Up for auction is a low hour Sumiko Talisman S phono cartridge. I purchased this a couple of years ago out of NOS and probably have used it less than 150 hours since then. Comes with OEM presentation case, stylus guard, and instructions. Absolutely nothing wrong with the cartridge. It produces a terrific, wonderful, & detailed sound. I just got too many cartridges in my cabinet. Sold as-is.

Sumiko Talisman S MC Sapphire Cantilever Phonograph CartridgeThis came mounted on a Saec headshell on a nice Denon turntable I got at an estate sale a few years.Never really used it except to test it and since my MC amp died I have no use for it. Moving on to MM cartridges.The container in which its mounted in is not original, just rigged it to keep the cantilever safe when shipping.Description: Low-output moving-coil cartridge. Output: 0.25mV (1kHz–5cm/s). Optimum load impedance: 40–100 ohms. Channel separation: 30dB at 1kHz. Channel balance: 0.5dB at 1kHz. Frequency response: 10Hz–60kHz, +2, –1dB. Tracking ability: 80cm/s at 315Hz. Lateral and vertical dynamic compliance: 15cu. Recommended tracking force: 2gm. Stylus type: line contact. Tip radii: 2×120µmm. Cantilever: Sapphire tube. Cartridge weight: 6.3gm. Auction and Fixed Price Merchandise: Most often, our merchandise is old and/or used. We try to describe these items to the best of our ability and would not misrepresent anything intentionally. We can sometimes overlook something or make a mistake and admit that we are not experts on everything we sell. Please view the shipping and payments tab for each individual listing to determine its return policy. Please look at the pictures for condition and email us with any questions before bidding. If you are unsure of an item, or do not receive a response back do not bid on the item. Do not wait until after the auction is over to start asking questions about the item. Except for misstatements of an item description, a purchase is not returnable or payment refundable. If you plan to bid for more than 3 items, please contact me for approval. Bidders with less than 3 feedbacks or excessive negative feedbacks need to contact us for permission to bid or their bids may be cancelled. IF YOU WIN THE ITEM YOU MUST PAY FOR IT. Any person who has not paid for item will be blocked from future purchases.Shipping charges are not refundable under any circumstances. Please be on the alert for your package. All packages are shipped with tracking numbers. Feedback will not be provided until after buyer has received item and has provided feedback on item and transaction. Shipping Terms: At our discretion a shipping option that best matches the shipping service offered in the listing may be changed at no extra cost to the purchaser. All purchases paid for with Paypal will only be shipped to the address that appears on your Paypal sales receipt. All items are insured for the full purchase price. For both domestic and foreign shipments purchases that value $250.00 or over including shipping charges that are paid for with Paypal or Credit Card will be shipped by a method that can supply an online proof of signature on receipt as well as online tracking and confirmation of delivery. For international shipments UPS, FedEx and DHL international services will be used. If you receive a damaged item, report it to us immediately so we give you instructions on how to file an insurance claim. All packaging material must be kept with the damaged item for possible inspection by the carrier. If you do not keep the packaging material you will not get a refund. No refunds for items damaged while being shipped will be issued without filing an insurance claim. Payments: Payment must be received within 4 days of end of auction.

For your consideration, today we are offering ONE VERY RARE SUMIKO TALISMAN B MOVING COIL PHONO CARTRIDGE! This cartridge, is very seldom seen. The cartridge is used, but in good condition, with the cantilever and stylus both in good shape, very slight wear as viewed under a microscope, with many playing hours left! Coils are good. A cartridge you do not often see ! Original package is not preset, but the cartridge will be carefully packaged, to protect the stylus. As always, please feel free to ask any questions you may have. We gladly ship worldwide, and pack professionally. Buyer to pay shipping.

Complete, retipped, upgraded, tested and warranted Sumiko Talisman Alchemist S high output moving coil cartridge. Cartridge is 100% functional and sounds incredible. Cartridge has been retipped with an upgrade new 0.28 mm diameter solid gemstone ruby cantilever telescoped into original hollow sapphire cantilever socket and new ultra low mass 0.12 x 0.06mm rectangular shank Ogura 8/35µm Vital PM Fine Line line contact diamond. This cartridge is built around the original extremely close tolerance TRANSFIGURATION ring magnet motor that brings a new level of resolution, clarity and detail to your listening experience, all in a high output model that means you can plug directly into your standard moving magnet phono stage. The sound of this cartridge in terms of realism, speed, and presence is breathtaking. There is absolutely nothing on the market that is available new that compares to this combination of highest end motor and highest end cantilever and diamond materials all in one high output unit. See photos for Specifications. Guaranteed to be as good as or better than original quality. Please see my feedback and feedback comments and bid with confidence! Item comes exactly as shown as is with mounting hardware and without box or paperwork. Headshell, turntable, stylus guard, etc not included. 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. If you would like the worn diamond on your AT-33EV MC replaced with this diamond, or upgraded, please contact me! NOTE: I ship on Mondays. The closer your purchase is to a Sunday, the sooner you will get your item as I do all the packing on Sunday for the week’s shipments.

Sumikos top cartridge at the time. 395$ in 1983, this one is absolutely like new. Very few hours.Original Sumiko headshell