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Oracle Delphi Acrylic mat - Madrigal cartridge?

I just bought an Oracle Delphi MK III that came without a mat for the platter. How do I find one of these or is there one for sale among the audiogon crowd? The turntable has a dark brown or black cartridge with a big M on the front already. I don't know what brand of cartridge this is? My friend thinks this might be an old Madrigal cartridge. I need to set my phono stage properly and want to find out about its spec's, etc. What do you know about this cartridge? Any help would be appreciated.
lyonpowers
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jwin
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I believe the cartridge is Monster Cable.
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genesis168
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Big "M". Yes, it is a Madrigal Carnegie One cartridge. This cartridge was not cheap those days.....1988-1990. I have owned on of them and did not like the sound.

Cost of the cartridge was US$690 in 1988 and recommended tracking force is 1.7 grams. I do not know the output. A good guess would be.. around 0.4mv. This is a Moving coil cartridge.
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genesis168
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Oracle Acrylic mat can be bought directly from Oracle or from a local dealer. Cost is around $100
fzxguy
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For a mat (the new, and better mat) contact Brooklyn Audio, through the Audiogon site. They are a Oracle dealer out of Nova Scotia. I purchased both my Oracle, and a mat upgrade from them. Or contact Oracle in Quebec 1-819-868-0284 (phone) or 1-819-868-0150 (fax). It's a great table.... Enjoy!
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