{"product_id":"shure-wc20-mono-crystal-phono-cartridge","title":"Rare Vintage Shure WC20 Mono Crystal Phono Cartridge","description":"\u003cp\u003eRestore the authentic, mid-century monaural performance of your vintage record player with this genuine, exceptionally rare \u003cstrong\u003eShure WC20 Mono Crystal Phono Cartridge\u003c\/strong\u003e. 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eProduct Specifications:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eModel Number:\u003c\/strong\u003e WC20 \/ WC-20\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Shure\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eElement Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Crystal Piezoelectric (Monaural)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDirect Industry Cross-Reference:\u003c\/strong\u003e Astatic 495 \/ Astatic-495 Geometry\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOutput Voltage:\u003c\/strong\u003e High Output (Standard Legacy Spec Tier)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vintage \/ New Old Stock (NOS) or Bench-Tested Working Pull\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eApplication \u0026amp; Compatibility Notes:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRestoration Note:\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Shure","offers":[{"title":"Open Box","offer_id":48122767048858,"sku":"SC0012","price":79.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/9477\/8778\/files\/12-Rare_20Vintage_20Shure_20WC20_20Mono_20Crystal_20Phono_20Cartridge.jpg?v=1779654772","url":"https:\/\/prellelectronics.com\/products\/shure-wc20-mono-crystal-phono-cartridge","provider":"Prell Electronics","version":"1.0","type":"link"}