Bang & Olufsen MMC20CL cartridge - very good condition - fully serviced www.crinos.pl The CRINOS company deals with the distribution of Bang & Olufsen products. We rely mainly on the sale of used equipment from this Danish manufacturer. We also offer assistance in purchasing new equipment. Thanks to a network of colleagues, we can offer warranty and post-warranty service for equipment purchased from us. Our motto is high quality services and customer satisfaction. All our offered products come from proven Bang & Olufsen dealers from European Union countries.

Selling a bang and olufsen original stylus. Used but works great.

This cartridge is untested. The needle is missing on it. Since it’s untested, this is being sold AS-IS, Broken/Parts Only, All Sales Are Final, NO REFUNDS, NO RETURNS.

Bang & Olufsen MMC20CL cartridge - very good condition - fully working www.crinos.pl The CRINOS company deals with the distribution of Bang & Olufsen products. We rely mainly on the sale of used equipment from this Danish manufacturer. We also offer assistance in purchasing new equipment. Thanks to a network of colleagues, we can offer warranty and post-warranty service for equipment purchased from us. Our motto is high quality services and customer satisfaction. All our offered products come from proven Bang & Olufsen dealers from European Union countries.

BANG & OLUFSEN MMC20EN CARTRIDGE STYLUS B&O for BEOGRAM 4002 6000 4004 8000 BEOCENTER BEST MMC20CL REPLACEMENT Inspected, tested and confirmed as new condition - see images MMC means Moving Micro-Cross, a principle designed for quadraphonic recordings - see below Titanium-bonded naked elliptical diamond, mounted on a tapered cantilever to reduce record wear and maintain optimum surface contact Effective Tip Mass of mg 0,4 this is what preserves your vinyl!Buy with confidence, over 40 new/new other condition MMC cartridge/styli sold in the last year with 100% feedbackThe QUALITRONICS DIFFERENCEMatch with:Beogram 2400 2200 2402 6000 (Radial) Beocenter 5000 4600 7000 7002 2800 Tangential Beogram 4000 4002 4004 6000 Upgrade with:MMC20CL for sapphire tube cantilever and contct line cut diamond tip MMC6000 for true CD4 quadraphonic capabilities Most of these are available in my other listings already or I have them in stock so do have a look below, if not I can source them for you in a few days. Please message me for that serviceTESTIMONIALS The MMC 20EN combined cartridge/stylus from Bang & Olufsen was fitted with a naked elliptical diamond, mounted on a tiny tapered cantilever. It had been designed for top of the range record decks such as the Beogram 4002 and 4004. It followed the MMC 4000 cartridge and kept the naked elliptical diamond stylus which had been fitted to its predecessor. Performance for the MMC 20EN was excellent. It was highly regarded by Bang & Olufsen enthusiasts and black vinyl aficionados alike and had been designed especially for record decks which used tangential arms such as the Beogram 4002 when it could read SQ 4-channel quadraphonic-encoded matrix records. It could of course read both monophonic and stereophonic records as well.The MMC 20E is supplied with an elliptical naked diamond stylus with a recommended tracking force of 1g. As with all the MMC range each cartridge was an integrated unit especially to permit the best possible performance. It gave an excellent frequency rate with high channel separationAny of the MMC range of cartridges can be substituted for another model in the range. The cartridge was superceded by the MMC3 but these were for newer phomographs and used a different connector. Radius of curvature: 5 x 1,7 mmFrequency range: 20 - 25000 Hz+/- 1,5dBChannel separation: 1000Hz > 20dB, 40 - 10000Hz > 20dBChannel difference: <1,5dBIntermodulation: <1%Recommended stylus pressure: 1gCompliance: 30 x 10(-6)cm/dyneEffective tip mass: 0,4mgOutput: mV/cm/sec. 0,6mV/47kOhms MMC stands for Moving Micro-Cross; the patented moving-iron principle upon which all B&O cartridges were based. This unique system employed a cross-shaped armature which, among other advantages, guaranteed exceptional stereo separation since each channel moves on a separate axis.The job of any pickup cartridge is to transform the records physical profile (groove modulation) into corresponding electrical signals (which are then amplified or enlarged by the amplifier and turned into audible sound waves by the loudspeaker.A cartridge must perform three separate and exacting tasks if it is to do this job successfully. It must function mechanically (the movements of the stylus in the groove); it must function magnetically (using the physical movements to create changes in a magnetic field); and it must function electrically (using the changes in magnetic flux to generate an electrical current). At each stage, one type of energy is transferred into another, quite different, type. And the transfer must be perfect, with no energy lost and none added from extraneous sources.No cartridge will ever reach this ideal unless the Laws of Physics can be repealed. However, by understanding the relationships between the three transfer stages and continually applying refined engineering techniques, B&Os belief was that each stage of cartridge improvement would bring each successive cartridge closer to the ideal. Record wear and the cartridgeIf you take music seriously the value of your record collection is likely to be high. Many of your records are likely to be irreplaceable. You will also know that the signals pressed into your vinyl discs are very fragile indeed. The pickup cartridge can be the discs worse enemy since an ill-suited cartridge can mark a record for life in a single play.While B&O is aware that cartridge specifications are inter-related, their research shows consistently that Effective Tip Mass (ETM) is one of the major factors affecting record wear. ETM is the equivalent of the amount of inertia the groove sees in moving or accelerating the stylus tip. Consequently, the higher the ETM value, the higher the force required for a given constant acceleration. Obviously, more force results