Philips - GP 406 MkIII Cartridge and/or needles





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This 1978 Philips GP 406 MkIII phono cartridge is tested and working, in very good condition, and comes with its box.
Description from the seller
Offered for the true audiophile and Philips collector: an iconic Philips GP406 MkIII (Mark 3) phono element, complete with the original elliptical Philips needle and the original box.
Screws and nuts for mounting are included.
The Philips GP406 series is acclaimed in the audio world for its excellent specifications, warm vintage sound, and very precise tracking. This cartridge is a fantastic upgrade for high-quality Philips turntables from the 1970s and 1980s (such as the well-known High Fidelity International series), but it also performs exceptionally well on other quality turntables.
Condition of the item:
• Element: In excellent visual and functional condition.
• Needle: Equipped with an original Philips needle in very good condition. Original needles for this type are now very scarce in this state.
Specifications:
• Type: Moving Magnet (MM)
• Stylus shape: Elliptical (for a very detailed reproduction)
• Mounting: Standard 1/2 inch mounting; nuts and screws for mounting are included.
Specifications (Philips GP 406 / GP 406 MKIII)
• Type: Moving Magnet (MM) element
• Frequency range: 20 – 20,000 Hz (within 2 dB)
• Channel separation: Better than 24 – 28 dB at 1 kHz
• Output voltage (Sensitivity): approx. 1.1 mV/cm/sec (or ~7 mV at 5 cm/sec)
• Recommended tracking force: 0.75 to 1.5 grams (optimal around 1.25 g)
• Needle type: Elliptical diamond (depending on model / MK version, often replaceable by Tonar 946 / needle 946/D67)
• Weight: 5.5 grams
• Mounting: Standard 1/2 inch universal mounting
Please examine the photos carefully for an accurate impression.
The lot will be packed with the utmost care and securely for registered and insured shipping.
Offered for the true audiophile and Philips collector: an iconic Philips GP406 MkIII (Mark 3) phono element, complete with the original elliptical Philips needle and the original box.
Screws and nuts for mounting are included.
The Philips GP406 series is acclaimed in the audio world for its excellent specifications, warm vintage sound, and very precise tracking. This cartridge is a fantastic upgrade for high-quality Philips turntables from the 1970s and 1980s (such as the well-known High Fidelity International series), but it also performs exceptionally well on other quality turntables.
Condition of the item:
• Element: In excellent visual and functional condition.
• Needle: Equipped with an original Philips needle in very good condition. Original needles for this type are now very scarce in this state.
Specifications:
• Type: Moving Magnet (MM)
• Stylus shape: Elliptical (for a very detailed reproduction)
• Mounting: Standard 1/2 inch mounting; nuts and screws for mounting are included.
Specifications (Philips GP 406 / GP 406 MKIII)
• Type: Moving Magnet (MM) element
• Frequency range: 20 – 20,000 Hz (within 2 dB)
• Channel separation: Better than 24 – 28 dB at 1 kHz
• Output voltage (Sensitivity): approx. 1.1 mV/cm/sec (or ~7 mV at 5 cm/sec)
• Recommended tracking force: 0.75 to 1.5 grams (optimal around 1.25 g)
• Needle type: Elliptical diamond (depending on model / MK version, often replaceable by Tonar 946 / needle 946/D67)
• Weight: 5.5 grams
• Mounting: Standard 1/2 inch universal mounting
Please examine the photos carefully for an accurate impression.
The lot will be packed with the utmost care and securely for registered and insured shipping.

