*Needle cover is missing. This is Pickering's rare MI type cartridge. It features a high output and a punchy sound. There is dullness throughout, rust on the metal parts, and a feeling of use (Murakoshi Yoichi)
Maintenance information: 2025.10.25 sound output confirmed
Accessories: none
Main specifications: Mi type cartridge output 4.4 mV needle pressure 0.75 g +0.5 g-0.25 g needle tip 0.2 x 0.7 mil dead weight 7 g
There are 3 types of MC Star series mid-range models. The 20W is a model that places particular emphasis on the mid-range, so you can enjoy a comfortable sound that is warm in tone and has an extrusion effect. The wooden body made of Yamanaka lacquer, a traditional Japanese craft, is also attractive. Rust can be seen around the cantilever (Murakoshi Yoichi)
Maintenance information: 2025.10.24 sound output confirmed
Accessories: none
Main specifications: MC type output voltage 0.5 mV suitable needle pressure 2.3 g recommended load impedance 10 to 200 ohms dead weight 10.5 g
The price has been drastically reduced. 2025/10/11 sales price 10,000 yen. Orthophone 2M series SP cartridges are rarely in stock. A 65 μm SP conical needle is used at the needle tip to achieve extremely high sound quality SP playback (Murakoshi Yoichi)
Maintenance information: 2025.10.11 sound output confirmed
Accessories: needle cover, original box, 2 types of mounting screws
Main specifications: mm type output voltage 4.0 mV, suitable needle pressure 1.8 g
This is a 4-channel renewable cartridge. The company's product, which was sold in the mid-1970s, is the PU series with slightly heavy needle pressure. The flat, calm texture elegantly plays solo performances on the piano, etc. (FUJISAWA KOSHI)
Maintenance information: 2025.10.24 Operation confirmed
Accessories: No accessories
Main specifications: MI type needle tip 0.3 x 0.7 mil oval diamond output voltage 4 mV/5 cm/sec playback frequency band 10 to 50,000 Hz impedance 3 kΩ needle pressure 0.75 to 2.0 g dead weight 6.8 g
This is the first model in Empire's classic 4000D series. Supported by powerful, sharp mid-low frequencies, the deep and thick sound is perfect for JAZZ. There is oxidation in the body. (FUJISAWA KOSHI)
Maintenance information: 2025.10.24 Operation confirmed
Accessories: No accessories
Main specifications: Mi type output 3 mV needle tip 0.1 mil tracing radius proper needle pressure 1 to 1.75 g load resistance 47 kΩ dead weight 7.3 g
The price has been reduced! 2025/10/17 sales price 18,000 yen with headshell AT-HS10. A cartridge that uses a solid microlinear needle with an unchanged radius of curvature of the needle tip to achieve low distortion. You can feel the depth of analog playback with clear sound images, positioning, and colorful tones. (FUJISAWA KOSHI)
Maintenance information: 2025.10.17 Operation confirmed
Accessories: instruction manual
Main specifications: VM type playback frequency range 20 to 27,000 Hz output voltage 4.0 mV needle pressure 1.8 to 2.2 g (2.0 g standard) coil impedance 2.7 kΩ load resistance 47 kΩ weight 16.8 g (shell included)
*The main body is MK3, but the needle tip has been changed to MK4. The needle tip uses a Boron tapered pipe cantilever. The main body has an integrated shell configuration using the Technics bridge yoke structure. It has a crisp, sharp sound typical of Technics, and you can enjoy it regardless of genre (Murakoshi Yoichi)
Maintenance information: 2025.10.22 sound output confirmed
Accessories: none
Main specifications: MM type 0.2 x 0.7 mil oval needle pressure 1.0 to 1.5 g (appropriate 1.25 g) dead weight 16 g
This is a high output MC cartridge that can be used in the MM position. The high-fidelity sound in the mid to high range is impressive. The delicate, clean sound is recommended for classical music as well as vocals. Serial 23428 (Fujisawa Yukishi)
Maintenance information: 2025.10.24 Operation confirmed
Accessories: No accessories
Main specifications: output 2.5 mV at 3.54 cm/s 95 ohms needle pressure 1.8 to 2.2 g dead weight 8.8 g
