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Sony XL-44 Vintage Moving Coil MC Cartridge Integrated Headshell Japan

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Sony XL-44 Vintage Moving Coil MC Cartridge Integrated Headshell Japan

Introduced in 1978 and made in Japan, the Sony XL-44 is a low-output moving-coil phono cartridge permanently integrated into a die-cast aluminium headshell. It connects to compatible tonearms through a standard four-pin bayonet fitting.

The XL-44 uses Sony’s figure-eight generating coil and lightweight coreless circular armature. Its original fixed stylus is a nude elliptical diamond mounted on an aluminium-alloy cantilever.

The complete cartridge and integrated headshell weigh approximately 20g.

As a low-output MC cartridge, it requires a suitable moving-coil phono input or step-up transformer.

An uncommon late-1970s Sony moving-coil cartridge with an integrated aluminium headshell, nude elliptical diamond and distinctive Sony engineering.
Condition:
  • This cartridge and stylus have been used.
  • This set up has been tested. It is working well and sounds good!

  • As a low-output MC cartridge, it requires a suitable moving-coil phono input or step-up transformer.

  • This set up shows small signs of use and age.

  • This XL-44 ships in its original box.

  • Please note, the white stand is not included in the sale. It is for demonstration / photography purposes only.

Postage:

Your order will be processed within 3-5 business days.

If you are in a remote area you may incur extra fees.

International import tax, duty, vat, custom fees or any other charges are not covered by us, nor included in the shipping fees. These are the responsibility of the buyer.

Return Policy:

Returns will only be accepted for manufacture defects / faulty items. Please contact us if you have any problems with your purchase and we will strive to work it out with you.

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