MMC20 Type A cartridge

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davidross222
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davidross222
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Posted June 20, 2023 at 03:02 GMT
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Does anyone have any information on the MMC20 Type A cartridge?

Purchased in mid 1970s, it has original (opened) box and appears to have 75 micron stylus for 78s and never used.  Obviously no good on B&O turntables because of speed limitation.  But perhaps I can use it on old Thorens 125 with adapter.

Location: Perth Western Australia

DI
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Dillen
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Posted June 24, 2023 at 16:09 GMT
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Do you have a photo?

Martin
davidross222
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davidross222
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Posted July 3, 2023 at 03:45 GMT
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Hi Martin,

A few pix of the mystery cartridge.  Here fitted to SME on old Thorens.  Then I found the arm needs fixing!  So cartridge is still unused.

In the mean time I'm concentrating on refurbishing a rusty old GR8002 with broken MMC1 from eBay.

davidross222

Location: Perth Western Australia

Mark-sf
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Mark-sf
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Posted July 3, 2023 at 07:03 GMT
#1657411
That may be an old Soundsmith MMC cartridge as they used to make them with gold-tone cases. They are a B&O licensee.
davidross222
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davidross222
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Posted July 4, 2023 at 13:14 GMT
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Thanks for that.

D

Location: Perth Western Australia

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