Description

Up for sale is Paradox recased Grace F-8 with genuine, high-quality Level II SA/MR (sapphire cantilever + micro-ridge tip) stylus.

The stylus is possibly used, since I purchased it without the original case.
Play tested and sounds fine. Rubber cushioning works properly. I took the close-up pic of the tip, you can check the condition above.

Additionally, the F-8 unit has been recased in Paradox universal aluminum case by me.
Personally I started to use Paradox from the last year and I do recasing by myself.
Terence Robinson gave me a great advice how to improve the sound of DL-103 and other cartridges, and I put my own idea into recasing process (You can find some pics of my recased carts on Terence's listings).
After some tryouts, I found that the more lead shots between Paradox and the cartridge unit, the better sound (much stable and cleaner).
So I used some custom sized lead shots to fill the gap between them.
Now I'm taking the same method when I recase DL-103.

All of my customers were fully satisfied with the results of my Mod versions. Please check my feedbacks.

Grace Level-II SAP/MR Stylus Specifications

- Type: Moving magnet

- Output voltage: 3.5mV

- Frequency response: 20Hz-40kHz

- Stylus tip: micro-ridge solid diamond

- Compliance: 20 x 10-6 cm/dyne 

- Recommended tracking force: 1.5g 

As you can see on the pics, this item is for a cartridge + stylus only. What you see is what you get.

Payment

PayPal only.
Payment is due within 2 days of the auction end unless by prior arrangement.
I will ship the item within 2 business days after your payment cleared (except weekend and holidays).

Shipping


Total weight (including small box + cushioning) would be around 200-300g.
The item will be shipped from Japan by
EMS (the most fastest and secure way) or E-Packet Registered.
EMS： (the price would be varied due to the destination countries. Tracking IDs available)
E-Packet Registered： (the price would be varied due to the destination countries. Tracking IDs available)
*In case of France, I will not send the item by EMS anymore. Chronopost has many problems about door code, digi code and the storage limitation. So if you are from France, the item will be sent by E-Packet Registered only.
*I will charge exact shipping cost only. No handling fees or "packaging material fees" needed (usually I use the recycle material for packaging).

If you purchase multiple items, combined postage will be calculated. Please wait for the invoice.
If you are still bidding on or watching other items, please let me know.

About Me

I'm longtime audiophile who has been searching the vintage audio stuff in Japan which have been left forgotten in somebody's drawers, old store houses, closed record stores, etc. Please check my other listings if you're interested in these products!

International Buyers - Please Note: 

・Import duties, taxes and charges are not included in the item price or shipping charges. These charges are the buyer’s responsibility.  
・Please check with your country’s customs office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to bidding/buying.
・These charges are normally collected by the delivering freight (shipping) company or when you pick the item up - do not confuse them for additional shipping charges.   
・I do not mark merchandise values below value or mark items as “gifts” - US and International government regulations prohibit such behavior.

One More Thing 

Your satisfaction is my goal. If you're not satisfied with the item you purchased, Please contact me before leaving a feedback. I will do my best to solve the problem.
Happy bidding!