※The cantilever is leaning to the left. A standard model of domestic mono cartridges. A popular model that condenses the appeal of a mono needle, which has a thick overall sound and is also powerful. It is also attractive that it has a high output and can be used without a step-up transformer. Serial 6971 (Fujisawa Yukishi)
Maintenance information: 2025.10.24 Operation confirmed
Accessories: No accessories
Main specifications: output voltage 3 mV playback frequency 50 Hz to 10 kHz impedance 240 ohms compatible load 1 kΩ or more needle tip 17 microns diamond round needle needle pressure 3G
A refined version of the SPU. One of the variations that were mounted on the A shell at the time. The elliptical-like range and precise tracing power are attractive. I have dullness on my body (Tamura Eiji)
Maintenance information: 2025.10.24 Operation confirmed
Accessories: No accessories
Main specifications: MC type oval needle aluminum alloy cantilever output voltage 0.067 mV needle pressure 1.5 to 2 g playback frequency band 20-20,000 Hz load resistance 2 ohms needle tip 0.3 x 0.7 mil dead weight 7 g
An MC cartridge with improved characteristics and sound quality using the company's SMC-3 cartridge as bass. A newly designed vibration system has been adopted, and the sound is straightforward without being flashy. There is dirt on the body (Tamura Eiji)
Maintenance information: 2025.10.24 Operation confirmed
Accessories: none
Main specifications: MC type output voltage 0.15 mV needle pressure 1 to 2 g playback frequency band 10-25,000 Hz impedance 4 ohms dead weight 12 g
Maintained in 2019! G-shell elliptical needle model. The glossy, rich, and heavy sound has an appeal that won't fade. It is an eternal cartridge that fully conveys the appeal of analog. The exterior is painted bald and oxidized. The needle cover is missing. Serial 232413 (Fujisawa Yukishi)
Maintenance information: 2019.3.26 maintained (both channel disconnection repair, damper adjustment)
Accessories: No accessories
Main specifications: G shell oval needle MC type output 0.2 mV needle pressure 3 to 4.5 g internal impedance 2 ohms dead weight 31 g
A long-time seller, high output, medium to heavy needle pressure MM type cartridge. The excellent sharpness and firm sound pressure are attractive. The punchy sound quality goes great with jazz and rock music (Tamura Eiji)
Maintenance information: 2025.10.22 operation confirmed
Accessories: none
Main specifications: MM type 0.7 mil conical needle output voltage 9.5 mV frequency characteristics 20 Hz to 20 kHz needle pressure 1.5 to 3.0 g weight 6.7 g
The price has been reduced. 2025/10/21 sales price 128,000 yen Phase Tech/Phasement luxury cartridge. The titanium base is an ebony body, and the magnetic circuit uses a particle module. The wide sound field, good cut, and natural sound can fully demonstrate the goodness of analog sound. Serial P1G1011021 (Murakoshi Yoichi)
Maintenance information: 2025.10.21 sound output confirmed
Accessories: needle cover, case
Main specifications: impedance 4 ohms, proper needle pressure 1.7 to 2.0 g, output voltage 0.27 mV or more, playback frequency range 10 Hz to 30 kHz, separation 30 dB or more (1 kHz), diamond stylus (line contact/curvature 0.03 x 0.003 mm), dead weight 10.2 g
A long-time seller, high output, medium to heavy needle pressure MM type cartridge. The excellent sharpness and firm sound pressure are attractive. The punchy sound quality goes great with jazz and rock music (Tamura Eiji)
Maintenance information: 2025.10.22 operation confirmed
Accessories: none
Main specifications: MM type 0.7 mil conical needle output voltage 9.5 mV frequency characteristics 20 Hz to 20 kHz needle pressure 1.5 to 3.0 g weight 6.7 g
Black, the highest peak in the 2M series, is now in stock. The stylus tip is equipped with the same high-grade solid diamond shibata needle as the famous MC Jubilee. Pure silver-plated high-purity copper wire is used for the power generation coil. The amount of information on 2M's highest peak is truly one word (Tamura Eiji)
Maintenance information: 2025.10.22 operation confirmed
Accessories: none ※needle cover missing
