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GLANZ MFG 610LX

I have been searching for this uber rare GLANZ cartridge since mid 80´s as I missed my opportunity to purchase one when it was for sale back in the day. I knew its reputation as one of finest cartridges available but I just missed it, young and foolish I was. In the same price category, I bought SHURE V-15V-MR instead.

Now thirty years later I owe one, NOS found in a barren town near the Arctic Circle. It sounds just fantastic out of the box. I am very lucky as this model is so seriously rare.
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uberwaltz
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I see the 610 is still for sale on eBay at $455 right now.
After being extremely impressed with both the Astatic mf100 and the Glanz Esoter Azzura I am considering buying one.

Anybody who purchased one 2 years ago still around with long term thoughts on it?
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I assume after you will compare it to Astatic and Azzura these two will collect dust or will be for sale soon. Go for it, it’s the best Moving Flux available today.

The MFG-61 (not 610) is still doing well after 5 years. Rarely used, but very nice
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Thanks Chakster.

Placed my order today.

Atm, the mf100 is on the Garrard and the Azzura is on the jvc.

Probably move the mf100 to the JVC when the 610 shows up.
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Well my 610 arrived this morning and it has been getting some play time on the tt81,a little thin so far but highly detailed.
I figure it will need at least 20 hours to start sounding near its best.
To be continued......
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Well that didn't take long.
By the second side of second album it has opened up a LOT.
A lot more body and meat and amazing detail.
Very happy so far for $455.
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