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Buying A Cartridge Direct From Japan

Seems like there can be some decent savings when buying certain cartridges directly from Japan, vs buying from here in the US. Since I'm just learning about cartridges, would there be any kind of difference between a Japan model and a US model, maybe electrically or something, that would prevent using a Japan model here in the US? I would think they would be exactly the same, but I want to be sure before I maybe do anything. Thanks.
duvallite
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jmcgrogan2
6,346 posts
 
Both previous posters are correct. You can buy it cheaper, and it will work the same, but there is an associated risk. If you are willing to accept the risk, go for it.
duvallite OP
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Thanks, that's pretty much what I was thinking. The risk seems minimal. I've only seen a couple of threads where someone mentioned they had received a defective new cartridge. I'm thinking it's probably a rare exception to get a bad one, but I don't really know. Maybe Murphy's Law comes into play, maybe not. Btw, I'm looking at a Nagaoka MP-500 from over there. Thanks again.
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rauliruegas
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Dear Duvallite: It's not so easy for a foreigner person to buy in Japan with out been there.

Cartridges are a very delicate items nad more than one time cartridges can comes with problems and you will have no one to claim for it.

I think that if you don't have enough money to bought a cartridge it's better even buy it second hand through sites as Agon.

Regards and enjoy the music,
R.
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redglobe
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Does anyone have a direct source in Japan for purchasing Denon cartridges for less than Comet Supply? If so, please provide source.
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