in more wear.Three elements contribute to ETM. The stylus tip (diamond) contributes with its entire weight and mass. The armature contributes between 5 - 20% of its weight and mass; the cantilever around 30%. B&O has been able to reduce ETM substantially by refining these elements and building them into an integrated unit. The result is a system which not only reduces damage to the groove walls dramatically, but also provides exceptional performance at all frequencies.WORLDWIDE carriage may cost more OR LESS!! than the listing states (I have to enter an estimated figure) and will be charged in full as per the service chosen and destination country. Eg, air, surface, express, economy. I ALWAYS SEND WITH QUALITY PACKAGING, TRACKING AND INSURANCE. IF IN ANY DOUBT PLEASE ASK FOR A QUOTE. I NEED YOUR FULL ADDRESS FOR THISPostage/Carriage charges:You may have noticed that these has risen lately. Insurance has almost doubled and many carriers will not accept turntables, speakers or amplifiers, meaning I have to find a specialist. Im sorry that these have to be passed onto you. Qualitronics aims to recycle packaging as much as possible but it will always be top quality and usually its double-box where appropriate too.DELIVERY TO CHINA, ISRAEL, AUSTRALASIA, INDIA, RUSSIAN FEDERATION AND SOUTH AMERICA WILL BE ROUGHLY DOUBLE THE QUOTED INTERNATIONAL PRICE. TO BID IS TO ACCEPT THIS EXTRA PAYMENT. THANKS!About Qualitronics!Im running this business part-time whilst I raise my children. My daughter Issy is 6 years old, the apple of my eye, my teacher and the beneficiary of your purchases. (She says THANK YOU VERY MUCH!) Tommy is a terror-bag Toddler, 2 years old and his dimples charm the world. I endeavour to source the HIGHEST quality electronics, mostly B&O HiFi and will have owned most of the models in question at some time in my life. This gives me a real experience of the merits to share with you. Im a time-served Sound Engineer and use my trained ear to check each audio item. Its not just sonics though, look out for the weird and wonderful... as long as its well madePRE-SALE ENQUIRIES:Im more than happy to answer any questions, offer advice and make suggestions over the phone and many customers have already found this useful.Please call the customer service line accessed by clicking the ask a question feature or opening the full information link in the business information section below. The full number is not always displayed. Often the first zero is missing. This is ebays procedure and not mine. PRODUCTION DESIGNERS AND PROPERTIES BUYERS A number of my items have now featured in TV ads, theatre and film productions and professional photography having been bought by production designers, location agents and properties buyers. These include a Beocenter 2200, Beocenter 7007, Beovox S45 speakers. I recognise the tight deadlines that you have to work to and the immediacy you often have to work under. For the speediest solution I can offer, including same or next day delivery, suitability of product or advice on matching items to an era (or decade), please use the customer service line accessed by clicking the ask a question feature or opening the full information link in the business information section below. COLLECT IN PERSON:This is actively encouraged! This way, no clumsy or disgruntled delivery person can break it! Do check in advance the location of the item youre interested in. A quick call will be all thats needed to confirm the whereabouts. Whilst the business is registered in London, I also have stock stored near Maidstone, Manchester and the Midlands. I can only accept cash on collection as the payment method if visiting the premises due to the PayPal charge back scam. INSTALLATION:I am increasingly being commissioned to complete installations of the products that I sell. Depending upon your location and items purchased this can be achieved for little more than the usual shipping and insurance costs of the selected units. You receive the assurance of a properly connected system, including optimum placement design and the benefit of a full demonstration, highlighting the tips and techniques garnered from decades of experience and expertise. Recent installations have ranged from a single Beocenter being connected to the existing speakers and unit for an 89-years young-lady for a few hundred pounds to a multi-room, Beocenter, Beogram, Beovox and B&O dedicated cabinet and stands combination, with remote control, for a few thousand pounds.Please use the ask a question feature to access the pre-sales telephone number to discuss your requirements.SOURCING SERVICE:Cant find that B&O product that youve yearned for since you were a kid? Need a rare or discontinued part to repair your unit? If I dont have it in stock, then I can normally source one very quickly. I have a wide network of fellow enthusiasts, collectors, dealerships and retired B&O Engineers whom I can call upon to fulfill your needs.FEEDBACK:Your positive feedback is vital to all good sellers. It lets us know that you are happy, if not delirious, about your purchase. On very rare occasions, there may be an issue with your order, such as courier damage or simply leaving transit screws engaged. (Quite common). I can remedy any such issues to your complete satisfaction most quickly via the telephone or eBay message (without the need to open a case). Please use the contact number shown when you select the ask a question button. I realise that you are very, very busy, only one in three of my clients has found the time to leave feedback that also informs their peers of their positive experience. Indeed all of Qualitronics feedback is from buyers and not inflated by that of other sellers. Your contribution will be greatly appreciated. INTERNATIONAL PURCHASES:Please note that Qualitronics is not responsible for any additional import tariffs or customs charges levied at source or upon delivery. It is the buyers responsibility to check before purchasing for their own countrys charges. VOLTAGE:All electrical items are UK voltage (240v) and B&O UK type xxxx unless otherwise stated.

