket.com/albums/l637/alphatoner/DP-47F/DSC_0003_zps14f88b7f.jpg (http://s1127.photobucket.com/user/alphatoner/media/DP-47F/DSC_0003_zps14f88b7f.jpg.html)
http://i1127.photobucket.com/albums/l637/alphatoner/P1020374_zps0a5ef00a.jpg (http://s1127.photobucket.com/user/alphatoner/media/P1020374_zps0a5ef00a.jpg.html)
http://i1127.photobucket.com/albums/l637/alphatoner/P1020379_zps98e77117.jpg (http://s1127.photobucket.com/user/alphatoner/media/P1020379_zps98e77117.jpg.html)