Description
Restore the authentic, mid-century monaural performance of your vintage record player with this genuine, exceptionally rare Shure WC20 Mono Crystal Phono Cartridge. Highly prized by audio restoration technicians and collectors, this premium high-output piezoelectric cartridge delivers the original signal levels required to natively drive legacy tube amplification systems without modern preamplifiers.
Product Specifications:
- Model Number: WC20 / WC-20
- Brand: Shure
- Element Type: Crystal Piezoelectric (Monaural)
- Direct Industry Cross-Reference: Astatic 495 / Astatic-495 Geometry
- Output Voltage: High Output (Standard Legacy Spec Tier)
- Condition: Vintage / New Old Stock (NOS) or Bench-Tested Working Pull
Application & Compatibility Notes:
The Shure WC20 features a specialized mounting footprint and specific flat/round pin architecture engineered as original factory equipment or an premium vintage service alternative for late-1950s and 1960s record players. It natively cross-references across historic Shure and Astatic service catalogs to match systems requiring the robust Astatic 495 profile.
Restoration Note: Vintage crystal elements are naturally sensitive to moisture and humidity breakdown over long periods of storage. This cartridge housing and connection pins have been visually inspected and prepared specifically for specialized antique audio overhauls.