montesquieu
01-11-2016, 23:14
I just have too many cartridges at the moment and I think I need to move on a few. So here goes (EDITED TO REMOVE SOLD ITEMS):
http://i1181.photobucket.com/albums/x440/montesquieu61/cartridge-group_zpsmqjmro4j.jpg
Cartridges shown in the pic (Denon sold):
Bang and Olufsen SP1 - this was one of the first stereo cartridges ever made, from 1958, and to my ears still one of the best, though it’s low compliance (SPU sort of level) and therefore needs a proper heavy arm (Jelco upwards, probably in a heavy headshell with the heavy counterweight - I used it to good effect in various 12in arms and in my FR64S/Ikeda IT-435-CR1). I have two of these, and was lucky enough to find a rare as hen’s teeth NOS B&O stylus for my other one. This one being sold gets the best of the remaining two original B&O styli, still with plenty of life in it. £85 including shipping.
Pickering XV-15 / 750e with original factory elliptical stylus and stylus guard - I know nothing about this one it came with a turntable long ago and I’ve never used it. Offering this at £45 including postage.
Shure M91ED with Thakker stylus. I bought the stylus for my stable of M44-7 and M44-E (two of each) that I mainly use for 78s using Expert Stylus custom tips, but this is a standard 0.7mil conical for modern stereo records, it fits on the M91ED and works perfectly. This tip has never really been used. £40 including postage.
Linn K5, original stylus and stylus guard - acquired with a TT, looks fine, plays nice (from memory it's essentially a rebodied AT-95), takes me back 30 years, it was what I had on my original LP-12 back in the mid 80s. £30 including postage.
VMS20E MkII and VMS30, sold as a pair. For whatever reason (tonearm compliance, I suspect) I have consistently preferred the VMS20E when using these cartridges, which I’ve found surprising. Anyway I’m offering them as a pair to a good home for the measly sum of £65 including postage. (Pictured Ortofon headshell not included, that comes from my vintage AS-212 which sounds lovely with the VMS20.
http://i1181.photobucket.com/albums/x440/montesquieu61/VMS_zpssalsrfce.jpg
Nagaoka MP-11 with brand new original factory JN-P110 stylus from the later MP110. Also has the stylus guard. I got the chance to snap up a brand new stylus for this ages ago, as I had the body … but it’s literally had 2-3 sides from new, again, so many cartridges, so little time. Offering this at £50 including postage. (see pic below)
http://i1181.photobucket.com/albums/x440/montesquieu61/nagaoka_zpsk3jpzson.jpg
Headshells: Kind of reluctant to sell off headshells knowing that almost immediately I’m likely to need one like I’ve just sold … but anyway ….
Nasotec Swing headshell for SPU - I bought this from Scott Nangle for £295 http://snvinyl.co.uk/epages/eshop943300.sf/en_GB/?ObjectPath=/Shops/eshop943300/Products/201A1-SPU-H
This one is the version for SPU. It’s identical weight and geometry to the SPU headshell, but has a swing mechanism that effectively mimics what a parallel tracker does. I quite liked it but it seems quite delicate for my big mits and I’ve always been scared I would break it … so offered at half price £150 to someone who would be interested in giving it a go.
http://i1181.photobucket.com/albums/x440/montesquieu61/nasotec1_zpsaj6fck7g.jpg
http://i1181.photobucket.com/albums/x440/montesquieu61/nasotec2_zpse9hvxjm1.jpg
ADC Magnesium Headshell, 7g, no headshell wires, £25 including postage
http://i1181.photobucket.com/albums/x440/montesquieu61/adc-headshell_zpse8cafvip.jpg
If anyone thinks I’m out on pricing here then please let me know - I’m really not sure what to pitch some of these at.
Payment by Paypal FF (preferred) or bank transfer.
http://i1181.photobucket.com/albums/x440/montesquieu61/cartridge-group_zpsmqjmro4j.jpg
Cartridges shown in the pic (Denon sold):
Bang and Olufsen SP1 - this was one of the first stereo cartridges ever made, from 1958, and to my ears still one of the best, though it’s low compliance (SPU sort of level) and therefore needs a proper heavy arm (Jelco upwards, probably in a heavy headshell with the heavy counterweight - I used it to good effect in various 12in arms and in my FR64S/Ikeda IT-435-CR1). I have two of these, and was lucky enough to find a rare as hen’s teeth NOS B&O stylus for my other one. This one being sold gets the best of the remaining two original B&O styli, still with plenty of life in it. £85 including shipping.
Pickering XV-15 / 750e with original factory elliptical stylus and stylus guard - I know nothing about this one it came with a turntable long ago and I’ve never used it. Offering this at £45 including postage.
Shure M91ED with Thakker stylus. I bought the stylus for my stable of M44-7 and M44-E (two of each) that I mainly use for 78s using Expert Stylus custom tips, but this is a standard 0.7mil conical for modern stereo records, it fits on the M91ED and works perfectly. This tip has never really been used. £40 including postage.
Linn K5, original stylus and stylus guard - acquired with a TT, looks fine, plays nice (from memory it's essentially a rebodied AT-95), takes me back 30 years, it was what I had on my original LP-12 back in the mid 80s. £30 including postage.
VMS20E MkII and VMS30, sold as a pair. For whatever reason (tonearm compliance, I suspect) I have consistently preferred the VMS20E when using these cartridges, which I’ve found surprising. Anyway I’m offering them as a pair to a good home for the measly sum of £65 including postage. (Pictured Ortofon headshell not included, that comes from my vintage AS-212 which sounds lovely with the VMS20.
http://i1181.photobucket.com/albums/x440/montesquieu61/VMS_zpssalsrfce.jpg
Nagaoka MP-11 with brand new original factory JN-P110 stylus from the later MP110. Also has the stylus guard. I got the chance to snap up a brand new stylus for this ages ago, as I had the body … but it’s literally had 2-3 sides from new, again, so many cartridges, so little time. Offering this at £50 including postage. (see pic below)
http://i1181.photobucket.com/albums/x440/montesquieu61/nagaoka_zpsk3jpzson.jpg
Headshells: Kind of reluctant to sell off headshells knowing that almost immediately I’m likely to need one like I’ve just sold … but anyway ….
Nasotec Swing headshell for SPU - I bought this from Scott Nangle for £295 http://snvinyl.co.uk/epages/eshop943300.sf/en_GB/?ObjectPath=/Shops/eshop943300/Products/201A1-SPU-H
This one is the version for SPU. It’s identical weight and geometry to the SPU headshell, but has a swing mechanism that effectively mimics what a parallel tracker does. I quite liked it but it seems quite delicate for my big mits and I’ve always been scared I would break it … so offered at half price £150 to someone who would be interested in giving it a go.
http://i1181.photobucket.com/albums/x440/montesquieu61/nasotec1_zpsaj6fck7g.jpg
http://i1181.photobucket.com/albums/x440/montesquieu61/nasotec2_zpse9hvxjm1.jpg
ADC Magnesium Headshell, 7g, no headshell wires, £25 including postage
http://i1181.photobucket.com/albums/x440/montesquieu61/adc-headshell_zpse8cafvip.jpg
If anyone thinks I’m out on pricing here then please let me know - I’m really not sure what to pitch some of these at.
Payment by Paypal FF (preferred) or bank transfer.