B&O SME TYPE ADAPTER adjustable overhangIt will convert SME 4-pin BAYONET type tone arms to receive the superior BANG & OLUFSEN integrated cartridge stylusesThese include MMC20CL MMC20EN MMC20E MMC10E MMC20S MMC3000, MMC4000, MMC5000, AND MMC6000Clearly Ortofon took inspiration from this design for their DJ carts seen on most Technics SL1200sNot usually sold separately as they were only included with a cartridge set originallyPart #8950020Full Kit including extra ballast, ballast clip and allen key I dont like to disguise the postage and packaging costs in the item price. This shipping price includes, packing materials, insurance and first class tracking that is an unfortunate necessity due to buyer fraud. It is not even the full cost, only the Royal Mail charge. Thank you for your understanding.

This MMC20CL cartridge and stylus set is compatible with Bang & Olufsen equipment and is produced in Denmark. Used condition with case and paperwork The sleek silver design is perfect for those who appreciate both style and functionality. Ideal for those looking to upgrade their record player, turntable parts, or audio equipment in general. This set is perfect for those who are looking to enhance their listening experience with high-quality sound.

CLASSIC Bang and Olufsen Beogram 2000 type 5721 with MMC20CL and original box and packaging. Very good condition the lid opens and closes smoothly and will stay open when lifted. Veneer generally very good with only small piece missing on the front left hand corner see photos. Cartridge in good working order and the MMC20CL is a better cartridge then the MMC20EN that originally came with the Beogram 2200. Buttons operate as intended. Here’s some additional information from the Beoworld website … BeoGram 2200 Record Deck Manufactured: 1978 - 1980 Designer: Jacob Jensen Colours: Rosewood, Teak, White, Oak Beogram 2200/2400 were identical except that, when coupled to the Beomaster 2400, Beogram 2400 could also be operated by remote control. To play records on either model it was necessary to simply press START and let the automatic system do the rest. As an additional safeguard, all functions could be operated with the protective lid closed. The electronic servo drive system kept turntable speed constant and correct, even during fluctuations in the mains supply. Careful arm geometry ensured that tracking angle was kept well below the level where it could affect the quality of the reproduced sound. Bias effect was compensated automatically and needed no adjustment. The extreme lightness of the arm, together with the highly polished elliptical diamond carried by the MMC 20E pickup in the 2200, resulted in an unusually low Effective Tip Mass (ETM). This means that your records would suffer very little wear, even after continual playing. Neither would they be damaged if the stylus was accidentally skidded across the surface. Beogram 2200/2400 could be made up as part of the Beosystem 2200 when linked together with other compatible Bang & Olufsen products. BeoGram 2200 Record Deck Product Specifications Types: 5721 (1978 - Feb 1980) F 5723 (1978 - March 1980) Speeds 33 - 45 rpm Speeds control range > +/- 3 % Wow and flutter < 0.06 % Rumble weighted > 65 dB Rumble, unweighted > 45 dB Drive system Flat Belt Motor Servo controlled DC Power supply 220 (110) V Power consumption 8 W Dimensions W x H x D 44 x 8.5 x 37cm Weight 6.5 kg Pick-up MMC 20 E Recommended tracking force 15 mN / 1.5 g Frequency range 20 - 20,000 Hz +/- 2.5 dB Stylus: elliptical diamond Pick-up MMC 20 EN Recommended tracking force 12 mN / 1.2 g Frequency range 20 - 20,000 Hz +/- 2 dB Stylus: elliptical naked diamond

Works! The paperwork is for an mmc 4000 though

Bang And Olufsen MMC20CL for Parts.

Bang And Olufsen MMC20CL for Parts.

BANG & OLUFSEN B&O MMC20CL INTEGRATED CARTRIDGE AND NUDE LINE CONTACT PRAMALIK STYLUS WITH CRYSTAL SAPPHIRE CANTILEEVER, NEEDLE GUARD & DOCUMENTATION IN PLASTIC DISPLAY CASE Any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me.Bid with confidence as I have 100% satisfaction feedback.

B&O SME TYPE ADAPTER adjustable overhangIt will convert SME 4-pin BAYONET type tone arms to receive the superior BANG & OLUFSEN integrated cartridge stylusesThese include MMC20CL MMC20EN MMC20E MMC10E MMC20S MMC3000, MMC4000, MMC5000, AND MMC6000Clearly Ortofon took inspiration from this design for their DJ carts seen on most Technics SL1200sNot usually sold separately as they were only included with a cartridge set originallyPart #8950020Full Kit including extra ballast, ballast clip and allen key I dont like to disguise the postage and packaging costs in the item price. This shipping price includes, packing materials, insurance and first class tracking that is an unfortunate necessity due to buyer fraud. It is not even the full cost, only the Royal Mail charge. Thank you for your understanding.

