Audioquest Onyx moving coil cartridge in mint condition. Purchased new and used as a backup cartridge. Very rare, limited edition, special commissioned cartridge by Audioquest in the 80s. This was made to fit in between the AQ B100m and AQ 404i line up as a high performance, high output MC. This was not part of their standard lie up, only sold to select High End retailers. Aluminum body, hand calibrated-dynamic balanced coils, surgical grade latex rubber damper, square shank, nude hyper-elliptical stylus mounted in a hollow boron tube filled w/ proprietary dampening compound. Made to compete with other 80s high end MCs. I would rate as 9 only due to age. Take a look at the stylus close up pictures, absolutely no wear on stylus. Less than 500 hrs use.
Sorry to let go but need to fund another MC purchase. I no longer have the original box, or paperwork, but it will be carefully packaged in a wood box and secured by padding in a bigger box. Original 80s price was $799.00, asking $300 plus shipping for a quick sale (head shell not included). Buyer pays PayPal 3% or PayPal gift to save fees (if chosen as method of payment) and shipping. I will pay for insurance to protect you and me.
Since this was not a widely distributed cartridge, the original specs were difficult to find, this is the best Audioquest could supply
Hollow Boron tube cantilever
Square nude Hyper-elliptical Stylus
Mass 9.2 gram
Frequency Response 20Hz -20KHz min
Stereo separation 30db min
Dynamic Compliance 10 X 10-6cm/Dyne
VTF 1.8 to 2.0 gm
VTA 15 degrees
Load Impedance 100 to 47K ohms
Med/High output 1.2 mV
Sorry to let go but need to fund another MC purchase. I no longer have the original box, or paperwork, but it will be carefully packaged in a wood box and secured by padding in a bigger box. Original 80s price was $799.00, asking $300 plus shipping for a quick sale (head shell not included). Buyer pays PayPal 3% or PayPal gift to save fees (if chosen as method of payment) and shipping. I will pay for insurance to protect you and me.
Since this was not a widely distributed cartridge, the original specs were difficult to find, this is the best Audioquest could supply
Hollow Boron tube cantilever
Square nude Hyper-elliptical Stylus
Mass 9.2 gram
Frequency Response 20Hz -20KHz min
Stereo separation 30db min
Dynamic Compliance 10 X 10-6cm/Dyne
VTF 1.8 to 2.0 gm
VTA 15 degrees
Load Impedance 100 to 47K ohms
Med/High output 1.2 mV
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SALE, FOR THE NEXT 48 HRS, PRICE $250.00 AND FREE SHIPPING USA ONLY!!! THAT'S A GIVE AWAY PRICE.I WILL NOT GO ANY LOWER THAN THIS!!
This cartridge competes with my Sumiko Blackbird, is a bit softer in the highs and lows, but has a nicer midrange. Body can easily be removed (see pictures) to mimic Blackbird (never tried it, but have heard it's been done).
This cartridge competes with my Sumiko Blackbird, is a bit softer in the highs and lows, but has a nicer midrange. Body can easily be removed (see pictures) to mimic Blackbird (never tried it, but have heard it's been done).
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