{"product_id":"clearaudio-x-mcintosh-mc-sp-07-moving-coil-cartridge-sealed-in-box","title":"Clearaudio x McIntosh MC-SP-07 Moving-Coil Cartridge - Sealed In Box","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease note* \u003c\/strong\u003eThe leading image is just for illustration purposes, and the cartridge listed is brand new and sealed (subsequent photos) \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eGeneral:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThese McIntosh branded examples are sold exclusively on the McIntosh MT10 turntable so it's rather uncommon to have one available for sale standalone.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis particular cartridge is still sealed in its original McIntosh carton making it especially desirable for McIntosh fans.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSkyFi Cosmetic Notes:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo wear, brand new,\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eOwnership:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBrand New\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eGeneral Sound:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSmooth, uncolored, undistorted natural and clean\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCosmetic Condition:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNew = Factory sealed and unopened.. See our detailed rating description \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/skyfiaudio.com\/pages\/our-rating-scale\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWorking Condition:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWorking perfectly and tested in our lab.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eIncluded:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEverything like when it arrived new\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePacking:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOriginal Manufacturers Packing\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eOriginal MSRP:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e$1,890.00\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSpecs:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Frequency response: 20Hz - 100kHz\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Output voltage ( at 5cm\/sec): 0.5mV\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Channel separation: \u0026gt; 30dB\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Channel balance: \u0026lt; 0.5dB\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Tracking ability: 80μm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Recommended tracking force: 2.8g (± 0.2g)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Cartridge impedance: 50Ω\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Cantilever \/ stylus shape: Boron \/ HD Diamond\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Compliance: 15μ\/mN\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Coil assembly: Absolutely symmetrical design\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Coil material: 24 carat gold\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Cartridge body: Hand polished ebony wood with metal alloy internal resonance damping\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Total mass: 10.8g\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLink to Manual:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.musicdirect.com\/content\/pdfs\/ACLAMMV2.pdf\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eClick Here\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTesting Process:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWe 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWe 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFollowing 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWe then move the cartridge to a digital microscope where we take photos of the cantilever and stylus for future reference.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNext we move to the test bench where we can check for continuity of each channel and resistance.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOn 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.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ClearAudio","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47690347806974,"sku":"107303","price":1790.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0003\/3275\/9084\/files\/clearaudio-x-mcintosh-mc-sp-07-moving-coil-cartridge-sealed-in-box-phono-264.webp?v=1775167566","url":"https:\/\/skyfiaudio.com\/products\/clearaudio-x-mcintosh-mc-sp-07-moving-coil-cartridge-sealed-in-box","provider":"SkyFi Audio","version":"1.0","type":"link"}