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Dear bestaudioparts,
This is my second purchase of this fine accessory for my Turntables. it is the FINEST quality reproduction I have ever seen in 40 years of owning these turntables!..I simply had to buy another one from you to replace the poor quality 3D printed one I bought earlier from pat, having not seen your product at the time... thank you VERY much... I am VERY satisfied!
Limited edition champagne color, injection molded, Dual 1019 compatible cartridge carrier, rigorously engineered to match the original parts on your classic turntable. This is my second purchase of this fine accessory for my Turntables. it is the FINEST quality reproduction I have ever seen in 40 years of owning these turntables!..I simply had to buy another one from you to replace the poor quality 3D printed one I bought earlier from pat, having not seen your product at the time... thank you VERY much... I am VERY satisfied!
- thecontinental2010
Examine our product photos closely to see the incredibly sharp detail, and smooth texture - carefully designed to complement your table. Notice the reflection of the audio pins against the champagne plastic.
Standard on all of our sled and headshells are permanently sealed gold plated spring pins for a pure audio signal, silver plated stranded copper wires with color matching insulation "to the tips", and solid copper split-barrel clips.
To attenuate any sound killing audio interference and/or hum, our cartridge sled has a solid copper EMI shield extending up the sides of the cart sled like the Dual original. We can't help but notice another seller literally cut corners with respect to this original feature and he left the interior sides exposed.
We matched the shield's material weight and physical dimension to the original Dual engineering design.
But why use copper?
Although more expensive to source than the stamped brass seen on other pieces, our etched copper also acts as an RFI shield. Why shield against radio waves? Because homes are surrounded by the radio waves we call Wi-Fi, not to mention your cellphone is actually a sophisticated radio - every incoming text or email is a beamed radio wave transmission. Most homes are bombarded with both electromagnetic and radio waves, and we've neutralized both. In this regard, the Dual engineers were ahead of their time with respect to shielding, and we recreated their design with a higher grade material.
The problem with 3D printed parts:
3D prints make for good prototypes, but are not suited for finished products. 3D prints cannot match the fine details found in our injection molded parts, and they do not age well as the porous plastic absorbs moisture.
In addition to material deficiency, 3D prints cast a purplish hue due to the dyes used in the printing process. Our injection molded sled, complete with the center vertical line, blends smoothly with the other components of your classic turntable keeping your system as authentic as possible.
You will love our injection molded TK-12 cart sled, you're getting the best value for a quality piece or audio artwork. Our sled is available in four colors, see our other listings.
Our cartridge holder should also fit: 1009-F, 1009-SK, 1009-SK2, 1010-A, 1010-F, 1010-S 1015, 1015F, and 1019.
Please note this cartridge holder will not fit the original 1009 or original 1010.
You are buying one cartridge holder, the Dual OEM version and cartridge is shown for reference only. You have a choice, choose the best. Best Audio.
To our European and International friends – Please be aware: Import duties, taxes, and charges are not included in the item price or shipping cost. 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 or buying.