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Ich biete hier einen hochwertigen Ortofon MC20 MKII Low Output MC Tonabnehmer an. Es handelt sich um ein langjährig gelagertes Sammlerstück, das sich im NOS-Zustand (New Old Stock) befindet und in der Originalverpackung geliefert wird.
- Modell: Ortofon MC20 MKII
- Typ: Low Output MC Tonabnehmer
- Zustand: NOS, unbenutzt
- Inklusive: Originalverpackung
Das Gerät wurde lange Zeit, viele Jahrzehnte gelagert, daher empfehle ich vor der ersten Inbetriebnahme eine technische Prüfung durchzuführen. Der optische Zustand ist durch die Lagerung in der OVP sehr gut erhalten.
Es wird 1 Stück in einer Orginalverpackung verkauft.
Bei weiteren Fragen zum Tonabnehmer stehe ich gerne zur Verfügung.
Verkauf erfolgt unter Ausschluss der Sachmängelgewährleistung ohne Garantie oder Rücknahme.
€444 looks a bit ambitious versus the recent used market, sitting above the €413 75th percentile and well over the €350 median. It is not an absurd ask, but it’s priced more like a tidy, higher-confidence listing than a quick bargain.
The MC 20 MK II is a respected moving-coil cartridge with the kind of refinement and tracking that still appeals to vinyl listeners who value detail, pace, and low-coloration playback. If the stylus and suspension are genuinely healthy, and the seller can confirm low hours or careful storage, the upside is in getting a classic design that can still sound very “right” on a good arm. At this price, though, condition matters: cartridge wear is the big variable, so a clear history and close-up photos are worth having before committing.
Independent perspective — not a price guarantee. Always verify condition, accessories and provenance before purchase.
Ortofon: A Century of Precision Sound
Ortofon traces its lineage to October 9, 1918, when Danish engineers Axel Petersen and Arnold Poulsen founded the Electrical Phono Film Company in Copenhagen. The name itself derives from Greek, meaning "correct sound"—a philosophy that has guided the company's trajectory for over a century. Initially focused on synchronized sound film technology, Ortofon pivoted to audio reproduction after 1945, when the superior recording quality of new cutting equipment revealed the inadequacy of existing playback systems. This gap sparked the development of the pioneering Ortofon mono pickup in 1948, establishing the foundation for the company's future dominance.
Today, Ortofon is the world's largest manufacturer of magnetic cartridges for phonograph turntables, producing approximately 500,000 units annually. The company's product portfolio centers exclusively on phono cartridges—both moving magnet and moving coil designs—with over 300 distinct models developed since 1948. This singular focus reflects deep specialization rather than diversification, positioning Ortofon as a micro-mechanical specialist rather than a broad-based audio manufacturer.
Ortofon occupies the high-end segment of the audio market, commanding respect among vinyl enthusiasts and professional studios alike. The brand benefits from Denmark's established reputation for acoustic engineering and industrial design, supported by in-house research and development. For discerning turntable owners, Ortofon cartridges represent the gold standard—a heritage brand whose century-long commitment to cartridge excellence remains unmatched in the industry.
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