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Extremely rare Stanton Collector’s Series WOS 100 MM Phono Cartridge with original CS-100 stylus in excellent condition. It comes with the original CS-100 stylus, gold Dustamatic brush, stylus guard and hardwear in Stanton cartridge box (manual and calibration sheet are not available).Serial Number: 1850Channel separation: 35db.The stylus cantilever has lost its orange sapphire coating probably due to stylus cleaning agent from the previous owner.The cartridge has the full WOS Stanton signature and it's in general in great cosmetic condition except from a friction mark on the side from the stylus guard.Recommended Tracking Force: 1.25 gram without the brush, 2.25 gram with the brush.Probably the best Moving Magnet cartridge ever made. Extremely rare and highly sought after. Cartridge information:The W.O. Stanton Collector's Series 100 stereo magnetic cartridge represents the ultimate in cartridge development for playback of your record collection. It incorporates all the concepts known to Stanton from our broad background in development of Broadcast, Professional and Home Stereo cartridges.The stylus is our patented Stereohedron II diamond for improved groove tracing and reduced record wear.The cantilever uses our patented Sapphire coating for rigidity.The suspension system is improved to provide optimum compliance tuning.The body is Titanium coated for rigidity in mounting.The Longhair Brush is included to sweep dust from the grooves of your valuable record collection resulting in the reduction of noise and record wear.The stylus assembly is constructed to conduct static electricity harmlessly from your records to ground.Specifications:Frequency : 10 to 50kHzResponse: 20 to 20kHz ‡ 1dBOutput: 3.2mV min.Tracking: 100 m @ 1¼ gramsChannel Balance: Within 1 dB 1KHzChannel Separation: 30 dB @ 1 kHzCompliance: 30 km/mN @ 10HzCartridge D.C. Resistance: 500 ohmsCartridge Inductance: 270 mHCartridge Color: Titanium BlueCartridge Weight: 5.5 gramsLoad Resistance: 47K ohms
That US$1,199 asking price looks ambitious unless this is a genuinely mint, complete, highly collectible example with proof of provenance; the WOS-100 is a niche Stanton cartridge and the public used-price trail is thin, but it does not read like an easy-buyer bargain at this level.
What makes it appealing is the collector angle: Stanton’s better vintage moving-magnet cartridges are respected for solid tracking, a lively presentation, and a following among Stanton fans, so a clean original specimen can still matter to the right buyer. At this price, though, I’d want confirmation of stylus condition, originality, and included accessories before treating it as a serious buy.
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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