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Up for sale is a fantastic Bang & Olufsen (B&O) MMC 20EN phono cartridge featuring a Nude Elliptical diamond stylus. It is in very good cosmetic condition and fully tested, working perfectly—ideal for restoring or bringing out the best performance in your vintage Beogram turntable.**Key Features:*** **Type:** Moving Iron / High Output Phono Cartridge.* **Stylus:** Nude Elliptical diamond stylus mounted on a fine tapered cantilever, offering exceptional high-frequency tracking, low distortion, and minimal record wear.* **Compatibility:** Fits classic Bang & Olufsen Beogram turntables utilizing the MMC 20 series plug-in mount system.**Compatible Turntable Models Include:*** Beogram 4002, 4004, 6000, 2402, 2404, 1700, 1100, 1600, and other B&O decks supporting the MMC 20 series.**Condition:*** Thoroughly tested and working correctly.* The photos show the actual item, including its original protective clear case.It will be carefully packed and secured to ensure safe transit for such a delicate high-fidelity audio component. A wonderful opportunity for audiophiles and vintage analog collectors!
The timing matters: the MMC 20EN is a vintage, discontinued B&O design rather than a current-generation cartridge, though compatible modern replacements remain available. At US$283, this is just above the recent comparable median of US$267 and above the 75th percentile of US$275, so it is slightly ambitious rather than a bargain.
That said, the 20EN is a desirable original cartridge, especially for a Beogram 4002 or 4004, with a nude elliptical diamond, fine tapered cantilever, light tracking, and a reputation for clean, accurate performance. Its rarity and plug-in compatibility add appeal, but the price only makes sense if the stylus is genuinely healthy, the cantilever is straight, and ideally the cartridge has its case or credible usage history. B&O cartridges do not have user-replaceable styli, so a worn example effectively means budgeting for a full cartridge replacement or rebuild.
Independent perspective — not a price guarantee. Always verify condition, accessories and provenance before purchase.
Bang & Olufsen was founded on November 17, 1925, in Struer, Denmark, by engineers Peter Bang and Svend Olufsen. The company began in the attic of the Olufsen family manor, Quistrup, where the founders developed The Eliminator—a revolutionary device that allowed radios to operate from mains electricity rather than batteries. This innovation established B&O as a forward-thinking manufacturer and set the tone for nearly a century of technological advancement rooted in Danish design principles.
The brand is primarily known for premium audio and home entertainment systems, including high-fidelity receivers, radiograms, cassette recorders, and contemporary loudspeakers. B&O pioneered several category firsts: the world's first button-operated receiver in the 1930s and Europe's first cassette recorder, the Beocord-84U, in the 1950s. Today, the company manufactures integrated audio systems, wireless speakers, and headphones that blend acoustic engineering with sculptural industrial design.
Bang & Olufsen occupies the luxury segment of the audio market, positioned as a premium lifestyle brand rather than a specialist audiophile manufacturer. The company's reputation rests on its distinctive philosophy of merging form and function—treating audio equipment as crafted objects designed to enhance living spaces aesthetically. Recognized by the Museum of Modern Art in New York and maintained as a visionary enterprise for over a century, B&O appeals to discerning consumers who value Scandinavian design sensibility alongside sonic performance.
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