Clearaudio x McIntosh Virtuoso V2 Ebony MM Phono Cartridge

Description: Clearaudio x McIntosh Virtuoso V2 Ebony MM Phono Cartridge General:This Mcintosh x Clearaudio Virtuoso V2 Ebony MM cartridge is a high-value, high-performance MM (moving-magnet) Cartridge from 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 was also professionally retipped by the experts at VAS (Vinyl Audio Science) and is now ready for many more hours of playback.SkyFi Cosmetic Notes:Some scratches on the plastic protective cover. Overall very good shape.SkyFi Technical Notes:Cartridge retipped by VAS.Brand Background:McIntosh Laboratory is an American manufacturer of handcrafted high-end audio equipment based in Binghamton, New York. The company was founded in 1949 by Frank McIntosh. The company designs and produces audio amplifiers, stereo tuners and other consumer electronics products.Ownership:Single OwnerGeneral Sound:Neutral sound with little to no colorationCosmetic Condition:8/10 = Very Good. Excellent front faceplate, one minor flaw on chassis side or top. Working Condition:Working perfectly and tested in our lab.Included:Just the UnitPacking:Will be packed using our highly developed in-house process and custom packing materials.Specs:Frequency response:20 Hz - 20 kHzOutput:3.6mVChannel balance:< 0.3 dBChannel separation:30 dBTracking force:2.0gLoading:47k ohmsCantilever:AluminumWeight:6 gramsTesting 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. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- *Please note we are not a repair shop and only restore what we own. ---------- SkyFi Audio - Curators of Vintage Audio Gear SkyFi Audio is a small startup business specializing in the purchase, reconditioning, and reselling of high end audio equipment. We only buy equipment that we admire and are passionate about. ---------- PURCHASING GUIDELINES: 1) This item will be professionally packaged and insured for safe transit to your home unless you opt for local pickup from our shop. All local pickup items are only wrapped in industrial strength clear stretch wrap if the original manufacturer packaging is unavailable. Local pickup is available in Glen Rock, NJ, 07452, just a half hour drive from Midtown Manhattan, with convenient parking near our building. If we don’t have the original packaging, we use heavy-duty double-ply corrugated boxes with custom made to your item SealedAir Instapak expanding foam custom inserts. In many cases this has proven to be better than the original packaging! We also use high quality fiber reinforced tape to seal our packages. Lightweight items will be bubble wrapped and shipped in a high-quality box. 2) We will not review or accept any offers that do not go through the official eBay system. We have too many items for sale and it’s nearly impossible to keep track of offers outside of the official system. Please do not message, email, or text any offers. 3) Please ensure your shipping address is correct within eBay as we will ONLY ship to the eBay/PayPal Confirmed Shipping Address. No exceptions. 4) eBay may charge and collect sales tax to your state/jurisdiction which we have no control over. eBay v1.91BH Clearaudio x McIntosh Virtuoso V2 Ebony MM Phono Cartridge General: This Mcintosh x Clearaudio Virtuoso V2 Ebony MM cartridge is a high-value, high-performance MM (moving-magnet) Cartridge from 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 was also professionally retipped by the experts at VAS (Vinyl Audio Science) and is now ready for many more hours of playback. SkyFi Cosmetic Notes: Some scratches on the plastic protective cover. Overall very good shape. SkyFi Technical Notes: Cartridge retipped by VAS. Brand Background: McIntosh Laboratory is an American manufacturer of handcrafted high-end audio equipment based in Binghamton, New York. The company was founded in 1949 by Frank McIntosh. The company designs and produces audio amplifiers, stereo tuners and other consumer electronics products. Ownership: Single Owner General Sound: Neutral sound with little to no coloration Cosmetic Condition: 8/10 = Very Good. Excellent front faceplate, one minor flaw on chassis side or top. Working Condition: Working perfectly and tested in our lab. Included: Just the Unit Packing: Will be packed using our highly developed in-house process and custom packing materials. Specs: Frequency response: 20 Hz - 20 kHz Output: 3.6mV Channel balance: < 0.3 dB Channel separation: 30 dB Tracking force: 2.0g Loading: 47k ohms Cantilever: Aluminum Weight: 6 grams 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. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- *Please note we are not a repair shop and only restore what we own. ---------- SkyFi Audio - Curators of Vintage Audio Gear SkyFi Audio is a small startup business specializing in the purchase, reconditioning, and reselling of high end audio equipment. We only buy equipment that we admire and are passionate about. ---------- PURCHASING GUIDELINES: 1) This item will be professionally packaged and insured for safe transit to your home unless you opt for local pickup from our shop. All local pickup items are only wrapped in industrial strength clear stretch wrap if the original manufacturer packaging is unavailable. Local pickup is available in Glen Rock, NJ, 07452, just a half hour drive from Midtown Manhattan, with convenient parking near our building. If we don’t have the original packaging, we use heavy-duty double-ply corrugated boxes with custom made to your item SealedAir Instapak expanding foam custom inserts. In many cases this has proven to be better than the original packaging! We also use high quality fiber reinforced tape to seal our packages. Lightweight items will be bubble wrapped and shipped in a high-quality box. 2) We will not review or accept any offers that do not go through the official eBay system. We have too many items for sale and it’s nearly impossible to keep track of offers outside of the official system. Please do not message, email, or text any offers. 3) Please ensure your shipping address is correct within eBay as we will ONLY ship to the eBay/PayPal Confirmed Shipping Address. No exceptions. 4) eBay may charge and collect sales tax to your state/jurisdiction which we have no control over. eBay v1.91BH × × × × × × × × × × Buy now and save! Tell a friend Visit store Watch now Postage info UPS Ground - $0.00 Local Pickup - $0.00 Click the Postage tab above the listing description for more info Additional delivery notes PICK UP OPTION Our items are available for pick-up. Pick up procedure is as follows: Purchase the item through eBay Email us to coordinate pickup PAYING VIA PAYPAL We accept PayPal on our all our items so you can shop with confidence. Simple choose the PayPal option when proceeding through the checkout. 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Price: 960 USD

Location: Glen Rock, New Jersey

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