BANG & OLUFSEN MMC20EN CARTRIDGE STYLUS B&O for BEOGRAM 4002 6000 4004 8000 BEOCENTER BEST MMC20CL REPLACEMENT Inspected, tested and confirmed as new condition - see images MMC means Moving Micro-Cross, a principle designed for quadraphonic recordings - see below Titanium-bonded naked elliptical diamond, mounted on a tapered cantilever to reduce record wear and maintain optimum surface contact Effective Tip Mass of mg 0,4 this is what preserves your vinyl!Buy with confidence, over 40 new/new other condition MMC cartridge/styli sold in the last year with 100% feedbackThe QUALITRONICS DIFFERENCEMatch with:Beogram 2400 2200 2402 6000 (Radial) Beocenter 5000 4600 7000 7002 2800 Tangential Beogram 4000 4002 4004 6000 Upgrade with:MMC20CL for sapphire tube cantilever and contct line cut diamond tip MMC6000 for true CD4 quadraphonic capabilities Most of these are available in my other listings already or I have them in stock so do have a look below, if not I can source them for you in a few days. Please message me for that serviceTESTIMONIALS The MMC 20EN combined cartridge/stylus from Bang & Olufsen was fitted with a naked elliptical diamond, mounted on a tiny tapered cantilever. It had been designed for top of the range record decks such as the Beogram 4002 and 4004. It followed the MMC 4000 cartridge and kept the naked elliptical diamond stylus which had been fitted to its predecessor. Performance for the MMC 20EN was excellent. It was highly regarded by Bang & Olufsen enthusiasts and black vinyl aficionados alike and had been designed especially for record decks which used tangential arms such as the Beogram 4002 when it could read SQ 4-channel quadraphonic-encoded matrix records. It could of course read both monophonic and stereophonic records as well.The MMC 20E is supplied with an elliptical naked diamond stylus with a recommended tracking force of 1g. As with all the MMC range each cartridge was an integrated unit especially to permit the best possible performance. It gave an excellent frequency rate with high channel separationAny of the MMC range of cartridges can be substituted for another model in the range. The cartridge was superceded by the MMC3 but these were for newer phomographs and used a different connector. Radius of curvature: 5 x 1,7 mmFrequency range: 20 - 25000 Hz+/- 1,5dBChannel separation: 1000Hz > 20dB, 40 - 10000Hz > 20dBChannel difference: <1,5dBIntermodulation: <1%Recommended stylus pressure: 1gCompliance: 30 x 10(-6)cm/dyneEffective tip mass: 0,4mgOutput: mV/cm/sec. 0,6mV/47kOhms MMC stands for Moving Micro-Cross; the patented moving-iron principle upon which all B&O cartridges were based. This unique system employed a cross-shaped armature which, among other advantages, guaranteed exceptional stereo separation since each channel moves on a separate axis.The job of any pickup cartridge is to transform the records physical profile (groove modulation) into corresponding electrical signals (which are then amplified or enlarged by the amplifier and turned into audible sound waves by the loudspeaker.A cartridge must perform three separate and exacting tasks if it is to do this job successfully. It must function mechanically (the movements of the stylus in the groove); it must function magnetically (using the physical movements to create changes in a magnetic field); and it must function electrically (using the changes in magnetic flux to generate an electrical current). At each stage, one type of energy is transferred into another, quite different, type. And the transfer must be perfect, with no energy lost and none added from extraneous sources.No cartridge will ever reach this ideal unless the Laws of Physics can be repealed. However, by understanding the relationships between the three transfer stages and continually applying refined engineering techniques, B&Os belief was that each stage of cartridge improvement would bring each successive cartridge closer to the ideal. Record wear and the cartridgeIf you take music seriously the value of your record collection is likely to be high. Many of your records are likely to be irreplaceable. You will also know that the signals pressed into your vinyl discs are very fragile indeed. The pickup cartridge can be the discs worse enemy since an ill-suited cartridge can mark a record for life in a single play.While B&O is aware that cartridge specifications are inter-related, their research shows consistently that Effective Tip Mass (ETM) is one of the major factors affecting record wear. ETM is the equivalent of the amount of inertia the groove sees in moving or accelerating the stylus tip. Consequently, the higher the ETM value, the higher the force required for a given constant acceleration. Obviously, more force results in more wear.Three elements contribute to ETM. The stylus tip (diamond) contributes with its entire weight and mass. The armature contributes between 5 - 20% of its weight and mass; the cantilever around 30%. B&O has been able to reduce ETM substantially by refining these elements and building them into an integrated unit. The result is a system which not only reduces damage to the groove walls dramatically, but also provides exceptional performance at all frequencies.WORLDWIDE carriage may cost more OR LESS!! than the listing states (I have to enter an estimated figure) and will be charged in full as per the service chosen and destination country. Eg, air, surface, express, economy. I ALWAYS SEND WITH QUALITY PACKAGING, TRACKING AND INSURANCE. IF IN ANY DOUBT PLEASE ASK FOR A QUOTE. I NEED YOUR FULL ADDRESS FOR THISPostage/Carriage charges:You may have noticed that these has risen lately. Insurance has almost doubled and many carriers will not accept turntables, speakers or amplifiers, meaning I have to find a specialist. Im sorry that these have to be passed onto you. Qualitronics aims to recycle packaging as much as possible but it will always be top quality and usually its double-box where appropriate too.DELIVERY TO CHINA, ISRAEL, AUSTRALASIA, INDIA, RUSSIAN FEDERATION AND SOUTH AMERICA WILL BE ROUGHLY DOUBLE THE QUOTED INTERNATIONAL PRICE. TO BID IS TO ACCEPT THIS EXTRA PAYMENT. THANKS!About Qualitronics!Im running this business part-time whilst I raise my children. My daughter Issy is 6 years old, the apple of my eye, my teacher and the beneficiary of your purchases. (She says THANK YOU VERY MUCH!) Tommy is a terror-bag Toddler, 2 years old and his dimples charm the world. I endeavour to source the HIGHEST quality electronics, mostly B&O HiFi and will have owned most of the models in question at some time in my life. This gives me a real experience of the merits to share with you. Im a time-served Sound Engineer and use my trained ear to check each audio item. Its not just sonics though, look out for the weird and wonderful... as long as its well madePRE-SALE ENQUIRIES:Im more than happy to answer any questions, offer advice and make suggestions over the phone and many customers have already found this useful.Please call the customer service line accessed by clicking the ask a question feature or opening the full information link in the business information section below. The full number is not always displayed. Often the first zero is missing. This is ebays procedure and not mine. PRODUCTION DESIGNERS AND PROPERTIES BUYERS A number of my items have now featured in TV ads, theatre and film productions and professional photography having been bought by production designers, location agents and properties buyers. These include a Beocenter 2200, Beocenter 7007, Beovox S45 speakers. I recognise the tight deadlines that you have to work to and the immediacy you often have to work under. For the speediest solution I can offer, including same or next day delivery, suitability of product or advice on matching items to an era (or decade), please use the customer service line accessed by clicking the ask a question feature or opening the full information link in the business information section below. COLLECT IN PERSON:This is actively encouraged! This way, no clumsy or disgruntled delivery person can break it! Do check in advance the location of the item youre interested in. A quick call will be all thats needed to confirm the whereabouts. Whilst the business is registered in London, I also have stock stored near Maidstone, Manchester and the Midlands. I can only accept cash on collection as the payment method if visiting the premises due to the PayPal charge back scam. INSTALLATION:I am increasingly being commissioned to complete installations of the products that I sell. Depending upon your location and items purchased this can be achieved for little more than the usual shipping and insurance costs of the selected units. You receive the assurance of a properly connected system, including optimum placement design and the benefit of a full demonstration, highlighting the tips and techniques garnered from decades of experience and expertise. Recent installations have ranged from a single Beocenter being connected to the existing speakers and unit for an 89-years young-lady for a few hundred pounds to a multi-room, Beocenter, Beogram, Beovox and B&O dedicated cabinet and stands combination, with remote control, for a few thousand pounds.Please use the ask a question feature to access the pre-sales telephone number to discuss your requirements.SOURCING SERVICE:Cant find that B&O product that youve yearned for since you were a kid? Need a rare or discontinued part to repair your unit? If I dont have it in stock, then I can normally source one very quickly. I have a wide network of fellow enthusiasts, collectors, dealerships and retired B&O Engineers whom I can call upon to fulfill your needs.FEEDBACK:Your positive feedback is vital to all good sellers. It lets us know that you are happy, if not delirious, about your purchase. On very rare occasions, there may be an issue with your order, such as courier damage or simply leaving transit screws engaged. (Quite common). I can remedy any such issues to your complete satisfaction most quickly via the telephone or eBay message (without the need to open a case). Please use the contact number shown when you select the ask a question button. I realise that you are very, very busy, only one in three of my clients has found the time to leave feedback that also informs their peers of their positive experience. Indeed all of Qualitronics feedback is from buyers and not inflated by that of other sellers. Your contribution will be greatly appreciated. INTERNATIONAL PURCHASES:Please note that Qualitronics is not responsible for any additional import tariffs or customs charges levied at source or upon delivery. It is the buyers responsibility to check before purchasing for their own countrys charges. VOLTAGE:All electrical items are UK voltage (240v) and B&O UK type xxxx unless otherwise stated.

