SOLD (for 63% of MSRP, do the math.....thought this worth including for comparison given the prices people ask for cartridges with 100s of hours on them)
I have a new, sealed in box, Clearaudio Concerto II that I just received back from them after sending my under warranty original in for repair in December. Apparently Clearaudio don't offer repairs or retips, they just send a new cartridge. I made another purchase while the 'repair' was being handled so now I have this one going for sale. MSRP is $2750, I'm open to reasonable offers (with the emphasis on reasonable, I've sunk a lot into the original purchase and repair/replacement cost). Trades possible if you have something I might desire (a late 50s Gibson L7 is top of my list but I suspect that's not going to happen!)
Specs below -- great sounding cartridge but it has that exposed cantilever that requires you to handle carefully, as I know! Comes with a cover to protect it when not in use. Again, this is brand new, not a repair, with original serial number and not even registered for warranty yet, fresh from Musical Surroundings.
Total mass: 4.4Gm
Frequency response: 20 Hz - 100 kHz
Stylus shape: Micro HD
Cantilever: Boron
Coil assembly: Absolutely symmetrical design
Coil material: Gold 24 K
Compliance: 15/15 µ/mN
Recommended tracking force: 2.8 g
Crosstalk: > 30 dB
Channel balance: < 0.5 dB
Output voltage: 0.8 mV (at 5 cm/sec)
Coil impedance: 35 Ohm
Body material: Satiné wood
I have no original pics as it's a sealed cardboard box with the gold seal uncut on the top flaps. You can find details on the cartridge here:
http://clearaudio.de/en/products/cartridges-mc-concerto_v2.phplots of links to it also at the usual online stores (Audio Advisor, Music Direct etc). PM me to discuss.
thanks
P.
