Decca London Reference phono cartridge

Very low hours, perfect condition London (Decca) Reference phono cartridge. Original owner, always used in a non-smoking environment.
The London (Decca) Reference phono cartridge is the top of the London line of direct-scanning (cantilever-less) phono cartridges. One of the most dynamic and realistic sounding cartridges currently available. This cartridge normally retails in the US at $5000.00.

A high-mass tonearm is recommended to get the best out of this low-compliance cartridge. The provision to damp the arm is desirable though not a strict requirement. A fine-line stylus contour provides excellent tracking.

Specifications:
Output: 5.0 mv @ 5 cm/sec
Frequency range: 20 Hz to 22 kHz +/- 3 dB
Channel balance: 1 dB @ 1 kHz
Channel separation: 25 dB @ 1 kHz
Compliance: Lateral 15x10-6 cm/dyne
Vertical 10x10-6 cm/dyne
Inductance: 130 mH per channel
DC resistance: 2000 ohms per channel
Input Impedance: 47 K ohms (33 K ohms optimum)
Stylus: ultra low-mass fine line
Tracking weight: 1.5 - 2.0 grams (1.8 grams optimum)

Here are a few of the many glowing reviews of the London (Decca) Reference cartridge on-line:

http://www.theabsolutesound.com/articles/london-reference-phono-cartridge/

https://www.dagogo.com/london-decca-reference-cartridge-review/

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