Van den Hul MC 10 low output moving coil cartridge retipped with low mass high polish rectangular shank jewel grade nude true ellipsoid .0003 x .0007 diamond affixed to a narrow gauge solid ruby cantilever. This is a truly TOTL elliptical system. Look closely at photos.You will enjoy absolutely top sound from this extremely rare handmade cartridge, that retails new for about $1500. Tinkly luminous highs, textured mids and solid bass. Imaging is incredible and pinpoint accurate. Headroo...m and depth are realistic, lifelike and beyond dimension, details are high definition. Incredibly quiet background. This particular cartridge checks out with a measured >35dB channel separation, which is on the high end of stated specifications, and 0dB channel balance difference. Cartridge is in excellent condition as described above and comes with hardware shown. Headshell, turntable, etc., not included. Sounds absolutely fantastic at spec 1.5g tracking force and has been thoroughly and extensively tested and analyzed and is guaranteed to work to your high expectations or your money back.Please see my feedback and feedback comments and bid with confidence!Specifications:stylus replacement see (*1)stylus shape VDH - I (Now Nude 8/18 um elliptical)stylus radii 8 x 18 Micronfrequency range 5 - 50.000 Hzcantilever: Boron (Upgrade to Ruby)tracking force 13.5 - 15.0 mNstatic compliance 28 Micron/mNtracking ability 70 - 80 Micronoutput voltage 0.65 mV RMSchannel unbalance < 0.5 dBchannel separation > 35 / > 30 dBstylus tip mass 0.35 Milligramsystem weight 8.2 Gramvertical tracking angle 22 Degreesload capacitance see (*2)load impedance 200 Ohmeff tone arm mass 8 - 12 Grammoving coil resistance 9 Ohm +/- 10%extra info (*1): Stylus replacement and other services available on request (*2): Non critical I stand behind all my retipped cartridges, styli and retipping services. Check my feedback if you’ve got any lingering doubts. The fact is, I can make your cartridge sound as good or better than new because I run a very tight QC regimen. I personally adjust and tune each cartridge until it operates at its best, which isn’t always the case when you buy new.Thanks for looking and, by all means, if you have any old broken or used worn cartridges or styli lying around, please contact me. I am always looking for donors. Competitive prices paid.Van den Hul MC10 Low Output LOMC Cartridge Ruby Cantilever New Elliptical Retip 0 Hours. Condition is Seller refurbished. Shipped with USPS First Class Package.