Mutech Hayabusa MC Phono Cartridge - Pre-Mounted for 1200G

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General:
The Mutech Hayabusa is a high performance MC phono cartridge. Key features include a nude semi-line stylus, a Solid boron cantilever and high purity coils that give it a 0.45mV output.

During testing we really enjoyed its sound.Instruments sounded clear and bass seemed extended compared to many other MC cartridges we have tested.

This particular Mutech Hyabusa also has the benefit of being repaired/refurbished by the experts at VAS. This should give the new owner some piece of mind.

We opted to mount this cartridge on an OEM Technics Heashell. It was calibrated using our 12 step process ($390) for a 1200G/1200GME. If you would like the cartridge by itself and without a head-shell please contact us on purpose.

SkyFi Cosmetic Notes:
Headhsell has some small scratches where the screws mount. Cartridge is in excellent cosmetic shape no notable wear. Overall very good.

Ownership:
Second Owner

General Sound:
Smooth, uncolored, undistorted natural and clean

Cosmetic Condition:
8/10 = Very Good. Excellent front faceplate, one minor flaw on chassis side or top. See our detailed rating description here.

Working Condition:
Working perfectly and tested in our lab.

Included:
Unit and box

Packing:
Original Manufacturers Packing

Original MSRP:
$5,000.00

Specs:
Transducer: yokeless ring magnet type MC cartridge
Output voltage: 0.45mV (1kHz 3.45cm/sec)
Tracking force range:** 1.8-2.0g
Compliance: 11 μm / mN
Playback frequency range:** 10-45,000Hz
Coil impedance:** 1.5Ω (DCR)
Crosstalk: 30dB or more (1kHz)
Channel balance:** 0.5dB or less (1kHz)
Stylus tip: line contact (Ogura PA)
Cantilever: φ0.3mm solid boron
Terminal pin: OFC copper with rhodium plating
Weight: 9.0g

Testing Process:
We start by doing a detailed physical inspection under light magnification to asses the cantilever condition, its position in the cartridge body, and the condition of the suspension.

We also inspect any coil wires and the output connections to make sure it hasn't been strained. We then perform a light cleaning with specialized agents and very carefully blow dry with compressed air.

Following that, we conduct a thorough examination using our Wild Heerbrugg professional microscope. From there we can asses the wear and quality of the stylus and determine how much use it has seen, and if there are any mechanical issues. We can also identify if it needs further cleaning or care.

We then move the cartridge to a digital microscope where we take photos of the cantilever and stylus for future reference.

Next we move to the test bench where we can check for continuity of each channel and resistance.

On certain cartridges (or if the technician feels necessary) we install the cartridge on a turntable and run several test records to ascertain tacking ability, distortion, and compliance.