Original Bang & Olufsen MMC20CL Cartridge/Stylus perfect working order Uk stock ready for dispatch NOW Checked on a spectrum analyser, delicate, accurate and precise matching perfectly to its published specificationTracking perfectly with 1gram vertical tracking force The first B&O cartridge to use a single crystal sapphire cantilever. Get yourself the originalSingle crystal sapphire cantilever offers a very rigid but light structure five times stiffer than aluminium and 21% stiffer than beryllium transferring more of the signal from your vinylEffective tip mass is a very low 0.3mg which ensures low record wear and a high stylus resonance well beyond the audible rangeThe body itself forms an effective Mu-Metal screen against stray hum fields practically eliminating magnetic interference Courtesy of Beoworld.orgMMC stands for Moving Micro-Cross; the patented moving-iron principle upon which all B&O cartridges were based. This unique system employed a cross-shaped armature which, among other advantages, guaranteed exceptional stereo separation since each channel moves on a separate axis.The job of any pickup cartridge is to transform the records physical profile (groove modulation) into corresponding electrical signals (which are then amplified or enlarged by the amplifier and turned into audible sound waves by the loudspeaker.A cartridge must perform three separate and exacting tasks if it is to do this job successfully. It must function mechanically (the movements of the stylus in the groove); it must function magnetically (using the physical movements to create changes in a magnetic field); and it must function electrically (using the changes in magnetic flux to generate an electrical current). At each stage, one type of energy is transferred into another, quite different, type. And the transfer must be perfect, with no energy lost and none added from extraneous sources.No cartridge will ever reach this ideal unless the Laws of Physics can be repealed. However, by understanding the relationships between the three transfer stages and continually applying refined engineering techniques, B&Os belief was that each stage of cartridge improvement would bring each successive cartridge closer to the ideal. Record wear and the cartridgeIf you take music seriously the value of your record collection is likely to be high. Many of your records are likely to be irreplaceable. You will also know that the signals pressed into your vinyl discs are very fragile indeed. The pickup cartridge can be the discs worse enemy since an ill-suited cartridge can mark a record for life in a single play.While B&O is aware that cartridge specifications are inter-related, their research shows consistently that Effective Tip Mass (ETM) is one of the major factors affecting record wear. ETM is the equivalent of the amount of inertia the groove sees in moving or accelerating the stylus tip. Consequently, the higher the ETM value, the higher the force required for a given constant acceleration. Obviously, more force results in more wear.Three elements contribute to ETM. The stylus tip (diamond) contributes with its entire weight and mass. The armature contributes between 5 - 20% of its weight and mass; the cantilever around 30%. B&O has been able to reduce ETM substantially by refining these elements and building them into an integrated unit. The result is a system which not only reduces damage to the groove walls dramatically, but also provides exceptional performance at all frequencies. Any questions just get in touch, Id be glad to help.

