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VPI Traveler Turntable; Sumiko Blackbird Hi Output Cartridge
Product: VPI Traveler Turntable; Sumiko Blackbird Hi Output Cartridge
Product SKU: 3358R
Serial Number: T1-06131230
Voltage: 120V
Cosmetic Description: 8/10 Excellent condition with minimal visible cosmetic wear including a few tiny nicks in the platter mat and light swirls and scuffs in the dust cover. The small wires from the stylus are exposed, but not damaged- and the cartridge remains fully functional. These blemishes are not readily visible and do not detract from the overall wonderful appearance.
What is Included: Plinth, Platter w/ Funk Achromat Platter Mat Installed, Tonearm, Cartridge, Spikes, Dust Cover, Belt, Counterweight, Turntable Lubricant, Level, Record Brush, Magnifying Lens, Cloth Record Cover, Manual (copy), Alignment Jig, Factory Packaging
Functional Notes: The stylus coil wire is slightly exposed making this a delicate but fully funtional cartridge. Operational condition of this item is otherwise excellent, fully tested and no issues found.
Age: Unknown
# of Owners: Unknown
Tobacco Exposure: No
Service History: None
MSRP: $3528
Other Notes on Turntable: " I cannot offer the table a higher recommendation. If you're getting into vinyl and you need a step-up in clarity on the player side, look no further than the VPI Traveler. You're getting a piece of the VPI magic at a fraction of its previous cost. It's like buying gold at silver's price. Happy listening everybody!" - PF
Other Notes on Cartridge: "The main advantage of high output moving coil cartridges is the elimination of any additional gain stages, resulting in an overall reduction of the noise floor. With 2.5mV directly driving a standard 47k Ohm RIAA phono stage, the best possible signal to noise ratio is realized. Nothing but music emerges from your most treasured recordings." -
Turntable Reviews: Stereophile:
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