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Garrott Brothers P77 Phono Cartridge (MM) Legendary Garrott Brothers Cartridge . Kept as a spare cartridge with a new stylus with less than 20hrs use Condition: Very Good Payment Method: PayPal or cash on pickup Region/State: (VIC) Victoria/Australia By wen 0 Comments Secure Ad AUD $390 Date: July 28, 2025Jul 28
This is ambitious for the market: at A$390, it sits well above the A$311 75th percentile and is roughly A$123 over the median A$267. Against the recent comparable AUD listings, that makes it a premium ask rather than a fair-market buy.
The upside is that this is a well-regarded moving-magnet cartridge family, and a very good condition example can still be attractive if you value its classic Garrott tuning and are after a cartridge with real enthusiast credibility. For this price, I’d want confidence on stylus hours, tip condition, and whether the suspension is still lively; with cartridges, those are the value drivers. If the stylus is genuinely fresh and the body is clean, it can still make sense for a collector or a listener who wants a ready-to-go vintage MM.
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Garrott Brothers: Australian Cartridge Specialists
Garrott Brothers emerged from humble beginnings in the mid-1960s when two brothers began experimenting with phono cartridges as a hobby while working in Britain. Returning to Australia in the early 1970s, they formally established their diamond replacement service in 1974 and launched their first proprietary cartridge, the Garrott P77, around that time. The company's mission, unchanged since 1973, centers on achieving perfection in vinyl sound reproduction using premium materials and contemporary technologies. This Australian heritage and long operational history have established the brand as a respected fixture in the analog audio community for over five decades.
Garrott Brothers specializes exclusively in phono cartridges and related services. The company built its reputation through two primary offerings: retipping and upgrading existing cartridges—particularly Decca and Koetsu models—using premium diamond styli, and manufacturing their own moving magnet and moving coil cartridges. Their original P77 became legendary for delivering performance that rivaled cartridges costing several times its retail price, establishing the brand's value proposition early on.
The brand occupies a distinctive niche as a high-end, boutique specialist with a devoted following among serious vinyl enthusiasts and collectors. Garrott cartridges command respect for their sonic character and technical execution, though the company remains relatively unknown outside dedicated analog circles. Following the original founders' deaths, Audio Dynamics Pty. Ltd. has continued operations, maintaining the brand's commitment to cartridge excellence and preserving its legacy among discerning audiophiles worldwide.
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