Original Bang & Olufsen MMC20CL Cartridge/Stylus perfect working order Uk stock ready for dispatch NOW Checked on a spectrum analyser, delicate, accurate and precise matching perfectly to its published specificationTracking perfectly with 1gram vertical tracking force The first B&O cartridge to use a single crystal sapphire cantilever. Get yourself the originalSingle crystal sapphire cantilever offers a very rigid but light structure five times stiffer than aluminium and 21% stiffer than beryllium transferring more of the signal from your vinylEffective tip mass is a very low 0.3mg which ensures low record wear and a high stylus resonance well beyond the audible rangeThe body itself forms an effective Mu-Metal screen against stray hum fields practically eliminating magnetic interference Courtesy of Beoworld.orgMMC stands for Moving Micro-Cross; the patented moving-iron principle upon which all B&O cartridges were based. This unique system employed a cross-shaped armature which, among other advantages, guaranteed exceptional stereo separation since each channel moves on a separate axis.The job of any pickup cartridge is to transform the records physical profile (groove modulation) into corresponding electrical signals (which are then amplified or enlarged by the amplifier and turned into audible sound waves by the loudspeaker.A cartridge must perform three separate and exacting tasks if it is to do this job successfully. It must function mechanically (the movements of the stylus in the groove); it must function magnetically (using the physical movements to create changes in a magnetic field); and it must function electrically (using the changes in magnetic flux to generate an electrical current). At each stage, one type of energy is transferred into another, quite different, type. And the transfer must be perfect, with no energy lost and none added from extraneous sources.No cartridge will ever reach this ideal unless the Laws of Physics can be repealed. However, by understanding the relationships between the three transfer stages and continually applying refined engineering techniques, B&Os belief was that each stage of cartridge improvement would bring each successive cartridge closer to the ideal. Record wear and the cartridgeIf you take music seriously the value of your record collection is likely to be high. Many of your records are likely to be irreplaceable. You will also know that the signals pressed into your vinyl discs are very fragile indeed. The pickup cartridge can be the discs worse enemy since an ill-suited cartridge can mark a record for life in a single play.While B&O is aware that cartridge specifications are inter-related, their research shows consistently that Effective Tip Mass (ETM) is one of the major factors affecting record wear. ETM is the equivalent of the amount of inertia the groove sees in moving or accelerating the stylus tip. Consequently, the higher the ETM value, the higher the force required for a given constant acceleration. Obviously, more force results in more wear.Three elements contribute to ETM. The stylus tip (diamond) contributes with its entire weight and mass. The armature contributes between 5 - 20% of its weight and mass; the cantilever around 30%. B&O has been able to reduce ETM substantially by refining these elements and building them into an integrated unit. The result is a system which not only reduces damage to the groove walls dramatically, but also provides exceptional performance at all frequencies. Any questions just get in touch, Id be glad to help.

