I must admit that your price suggestions are too optimistic :)
Victor X1 and AT-ML180 are way over $1k nowadays if they are in perfect condition.
While comparing cartridges on youtube is the last thing i wish to do, i have to say that i prefer X-1II over X-1 in my system (compared at least 3 samples of each model). Audio-Technica AT-ML180 OCC is unbeatable.
What i want to tell you @halcro is that my recent discovery was a shocking news for me!
Surprise. All you have to do is just to read carefully the description on the boxes of these two AT-ML180 versions.
1) AT-ML180 has Boron pipe cantilever, but only OFC version (not OCC)
this LC-OFC version is from the 80s
2) AT-ML180/OCC has Beryllium tapered cantilever!
this is the latest OCC version from the early 90s
Both cantilevers are gold-plated and looks the same, but they are made of different material. Both cartridges are amazing.
Victor X1 and AT-ML180 are way over $1k nowadays if they are in perfect condition.
While comparing cartridges on youtube is the last thing i wish to do, i have to say that i prefer X-1II over X-1 in my system (compared at least 3 samples of each model). Audio-Technica AT-ML180 OCC is unbeatable.
What i want to tell you @halcro is that my recent discovery was a shocking news for me!
Surprise. All you have to do is just to read carefully the description on the boxes of these two AT-ML180 versions.
1) AT-ML180 has Boron pipe cantilever, but only OFC version (not OCC)
this LC-OFC version is from the 80s
2) AT-ML180/OCC has Beryllium tapered cantilever!
this is the latest OCC version from the early 90s
Both cantilevers are gold-plated and looks the same, but they are made of different material. Both cartridges are amazing.