Shure VN45HE Stylus for V15 Type IV cartridge

Description: Shure VN45HE Stylus for V15 Type IV cartridge - New Old Stock General:Vintage Shure phono cartridges are highly regarded by audiophiles, That is why so many are still being used to this day. That being said, at some point they will need a new styli.This VN45HE stylus is in rare new old stock condition and is a perfect replacement for your V15 type IV cartridge. It will also include its plastic box just as new. Perfect for keeping your vintage Shure cartridge running.SkyFi Cosmetic Notes:No signs of wear on stylus, the cardboard box and plastic case show a bit of wear.Ownership:Single OwnerGeneral Sound:Accurate to the recordingCosmetic Condition:10/10 = Mint. Looks like new, likely used once (if that!). See our detailed rating description here.Working Condition:Working perfectly and tested in our lab.Included:Everything like when it arrived newPacking:Original Manufacturers PackingWeight:3 lbs.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 Shure VN45HE Stylus for V15 Type IV cartridge - New Old Stock General: Vintage Shure phono cartridges are highly regarded by audiophiles, That is why so many are still being uséd to this day. That being said, at some point they will need a new styli. This VN45HE stylus is in rare new old stock condition and is a perfect replacement for your V15 type IV cartridge. It will also include its plastic box just as new. Perfect for keeping your vintage Shure cartridge running. SkyFi Cosmetic Notes: No signs of wear on stylus, the cardboard box and plastic case show a bit of wear. Ownership: Single Owner General Sound: Accurate to the recording Cosmetic Condition: 10/10 = Mint. Looks like new, likely uséd once (if that!). 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 Weight: 3 lbs. 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: 420 USD

Location: Glen Rock, New Jersey

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