Original Bang & Olufsen MMC20CL Cartridge/Stylus perfect working orderChecked on a spectrum analyser, delicate, accurate and precise matching perfectly to its published specificationTracking perfectly with 1gram vertical tracking force The first B&O cartridge to use a single crystal sapphire cantilever. Get yourself the originalSingle crystal sapphire cantilever offers a very rigid but light structure five times stiffer than aluminium and 21% stiffer than beryllium transferring more of the signal from your vinylEffective tip mass is a very low 0.3mg which ensures low record wear and a high stylus resonance well beyond the audible rangeThe body itself forms an effective Mu-Metal screen against stray hum fields practically eliminating magnetic interference Courtesy of Beoworld.orgMMC stands for Moving Micro-Cross; the patented moving-iron principle upon which all B&O cartridges were based. This unique system employed a cross-shaped armature which, among other advantages, guaranteed exceptional stereo separation since each channel moves on a separate axis.The job of any pickup cartridge is to transform the records physical profile (groove modulation) into corresponding electrical signals (which are then amplified or enlarged by the amplifier and turned into audible sound waves by the loudspeaker.A cartridge must perform three separate and exacting tasks if it is to do this job successfully. It must function mechanically (the movements of the stylus in the groove); it must function magnetically (using the physical movements to create changes in a magnetic field); and it must function electrically (using the changes in magnetic flux to generate an electrical current). At each stage, one type of energy is transferred into another, quite different, type. And the transfer must be perfect, with no energy lost and none added from extraneous sources.No cartridge will ever reach this ideal unless the Laws of Physics can be repealed. However, by understanding the relationships between the three transfer stages and continually applying refined engineering techniques, B&Os belief was that each stage of cartridge improvement would bring each successive cartridge closer to the ideal. Record wear and the cartridgeIf you take music seriously the value of your record collection is likely to be high. Many of your records are likely to be irreplaceable. You will also know that the signals pressed into your vinyl discs are very fragile indeed. The pickup cartridge can be the discs worse enemy since an ill-suited cartridge can mark a record for life in a single play.While B&O is aware that cartridge specifications are inter-related, their research shows consistently that Effective Tip Mass (ETM) is one of the major factors affecting record wear. ETM is the equivalent of the amount of inertia the groove sees in moving or accelerating the stylus tip. Consequently, the higher the ETM value, the higher the force required for a given constant acceleration. Obviously, more force results in more wear.Three elements contribute to ETM. The stylus tip (diamond) contributes with its entire weight and mass. The armature contributes between 5 - 20% of its weight and mass; the cantilever around 30%. B&O has been able to reduce ETM substantially by refining these elements and building them into an integrated unit. The result is a system which not only reduces damage to the groove walls dramatically, but also provides exceptional performance at all frequencies. Any questions just get in touch, Id be glad to help.

Original Bang & Olufsen MMC20CL Cartridge/Stylus perfect working order Uk stock ready for dispatch NOW Checked on a spectrum analyser, delicate, accurate and precise matching perfectly to its published specificationTracking perfectly with 1gram vertical tracking force The first B&O cartridge to use a single crystal sapphire cantilever. Get yourself the originalSingle crystal sapphire cantilever offers a very rigid but light structure five times stiffer than aluminium and 21% stiffer than beryllium transferring more of the signal from your vinylEffective tip mass is a very low 0.3mg which ensures low record wear and a high stylus resonance well beyond the audible rangeThe body itself forms an effective Mu-Metal screen against stray hum fields practically eliminating magnetic interference Courtesy of Beoworld.orgMMC stands for Moving Micro-Cross; the patented moving-iron principle upon which all B&O cartridges were based. This unique system employed a cross-shaped armature which, among other advantages, guaranteed exceptional stereo separation since each channel moves on a separate axis.The job of any pickup cartridge is to transform the records physical profile (groove modulation) into corresponding electrical signals (which are then amplified or enlarged by the amplifier and turned into audible sound waves by the loudspeaker.A cartridge must perform three separate and exacting tasks if it is to do this job successfully. It must function mechanically (the movements of the stylus in the groove); it must function magnetically (using the physical movements to create changes in a magnetic field); and it must function electrically (using the changes in magnetic flux to generate an electrical current). At each stage, one type of energy is transferred into another, quite different, type. And the transfer must be perfect, with no energy lost and none added from extraneous sources.No cartridge will ever reach this ideal unless the Laws of Physics can be repealed. However, by understanding the relationships between the three transfer stages and continually applying refined engineering techniques, B&Os belief was that each stage of cartridge improvement would bring each successive cartridge closer to the ideal. Record wear and the cartridgeIf you take music seriously the value of your record collection is likely to be high. Many of your records are likely to be irreplaceable. You will also know that the signals pressed into your vinyl discs are very fragile indeed. The pickup cartridge can be the discs worse enemy since an ill-suited cartridge can mark a record for life in a single play.While B&O is aware that cartridge specifications are inter-related, their research shows consistently that Effective Tip Mass (ETM) is one of the major factors affecting record wear. ETM is the equivalent of the amount of inertia the groove sees in moving or accelerating the stylus tip. Consequently, the higher the ETM value, the higher the force required for a given constant acceleration. Obviously, more force results in more wear.Three elements contribute to ETM. The stylus tip (diamond) contributes with its entire weight and mass. The armature contributes between 5 - 20% of its weight and mass; the cantilever around 30%. B&O has been able to reduce ETM substantially by refining these elements and building them into an integrated unit. The result is a system which not only reduces damage to the groove walls dramatically, but also provides exceptional performance at all frequencies. Any questions just get in touch, Id be glad to help.

