Grado Prestige Black Phono Cartridge

Description: Grado Prestige Black Phono Cartridge - NOS (New Old Stock) General:The Grado Labs Prestige Black is an affordable MM (Moving-Coil) cartridge offering great sound, along with an easily replaceable and upgradable stylus. It pairs well with many 'tables modern and vintage.Super popular cartridge but sadly no longer in production. This Prestige. Black appears to be new with no signs of use as verified under our shop microscope. This will come to you complete with its original and manual.Brand Background:Founded in Brooklyn, NY, Grado Labs has been perfecting the art of sonic reproduction through headphones and cartridges since 1953. Through three generations the family has kept the tradition of putting sound first.Ownership:Single OwnerGeneral Sound:Smooth, uncolored, undistorted natural and cleanCosmetic 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:Exactly as pictured and described above.Packing:Original Manufacturers PackingSpecs:Frequency Response: 10 - 55,000 Hz- Principal: MI- Channel Separation at 1 KHz: 30- Input Load: 47K- Output at 1 KHz 5CM/sec.: 5mV- Recommended Tracking Force: 1.5- Stylus Type: E- Inductance: 45mH- Resistance: 475- Compliance CUs: 20- Stylus Replacement: User replaceable- Mounting: Half-inch standardWeight:5.5gTesting 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. ---------- 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. No mid-fi, no gimmicks, no junk. Each piece of equipment is cosmetically restored and fully tested in our well-equipped lab by an engineer with 30+ years of experience in the HiFi world. If it does not meet or exceed the original manufactures specifications, it will not be sold. We are very selective about the equipment we purchase, focusing on mostly analog, high-build quality, American, and European built units. Please note we are not a repair shop and only restore what we own. ---------- 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) All listings are eligible for the eBay Global Shipping Program unless the item exceeds the maximum weight/price requirements to your country. If this is the case simply message us via eBay. We only accept bank wire transfers for international payments and frequently ship worldwide via UPS. 4) Please ensure your shipping address is correct within eBay as we will ONLY ship to the eBay/PayPal Confirmed Shipping Address. No exceptions. 5) eBay may charge and collect sales tax to your state/jurisdiction which we have no control over. eBay v1.8 Grado Prestige Black Phono Cartridge - NOS (New Old Stock) General: The Grado Labs Prestige Black is an affordable MM (Moving-Coil) cartridge offering great sound, along with an easily replaceable and upgradable stylus. It pairs well with many 'tables modern and vintage. Super popular cartridge but sadly no longer in production. This Prestige. Black appears to be new with no signs of use as verified under our shop microscope. This will come to you complete with its original and manual. Brand Background: Founded in Brooklyn, NY, Grado Labs has been perfecting the art of sonic reproduction through headphones and cartridges since 1953. Through three generations the family has kept the tradition of putting sound first. Ownership: Single 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. Working Condition: Working perfectly and tested in our lab. Included: Exactly as pictured and described above. Packing: Original Manufacturers Packing Specs: Frequency Response: 10 - 55,000 Hz - Principal: MI - Channel Separation at 1 KHz: 30 - Input Load: 47K - Output at 1 KHz 5CM/sec.: 5mV - Recommended Tracking Force: 1.5 - Stylus Type: E - Inductance: 45mH - Resistance: 475 - Compliance CUs: 20 - Stylus Replacement: User replaceable - Mounting: Half-inch standard Weight: 5.5g 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. ---------- 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. No mid-fi, no gimmicks, no junk. Each piece of equipment is cosmetically restored and fully tested in our well-equipped lab by an engineer with 30+ years of experience in the HiFi world. If it does not meet or exceed the original manufactures specifications, it will not be sold. We are very selective about the equipment we purchase, focusing on mostly analog, high-build quality, American, and European built units. Please note we are not a repair shop and only restore what we own. ---------- 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) All listings are eligible for the eBay Global Shipping Program unless the item exceeds the maximum weight/price requirements to your country. If this is the case simply message us via eBay. We only accept bank wire transfers for international payments and frequently ship worldwide via UPS. 4) Please ensure your shipping address is correct within eBay as we will ONLY ship to the eBay/PayPal Confirmed Shipping Address. No exceptions. 5) eBay may charge and collect sales tax to your state/jurisdiction which we have no control over. eBay v1.8 × 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. 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Location: Glen Rock, New Jersey

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