Stanton 681EEE MKIII Calibration Standard (MI) Phono Cartridge w/ Original box

Condition: Used - Excellent Condition | Fully Tested & Working

Stanton 681EEE MKIII (Mark III) stereo Moving Iron (MI) phono cartridge with stylus. Renowned in the audiophile community as an industry "Calibration Standard," the 681EEE series is famous for its smooth, articulate sound signature, ultra-flat frequency response, and natural warmth.

CONDITION DETAILS:

• Tested & Verified: Both left and right channels output clean, strong, balanced audio with equal channel output.
• Stylus: Original stylus in excellent condition. The cantilever is straight, alignment is true, and the diamond tip shows minimal wear with plenty of playback life remaining.
• Brush: Includes the iconic Stanton Longhair dust brush attached to the stylus assembly.
• Cosmetics: Body shows light, normal mounting marks; overall in excellent cosmetic shape.
• Box: In excellent condition, with external sleeve. Missing hardware and manual. 
  
  

SPECIFICATIONS:

- Frequency response: 20Hz-22kHz
- Output voltage @ 1kHz,5cm/sec: 0.7mV
- Channel balance @ 1kHz: within 2dB
- Channel separation @ 1kHz: 35dB
- Tracking force: 0.75 - 1.5 g
- Stylus type: Stereohedron
- Stylus tip: 0.3 x 0.7, special elliptical
- DC Resistance: 13k ohms
- Inductance: 930 mH
- Weight: 6.3 g
- Tracking ability: 80µ @ 3 g
- Load resistance: 47k ohms 
- Load capacitance: 275 pF 
- Dynamic compliance @ 10Hz: 25µm/mN

SHIPPING & HANDLING:

Will be securely packed in a rigid box with generous protective bubble wrap to ensure the cantilever and stylus arrive intact.