Main specifications: output voltage 5 mV frequency characteristics 20 to 31,000 Hz internal resistance 47 ohms suitable needle pressure 1.5 g dead weight 7.2 g
There are 3 types of MC Star series mid-range models. The 20W is a model that places particular emphasis on the mid-range, so you can enjoy a comfortable sound that is warm in tone and has an extrusion effect. The wooden body made of Yamanaka lacquer, a traditional Japanese craft, is also attractive (Tamura Eiji)
Maintenance information: 2025.10.22 operation confirmed
Accessories: none
Main specifications: MC type output voltage 0.5 mV suitable needle pressure 2.3 g recommended load impedance 10 to 200 ohms dead weight 10.5 g
The price has been reduced. 2025/10/11 sales price 15,800 yen. It is a model with a headshell that uses a lightweight solid oval needle and reproduces a wide range. The sound quality is bright and lively, so you can enjoy it regardless of genre. There is a slight feeling of use (Murakoshi Yoichi)
Maintenance information: 2025.10.11 sound output confirmed
Accessories: original box, instruction manual
Main specifications: VM type playback frequency range 20 to 25,000 Hz output voltage 4.5 mV needle pressure 1.8 to 2.2 g external dimensions H213 x W210 x D604 mm weight 16.8 g
Good stylus and cantilever! *Headshell is missing. A mid-size Shure model equipped with a solid diamond needle. The resolution is high, and the cuts and crisp sound with a sense of energy in the high frequencies are attractive. (FUJISAWA KOSHI)
Maintenance information: 2025.10.20 Operation confirmed
Accessories: case, brush
Main specifications: VM type output 4 mV needle pressure 0.75 to 1.75 g (optimal 1.25 g) playback frequency band 10-22,000 Hz
The price has been reduced. 2025/10/15 sales price 178,000 yen with original box SPU synergy with the highest output in the SPU lineup. Using a G-shell containing neodymium magnets and zinc powder, it combines a modern, energetic sound with a rich sound typical of an orthophone (Takasaki Atsushi)
Maintenance information: 2025.10.15 sound output confirmed
Accessories: manual, original box
Main specifications: MC type output voltage 0.5 mV diamond oval needle frequency characteristics 20 to 20,000 Hz needle pressure 3 g dead weight 30 g
DENON's classic MC cartridge. The balance of localization and sound is excellent, and all music genres can be played without difficulty. This cartridge can be recommended to a variety of people, from analog beginners to experts. Serial 7487 (Kanai Hidetsugu)
Maintenance information: 2025.10.19 Operation confirmed
Accessories: needle cover
Main specifications: MC type output voltage 0.3 mV playback frequency 20 Hz to 45 kHz electrical impedance 40 ohms needle tip 16.5 microns round needle pressure 2.2 to 2.8 g dead weight 8.5 g
※The needle is large and tilts to the right, so it is inexpensive. DENON's classic MC cartridge. The balance of localization and sound is excellent, and all music genres can be played without difficulty. This cartridge can be recommended to a variety of people, from analog beginners to experts. Serial 3350 (Kanai Hidetsugu)
Maintenance information: 2025.10.19 sound output confirmed. Cantilever to the right.
Accessories: needle cover
Main specifications: MC type output voltage 0.3 mV playback frequency 20 Hz to 45 kHz electrical impedance 40 ohms needle tip 16.5 microns round needle pressure 2.2 to 2.8 g dead weight 8.5 g
Comes with original box! A mono cartridge with a traditional 33 series body. Play mono records clearly with horizontal pickup only. It has vertical compliance and is optimized for reoccurring mono discs in the stereo era. You can feel that the range is wider than Denon's DL-102. The exterior is dull. *There is no fastener to secure the cartridge. (YONEJIMA Satoshi)
Maintenance information: 2025.10.18 Operation confirmed
Accessories: instruction manual, original box
Main specifications: MC type needle pressure 2.3 to 2.7 g (2.5 g standard) Muku round needle high hardness duralumin cantilever PCOCC coil anti-vibration rubber “Honeynight” impedance 10 Ω 6.9 g