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Pair of Stanton 680.V3 Moving Magnet (MM) DJ Cartridges with headshells in Stanton Carry Case in Near Mint condition: - Channel Separation: 30db - Case Condition: Excellent - Cartridge Condition: Excelent - Styli condition: Inspected with a Shure SEK-2 microscope and showed no wear. Most probably unused. About Stanton 680.V3 CartridgeStanton 680.V3 is a legendary cartridge regarded for its superb performance in a variety of settings from DJing to heavy scratching. The suspension is designed to be very stable for those less than perfect club setups. The wide-band frequency response will give you high energy playback and that extra punch you need to quake the dance floor whether playing hip-hop and dance. Includes two matched cartridges, mounted on tone-arm like devices, inside a small and practical road-worthy clear "flight-case". Stanton 680.V3 SpecificationsStylus Type: Spherical .7 mil Material: Special High Polish Frequency Response: 20 to 18 kHz Nominal Output: 1 kHz: 7.0mV Channel Separation: 1 kHz: 30dB Channel Balance: 1 kHz: within 2dB Tracking Force: 2 to 5 grams DC Resistance: 1300 ohms nom. Inductance 930: mH Cartridge Weight: 6.3 g Tracking Ability 80µ: @ 3 grams Recommended Load :47k ohms and 275 pF Replacement Stylus: N 680
At US$349, this is well above the typical used range for a Stanton 680 V3; comparable used listings cluster roughly around US$25 to US$129, with even clean examples usually landing far below this ask, so the price reads ambitious rather than fair. New-stock reference points have also been much lower, around US$80 to US$99, which makes US$349 hard to justify unless the package includes something unusually complete or scarce.
That said, the 680 V3 is a respected club-friendly moving-magnet cartridge: punchy, trackable, and easy to like if you want a lively, robust sound rather than ultra-analytical finesse. If this one is truly pristine with a fresh stylus, original packaging, and verified low hours, it may appeal to a collector or a Stanton fan—but for most buyers, the value is in the cartridge’s sound, not in paying a premium for age alone.
Independent perspective — not a price guarantee. Always verify condition, accessories and provenance before purchase.
Stanton Magnetics traces its roots to 1946, when it emerged from Pickering & Company in the United States, initially under the guidance of Norman C. Pickering and later formalized as a distinct brand in 1961. The company's breakthrough came with Walter O. Stanton's invention of the easily replaceable phonograph stylus, revolutionizing cartridge design by allowing users to swap worn needles without factory returns. This innovation bridged professional recording needs with burgeoning consumer audio markets, establishing Stanton as a pioneer in magnetic cartridges during the vinyl era.
Stanton's product lineup centers on professional DJ and turntable gear, including high-performance cartridges renowned for durability under heavy scratching, battle-ready turntables, DJ mixers, media players, controllers, and accessories like the innovative Final Scratch system for digital vinyl emulation. While early focuses were on broadcast-grade pickups, the brand evolved to dominate club and mobile DJ tools, eschewing broader hi-fi categories such as amplifiers, speakers, DACs, or headphones.
Today, Stanton holds a niche yet commanding position in the pro-audio DJ market as a mid-tier workhorse brand, trusted by club DJs, turntablists, and mobile performers for reliable, battle-tested performance over flash. With over 75 years of heritage—now under inMusic Brands since 2020—its gear appeals to pros seeking rugged value rather than high-end audiophile refinement or vintage collector status, cementing its reputation as the go-to for vinyl manipulation in live settings.
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