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  1. 08-27-2013, 10:57 AM #1
    bryndildaddy
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    Mystery Cartridge ?!?

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    My new Thorens TD 125 mkII was just delivered (!) and the eBay seller knew nothing about the cartridge mounted on the SME (!) headshell except that it was a moving coil model. It has a lovely wooden body, but I've never seen this manufacturers insignia before, and trolling The Needle Doctors online inventory I can't find anything similar. I realize this cartridges age could be commiserate with that of the Thorens. The arm doesnt have a removable headshell, so I want to try to avoid removing the cartridge to check, if possible. Does anybody recognize the make and model, please?
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  2. 08-27-2013, 11:50 AM #2
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    Seeing the bottom of the cart would be a help. There may be a marking or engraving that would give us a better idea.
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  3. 08-28-2013, 10:28 AM #3
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    I just did a few lengthy google image searches and the closest I can find to the logo in your pic would be Shure, but I saw no wooden ones.

    Shure M97xE Phono Cartridge Consumer Reviews | Epinions.com
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  4. 08-28-2013, 10:35 AM #4
    Jack in Wilmington
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    Quote Originally Posted by Hyfi View Post
    I just did a few lengthy google image searches and the closest I can find to the logo in your pic would be Shure, but I saw no wooden ones.

    Shure M97xE Phono Cartridge Consumer Reviews | Epinions.com
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  5. 08-28-2013, 10:39 AM #5
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    Quote Originally Posted by Jack in Wilmington View Post
    PM me if you can. Jack
    I did an hour ago
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  6. 09-14-2013, 09:11 AM #6
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    that looks to me like a japanese moving coil cart of some type. post this on audioasylum.com in vinyl and you may get your answer. a clearer pic would be nice too.
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