Crown Jewel, whats it like?

For $500, I would go for it if you are sure that it has only 50 hours on it (it is easy to underestimate playing time and not easily measurable for the buyer). You can look at the needle under a magnifying glass or microscope for wear if you want. Even if the cartridge is rather old (if it is not the Special Edition), you are getting a 75% discount and the cartridge wear should be minimal if it was properly installed. The dealer played it just enough for break it in (didn't he demo it after break in, too?). Ask the dealer what tonearm he used with the cartridge and why he is selling (I do not think this is impolite). If you do not like the Crown Jewel, you can easily resell it at about the same price. Best of luck.

for 500 bucks you cant go wrong!!!!!

Thanks,Slawney and Honda,for your input,Its on special because its the last one in stock,as it now is suceded by the special edition,by the way $500 U.S. is approx $900 AUST.I im currentley using a Koetsu black goldline but needs to be retiped at a cost of $1600 AUST. Does anyone know the soud difference between the two,Thanks again fellas.