Clearaudio x McIntosh MC-SP-07 Moving-Coil Cartridge - Sealed In Box

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Please note* The leading image is just for illustration purposes, and the cartridge listed is brand new and sealed (subsequent photos) 

General:
The McIntosh x Clearaudio MC-SP-07 MC cartridge is a high-value, high-performance MC (moving-coil) Cartridge manufactured by Clearaudio. It would pair well to a number of turntables at any price point.

These McIntosh branded examples are sold exclusively on the McIntosh MT10 turntable so it's rather uncommon to have one available for sale standalone.

This particular cartridge is still sealed in its original McIntosh carton making it especially desirable for McIntosh fans.

SkyFi Cosmetic Notes:
No wear, brand new,

Ownership:
Brand New

General Sound:
Smooth, uncolored, undistorted natural and clean

Cosmetic Condition:
New = Factory sealed and unopened.. See our detailed rating description here.

Working Condition:
Working perfectly and tested in our lab.

Included:
Everything like when it arrived new

Packing:
Original Manufacturers Packing

Original MSRP:
$1,890.00

Specs:
• Frequency response: 20Hz - 100kHz
• Output voltage ( at 5cm/sec): 0.5mV
• Channel separation: > 30dB
• Channel balance: < 0.5dB
• Tracking ability: 80μm
• Recommended tracking force: 2.8g (± 0.2g)
• Cartridge impedance: 50Ω
• Cantilever / stylus shape: Boron / HD Diamond
• Compliance: 15μ/mN
• Coil assembly: Absolutely symmetrical design
• Coil material: 24 carat gold
• Cartridge body: Hand polished ebony wood with metal alloy internal resonance damping
• Total mass: 10.8g

Link to Manual:
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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.