This is a very special, one off, custom sample of the legendary ORTOFON SPU GOLD moving-coil phono cartridge. The cartridge itself is identical to the one that has been fitted into the Ortofon head shell and (still within the headshell), connected to a tiny moving-coil step up transformer (at the back off the head shell). Same elliptical diamond and all the rest of this fabulous design. Except for: a) you can fit it into any tonearm and, b) the actual mass (weight) of the cartridge is drastically lower without the head shell and transformer (only 12 grams or so). This, in turn, enables the cartridge to track at only 1.9-2.0 grams tracking force (instead of 3-3.5 grams which was necessary for the standard, ultra-heavy SPU Gold in the detachable head shell). This cartridge has been made for me during my visit to the Copenhagen-Valby factory in the late 80s, still is brand new and unplayed and has been kept all these years at a constant room temperature and humidity, so the generator and suspension component remained in the same condition as when the cartridge has been made. Unique opportunity for collectors of best, high-end vintage audio components and followers of the Ortofon SPU Gold (and SME tonearms, for example).

ORTOFON SPU E GM GOLD MC Phono Cartridge Our price is 100% negotiable! Please make an offer and we will give you the best price! Payment PayPal ONLY. Please pay within 5 days after auction is finished. Shipping We ONLY ship to buyers Paypal registered address. ReturnsItems that are faulty beyond the description given on our auction site should be returned for a full refund.Please contact us by e-mail if items delivered are faulty. However, please send the item back to us. About usOur product is 100% authentic! We dispatch items from Japan. We provide our goods and services based on our motto “Your complete satisfaction is our ultimate goal”. Therefore, please rest assured and make your bid with ease. Please Note International Buyers Import duties, taxes and charges are not included in the item price or shipping charges. These charges are the buyer responsibility. Please check with your country customs office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to bidding/buying. These charges are normally collected by the delivering freight (shipping) company or when you pick the item up - do not confuse them for additional shipping charges. I do not mark merchandise values below value or mark items as gifts- US and International government regulations prohibit such behavior.

Condition DescriptionCondition: Used There are scratches and threads due to long-term use, but there is no damage that affects the operation during use, and it is a product that is clean and in good condition overall. Operation has been confirmed by applying an appropriate stylus pressure of 3.0 to 4.5 g. Both channels output with good sound. There is no problem in operation. There is a slight surface coating floating in front of the left side of the body. There is no noticeable damage on the whole and it is in good condition with gloss. No folds or bends were seen on the cantilever, The condition of the needle tip and damper is also good. We will consider it as a non-defective product in consideration of aging. It will be a used item to the last. Please note the scratches / threads / feeling of use that accompany normal use. ? Accessories ? Needle cover Please Note shipping from Japan. Policy PaymentWe can shipping only registered address on ebay. Import duties, taxes and charges are not included in the item price or shipping charges. These charges are the buyers responsibility.ShippingI send a product by EMS(Japan Post) or International Priority(FedEx). I will determine the required shipping company depending on the situation. I attach the tracking number. Please bid it without worrying. Shipping is only available to the address registered in Paypal. Please note that any address not registered in Paypal is not acceptable to ship. Shipping is available from Monday to Friday. Weekends are not available because post office is closed.Terms of SaleImport duties, taxes and charges are not included in the item price or shipping charges. These charges are the buyers responsibility. Please check with your countrys customs office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to Unconditional Return Policy Customer service and satisfaction are very important to us. I have an unconditional return policy if notified within 30 of the receipt of the item. All returned items must be the original condition. All return requests must be made within 30 days of the receipt of the item. Please contact me first for return before you ship it back to me.International BuyersImport duties, taxes and charges are not included in the item price or shipping charges. These charges are the buyers responsibility. Please check with your countrys customs office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to bidding/buying. These charges are normally collected by the delivering freight (shipping) company or when you pick the item up - do not confuse them for additional shipping charges.