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Angeboten wird „Mammoth Gold Mk2 NEW!!“ von AIDAS Cartridges als Neugerät aus der Kategorie „Tonabnehmer MC“ bei audio-markt.de - dem Online-Marktplatz für High-End. Das Inserat mit der Nummer 3604787723 endet am 17.09.2026 um 12:54 Uhr.
Against the recent used EUR comps, €3,399 sits above the 75th percentile of €3,271, so this reads as ambitious rather than fair-priced. It is not wildly out of line, but it is clearly asking top-of-market money versus a typical used median of €3,173 and the lower quartile at €3,076.
That said, this is the kind of cartridge buyers chase for its high-end refinement, low-level detail, and top-tier tracking when the setup is right. If it is truly new and from a clean, well-documented source, the upside is buying fresh stock rather than a stylus with unknown hours; the main question is whether the premium over strong used examples is worth it for you.
Independent perspective — not a price guarantee. Always verify condition, accessories and provenance before purchase.
Aidas Cartridges traces its roots to late-1990s Lithuania, where founder Aidas Svazas gained renown for repairing and upgrading phono cartridges with superior precision over factory originals. Based in Kaunas, he launched the brand's first original design, the AS-1, in 2010, evolving from decades of hands-on expertise into a dedicated laboratory pushing analog boundaries.
The company specializes exclusively in high-end moving-coil (MC) phono cartridges, sharing a proprietary generator with double suspension technology across models. Variations stem from body materials—like copper, silver-plated copper, gold-plated copper, and pure gold—and coil compositions, yielding series optimized for dynamic range, tonal balance, precision, natural timbre, and bass clarity. Flagships like the Mammoth use 21,000-year-old Siberian woolly mammoth tusk for the body, while limited editions (1-10 pieces) experiment with exotic woods, stones, Tibetan yak horn, or American buffalo, often paired with gold coils.
Positioned as a niche boutique in the ultra-high-end market, Aidas commands cult status among discerning vinyl enthusiasts for its artisanal innovation and sonic purity, rivaling legends like Koetsu. These hand-assembled gems, incorporating custom parts from suppliers like Adamant Namiki, deliver exceptional tracking and low distortion, appealing to collectors seeking unparalleled analog realism.
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