Fidelity Research FR-1 MK3F Moving Coil Cartridge; w/ RS-121 Headshell

Product: Fidelity Research FR-1 MK3F Moving Coil Cartridge; w/ RS-121 Headshell

Product SKU: 16048

Serial Number: 8598

Cosmetic Description: 9/10 Excellent condition with no notable blemishes. 

What is Included: Cartridge, RS-121 headshell, Manual, Data sheet, Extra weight, Original cartridge box

Functional Notes: Operational condition of this item is excellent, fully tested and no issues found.

Age: Circa 1985

# of Owners: 1

Tobacco Exposure: No

Service History: None

MSRP: $265

Other Notes: At the time of this listing there is also a Fidelity Research FR-64fx Vintage Tonearm available separately, as well as several other FR carts and a FR cartridge case.

MC, 0.14 mV, S-mount

"The most advanced cartridge in the FR-1 series, the FR-1MK3F was the first MC cartridge in the world to use pure silver wire for the coils. As a conductor, pure silver has lower resistance than any other metal. Therefore, efficiency is greatly improved without the need to make any other alterations in cartridge design.

As with our other MC cartridges the famous FR-1MK3F has a coreless coil to prevent hysteresis distortion. For the stylus we employ a solid diamond with a line contact tip. This increases the area of contact with the groove walls, thereby greatly improving high-range response, long a problem area in cartridge design."

Product Specifications

Shipping: Cost to ship this item within the contiguous United States is a flat rate of $19- including packaging and insurance. For all other locations including Hawaii, Puerto Rico and Alaska, please request a quote prior to purchase. Items with factory packaging will be double boxed. When factory packaging not available re-usable shipping box with custom injected-foam mold will be used. (for all items over 10 lbs). Note that all items valued over $500 will require a signature upon delivery.