Here's a great offering that needs little to no introduction: Clearaudio Maestro Wood MM Cartridge in absolutely fantastic condition! Lots of pictures, so be sure to scroll down.
I am the original owner. This cartridge has been mounted three times on two Turntables for SQ comparison: 1) VPI Turntable, 2) Nottingham Turntable, and 3) back to the VPI Turntable. This cartridge is an excellent performer, and there are tons of accolades and superlative all over the internet, including a Stereophile recommended component.
This particular copy is extremely clean, straight cantilever, clean stylus, etc. No wear to be seen EXCEPT for the tiny connecting posts due to the clips. The cartridge comes with everything: original packaging, mounting hardware, paperwork, stylus guard, etc. NO ISSUES! Pics tell all.
There is somewhere between 300-400 hours on this cartridge, so it has virtually an "eternal life" ahead of it. New retail price is $1,200. You can purchase this one for less than 1/2 price: $575
INCLUDES shipping and PayPal in CONUS.
Disclaimer: This beautiful Clearaudio Maestro Wood MM Cartridge was used in a house full of ADD Hyperactive, children, dogs, cats, birds, various sundry farm animals, and I have allergies and flaking dandruff. All the kids are heavy smokers, and I let them play my stereo gear at distortion level volume, while they rub their sticky little hands and grimy fingers all over my stuff. When not using ZeroDust, I generally just pick up the entire tonearm wand and wipe the cartridge off on my jeans. Gotta be careful, because the damping fluid stains. Sometimes, I use my LPs as a Frisbee to play catch with the dogs, and the cartridges can get pretty dirty in my humid, mildewed house, so I'll just wash them in the sink with the other dishes. Dishwashing liquid works like a charm with our farm's well water.
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