Original Bang & Olufsen MMC20CL Cartridge/Stylus perfect working order Uk stock ready for dispatch NOW Checked on a spectrum analyser, delicate, accurate and precise matching perfectly to its published specificationTracking perfectly with 1gram vertical tracking force The first B&O cartridge to use a single crystal sapphire cantilever. Get yourself the originalSingle crystal sapphire cantilever offers a very rigid but light structure five times stiffer than aluminium and 21% stiffer than beryllium transferring more of the signal from your vinylEffective tip mass is a very low 0.3mg which ensures low record wear and a high stylus resonance well beyond the audible rangeThe body itself forms an effective Mu-Metal screen against stray hum fields practically eliminating magnetic interference Courtesy of Beoworld.orgMMC stands for Moving Micro-Cross; the patented moving-iron principle upon which all B&O cartridges were based. This unique system employed a cross-shaped armature which, among other advantages, guaranteed exceptional stereo separation since each channel moves on a separate axis.The job of any pickup cartridge is to transform the records physical profile (groove modulation) into corresponding electrical signals (which are then amplified or enlarged by the amplifier and turned into audible sound waves by the loudspeaker.A cartridge must perform three separate and exacting tasks if it is to do this job successfully. It must function mechanically (the movements of the stylus in the groove); it must function magnetically (using the physical movements to create changes in a magnetic field); and it must function electrically (using the changes in magnetic flux to generate an electrical current). At each stage, one type of energy is transferred into another, quite different, type. And the transfer must be perfect, with no energy lost and none added from extraneous sources.No cartridge will ever reach this ideal unless the Laws of Physics can be repealed. However, by understanding the relationships between the three transfer stages and continually applying refined engineering techniques, B&Os belief was that each stage of cartridge improvement would bring each successive cartridge closer to the ideal. Record wear and the cartridgeIf you take music seriously the value of your record collection is likely to be high. Many of your records are likely to be irreplaceable. You will also know that the signals pressed into your vinyl discs are very fragile indeed. The pickup cartridge can be the discs worse enemy since an ill-suited cartridge can mark a record for life in a single play.While B&O is aware that cartridge specifications are inter-related, their research shows consistently that Effective Tip Mass (ETM) is one of the major factors affecting record wear. ETM is the equivalent of the amount of inertia the groove sees in moving or accelerating the stylus tip. Consequently, the higher the ETM value, the higher the force required for a given constant acceleration. Obviously, more force results in more wear.Three elements contribute to ETM. The stylus tip (diamond) contributes with its entire weight and mass. The armature contributes between 5 - 20% of its weight and mass; the cantilever around 30%. B&O has been able to reduce ETM substantially by refining these elements and building them into an integrated unit. The result is a system which not only reduces damage to the groove walls dramatically, but also provides exceptional performance at all frequencies. Any questions just get in touch, Id be glad to help.

Bang And Olufsen MMC20CL for Parts.

Bang & Olufsen B&O MMC20CL Stylus Cartridge Turntable Genuine & Original ex Demo Contact Line diamond on sapphire cantilever. B&O Cartridges got never better than this. This is the original B&O cartridge purchased from a proprietor of a closed-down B&O showrom where it was used around 30 years ago as a demo on Beogram 8000. In todays world this is as close to being a new cartridge as it can only be. Only a few playhours ever. Under 100 for sure. Never worked on, not a retip. The package is not the retail type but a simplified B&O box meant for internal deliveries of replacement components. Hi res close up pictures of the actual cartridge included. See the tip condition and the cantilever. Since you are buying from a collector, not a repairer or a reseller there is no need for me to use stock pictures or those with blurred and shapeless ghost images of a most important viewes. In the original red box with the celluloid sleeve and the original B&O test report. Test report ink faded grossly but is still readible. Buyer to note this is not a Bruel&Kjaer test graph that was customarily being included with the regular retail cartridge packages. Fully working on both channels and nothing to note untoward. Marked discretly and indelibly to avoid any potential misunderstanding.