Brand New Shure M97xE High-Performance Magnetic Phono Cartridge. The box has been opened but otherwise brand new.

* High-performance phono cartridge with finely polished elliptical diamond tip
* Accurately reproduces difficult musical passages, particularly in high-frequency range
* Viscous-damped dynamic stabilizer maintains uniform distance between cartridge and record
* Side-Guard system prevents stylus damage if cartridge accidentally slides across LP
* Die-cast-aluminum mounting block; includes mounting hardware and leaning brush

The superb-tracking, neutral, smooth-sounding M97xE magnetic phono cartridge is designed to provide hours of undistorted, enjoyable listening without fatiguing the ear or tiring the mind. The cartridge accurately reproduces the most difficult musical packages. This precise tracking ability is made possible by Shure's unique Type II low-mass, thin-wall, aluminum-alloy stylus cantilever.

Among the M97xE's most notable features is a viscous-damped dynamic stabilizer, which maintains a uniform distance between the cartridge and the record under difficult playing conditions, such as those caused by warped records or a mismatched tonearm mass. Should the stabilizer prove unnecessary, listeners can lock it in the detent position, which can, under ideal playing conditions, ensure even better sound quality. The cartridge also offers a die-cast-aluminum mounting block for secure, vibration-free attachment to the tonearm, along with a Side-Guard stylus protection system that helps prevent stylus damage if the cartridge accidentally slides across a record. The latter feature responds to side thrusts on the stylus by withdrawing the entire cantilever and tip safely into the stylus housing before the cantilever can be damaged.

What's in the Box
M97xE phono cartridge, headshell screwdriver, stylus cleaning brush, mounting hardware, stylus guard, user's manual.