Incredible score! I don't know about the others but I'll give you your total investment for the Red. I doubt if you'll take me up on it once you read the posts.
MC cartridge s question??
I just purchased 6 cartridges from a private estate auction sale. Four of the cartridges are 15 years old and still NIB, while the other two (1992 vintage) have seen limited use and come with their original packaging etc. I bought these cartridges for use in my future analogue system. Could you please comment on the cartridges, are they any good, etc., BTW, I paid $350 CDN for all, therefore, if I bought a bunch of crap, no big deal. Should I be worried about their age?
These were bought in 1986 and 87 and are still NIB
Miyabi Ivory
Kiseki Agaat Ruby 4.5
Shinnon Red Sapphire
Koetsu Red
These two cartridges were purchased in 1993 and are slightly used.
Denon DL-1000
Sumiko Blackheart
I recognize most of the Manufacturer's names, but none the models.
I also picked up a Classe NIL head amplifier for $50. The auctioneer did not know what it was, therefore, he sold it for the auction minimum bid.
These were bought in 1986 and 87 and are still NIB
Miyabi Ivory
Kiseki Agaat Ruby 4.5
Shinnon Red Sapphire
Koetsu Red
These two cartridges were purchased in 1993 and are slightly used.
Denon DL-1000
Sumiko Blackheart
I recognize most of the Manufacturer's names, but none the models.
I also picked up a Classe NIL head amplifier for $50. The auctioneer did not know what it was, therefore, he sold it for the auction minimum bid.