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Top of the heap..a century of research and advancements,the new Ortofon Century Cartridge.

New to the market is the flagship cartridge from Ortofon...the MC Century. It will apparently embody all that is best in the Anna and add to that the higher resolution that is found on the A95. Priced at a paltry $12K and including special packaging, this cartridge is billed as being the SOTA. ( and of course, it has a ultra low output of 0.2mv, which will severely restrict its use with many phono preamps).
Anyone actually heard this cartridge, and if so...impressions.

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roberjerman
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Hi End audio prices have reached INSANE levels over the last 20 years!
roberjerman
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At least a $12K diamond-encrusted watch won't wear out and need replacement in a few years!
roberjerman
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That $12K Ortofon cartridge better come with a big ol' diamond on the front to justify that price!
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daveyf OP
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@roberjerman, Indeed some of the pricing in Hi End has reached INSANE levels. Crazy thing is that many people are only too happy to pay those prices. That plus the huge devaluation these pieces take on the used market, and you may have a pretty bad scenario for the future of the hobby. IMHO
OTOH, luckily there are a few companies that are still out there that are trying to bring to market fair priced gear that can still compete at the highest level. Bryston comes to mind here. 
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noromance
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The number of rich people has increased to the point where whole industries cater to their needs and whims. I get a kick watching video where Fremer says to manufactures that their products are good value at insane prices. I guess he wants to sound like a rich guy.
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