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karma67
29-05-2018, 12:11
so ive been really enjoying the technics epa-305mc cartridge,somewhat rare,and even rarer in 'still sealed in the box' condititon.
after my last new old stock purchase that turned out to have a bent cantilever i was a little nervous but sod it,he who dares wins rodney.:D

it arrived today,and yes totally never been used,it comes with all the paper work,new technics headshell and weight. imagine having this and never being tempted to try it??

anyone who's heard these no they are very good good,i now have a great cartridge to use on my pioneer arm,happy days!

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struth
29-05-2018, 12:13
got a scratch on it... send it back......;) looks very nice.. not heard of it before
CageyH
29-05-2018, 12:17
Fingers crossed that the suspension is still ok.
karma67
29-05-2018, 12:22
yep a known issue with these,im happy to say this one is ok
walpurgis
29-05-2018, 12:24
got a scratch on it... send it back......;) looks very nice.. not heard of it before

I used one for years Grant. Lovely cartridge. A bit special!
struth
29-05-2018, 12:33
Looks special.. hope it gives plenty enjoyment
CageyH
29-05-2018, 13:46
yep a known issue with these,im happy to say this one is ok

Excellent news. It took me a while to find an EPC-205 in good condition.
RobbieGong
29-05-2018, 14:48
Hi fi related post ( arrived in tact of course) is the best ! :D
Audio Al
29-05-2018, 15:12
If it sounds as good as it looks = result :eyebrows:
Bigman80
29-05-2018, 15:22
Hasn't taken you long to move on from the Denon, Jamie. Which is better?
karma67
29-05-2018, 16:11
not moved on oli,i wanted 2 cartridges,1 for the zeta (denon) and this one (technics) for the pioneer arm.
Marco
29-05-2018, 17:16
Nice one, Jamie. Sexy cartridge (and a quality thing, sonically)!:thumbsup:

Marco.
Bigman80
29-05-2018, 17:19
Ah, got ya. Nice choice mate. It's going to look rather special. Hope it sounds as good. Youre making some good choices lately.
not moved on oli,i wanted 2 cartridges,1 for the zeta (denon) and this one (technics) for the pioneer arm.
CageyH
11-06-2018, 06:25
Have you tried the Technics yet?
RobbieGong
11-06-2018, 08:25
Have you tried the Technics yet?

Indeed!? How you finding it and how does it compare to the 103 and other carts you've tried ?
karma67
11-06-2018, 16:23
well i have been using it now for 2 weeks and its very good,id rate it much higher than the denon 103sa. its seems to do everything well,i cant fault it really,its such a shame that its week point along with other technics cartridges is that the rubber damper can go soft and sticky which in turn makes the cantilever ride low or pissed,i was concerned about this even with it being NOS as time is the factor with the rubber not use.

i can say that my one doesn't suffer from this at all.
i paid a lot for this cartridge but to me it was worth it,its one of the best i have heard in my system to date.

ther's one for sale here if anyone's interested. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Technics-EPC-305MC-MC-Cartridge/261626216814?hash=item3cea23416e:g:2ggAAOSwr81UPNX k
jandl100
11-06-2018, 16:58
Nice.
How about some pics of it all mounted up? :)
CageyH
11-06-2018, 17:18
I have an EPC-310MC on the way.
Unfortunately it has a sapphire canti and a paratrace tip, but it should be good.

I am keeping my eyes open for a 305 at a sensible price asthe TTDD does worry me.
karma67
11-06-2018, 17:35
Nice.
How about some pics of it all mounted up? :)

no problem :)


I have an EPC-310MC on the way.
Unfortunately it has a sapphire canti and a paratrace tip, but it should be good.

I am keeping my eyes open for a 305 at a sensible price asthe TTDD does worry me.

yes its a real concern,at least if you buy from ebay you can return it.

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struth
11-06-2018, 17:37
looks like a train:)
Bigman80
11-06-2018, 17:38
Looking good mate. Probably sounding better. Congratulations, glad it's worked out
karma67
11-06-2018, 17:44
looks like a train:)

ah yes your right,it has a kinda mullard look about it :)
struth
11-06-2018, 17:47
ah yes your right,it has a kinda mullard look about it :)

thats the one.
paulf-2007
11-06-2018, 20:22
ah yes your right,it has a kinda mullard look about it :)
Mallard?
walpurgis
11-06-2018, 20:31
http://i65.tinypic.com/2agiudh.jpg
Barry
12-06-2018, 12:16
Nice find - well done Jamie. :)