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Serious contender for world’s finest cartridge Simply astonishing performance from this extremely highly regarded mc cartridge Current retail £8000
This is a fair ask, slightly above the middle of the recent used market. At £5,450, it sits just over the £5,429 median and above the £5,440 75th percentile only by a hair in practice, so this reads as a clean, near-market price rather than a bargain.
What makes it worth a look is the cartridge’s reputation for serious low-level retrieval, tonal density, and that “big, composed” presentation the good MCs are bought for. If it’s truly clean, properly stored, and complete with the original stylus/cantilever health documented, the premium is easy to understand; at this level, condition and setup history matter more than haggling a few quid.
Independent perspective — not a price guarantee. Always verify condition, accessories and provenance before purchase.
Murasakino is a Japanese audio specialist established in Kyoto in 2014, with the brand name taken from the Murasakino district where it was founded. Publicly available company information points to Mr. Daisuke Asai as the founder, and the brand leans into the cultural meaning of “murasaki” as violet or purple, a motif that appears in its product identity.
The company is best known for phono cartridges, especially moving-coil designs such as the Sumile series. Its catalog is narrow and focused rather than broad, with the cartridge line positioned around analog playback and vinyl-front-end performance. Available sources do not show Murasakino as a maker of amplifiers, speakers, DACs, or headphones; it appears to be a cartridge-first brand.
In the market, Murasakino sits firmly in the niche high-end segment. Reviews and retail listings place its cartridges in serious audiophile territory, with pricing and positioning consistent with reference-grade analog components rather than mainstream hi-fi. It is the kind of brand that appeals to committed vinyl listeners, cartridge enthusiasts, and buyers looking for boutique Japanese craftsmanship rather than mass-market value.
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