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In Reply to: I need a new cartridge posted by gmarouda@cox.net on September 12, 2006 at 08:14:29:
Is a used DL103 for $160 out of the question?
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$160 for a used cartridge particularly a DL 103 they can be had for as little as $148 Brand New, and the DL103 being a moving coil a re-tip is required.There are a number of pitfalls involved with used Cartridges, primary among them is the fact that there are a lot of otherwise OK folks who are really neurotic about $$, you'll rarely if even see the description of a used cartridge stating " I have no idea how many hours ? I do know it's a real shit load, and I'm afraid of carving up my cherished Shaded dog "Alvin and the Chipmunks Live at Leeds " the reason I'm selling it " ;-)
Most every used cartridge description are 200 hours at most, most of the time considerably less, if indeed it's only got the 4 or 5 or even 20hr's,claimed, why would anyone sell a new cartridge before it could be even possibly broken in ?
I'd venture that a fair percentage of the used cartridge market involves a nudged or tweaked Stylus re-set in it's suspension, with subsequent anxiety induced sale.
Even if you only have a handful of records, you simply can't afford to trust them to a strangers unknown integrity.
I sold 4 carts for about 60% what I paid and never received any complaints. I wouldn't buy a used cart from someone unless I spoke with them over the phone first and a clear description of the cartridge was given. I don't believe there are that many people trying to scam someone that would give out there phone number. My carts were purchased as upgrades to carts that weren't very old (read low hours). Do you know of any place selling carts that offers trial periods on them? Anyway, I know there are a lot (read shitload) of used cartridges out there in perfect condition waiting to be sold. I bought all of my cartridges new, but that was because I could afford the new price. I have considered buying a used DV Te Kaitora because I cannot afford to buy it new. If all I could afford new was an AT440ML, I might consider the used Denon.
Hukk
Audiocubes is $200. He claims $230 new. But you are right, based upon the audiocubes price, "I" would only offer $140.
William Thakker has one on Ebay brand new for $148. Even $140 is too much for that cartridge used.
Crap! I should have rememered that, since my DL-103 came from him. I paid $181 shiped to the states eighteen months ago.
from tubefive in Spain.
Before anyone asks, it's not mine. I was just browsing Audiogon.
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