I bought this cartridge on Audiocircle few years ago from well known AC member TONEPUB (Jeff Dorgay of Tone Audio Mag). Jeff was original owner and described it to me as "perfect, less than 100 hrs". I have several cartridges in rotation, so I used it lightly -- maybe another 100 hrs max, to be conservative (probably less). It's been kindly and gently treated, as I am a knowledgeable and careful vinyl enthusiast. Comes from a child / pet / and smoke free home. Current condition is basically the same as I received it. Thoroughly inspected it today in bright light with my 30x jewelers loupe. Cantilever is straight and true, stylus is very clean and very sharp. Pics are of actual cartridge, taken today. Excellent cosmetically and functionally. I guarantee no surprises! Mounting hardware included. It came to me without original box / stylus guard / paperwork, so I can't provide it. It will ship very safely in Denon box shown in photos. This is a well reviewed and highly regarded MM cartridge. 3.6mV output, rec'd load at 47k. Current retail is $1200. Asking $525 total, I'll pay all fees including CONUS shipping. Not active much on this forum, but check my perfect feedback on AG and Ebay (names spelly and nyctoobluvr respectively) and buy with confidence. Thanks for looking........John
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