Astatic MC-320 mic elements. GET 'EM WHILE YOU CAN!!!

[loosecannon]

i bought one last time this guy was offering them.
they are the real deal. NOS, and mine works great.

not trying to advertise for this seller; just letting my forum friends know of a great deal on a hard to find item.
i only wish i could afford to buy a couple this time.
good luck,
loosecannon

http://cgi.ebay.com/ASTATIC-SILVER-...4QQihZ002QQcategoryZ48707QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

 

[bushwacker]

i think there were a few guys selling replacements... I think one was from overseas and had great prices on new crystal elements that were similar size to a Astatic cartrage. They were very cheap if I remember right.
I've often wondered about the fidelity.... if they were similar in audio quality to the astatic cartrages.
Have you tried any of these other new cheaper mic elements that guys are selling on ebay?

I was thinking of trying one of these cheaper ones for a mic project I've been thinkin about for the past little while.
Thanks for the link

 

[loosecannon]

when i first saw replacement elements on ebay, i did a little research and found that these guys are getting them from Mouser Electronics. they are under the "kobitone" name.

i have heard the ones that are all over ebay, and they suck big time. if you know what a D104 is supposed to sound like, you will not like them.

i bought a few crystal elements from another person on ebay and they sucked equally.

thats why i made a big deal out of being able to get the ACTUAL MC-320 elements.
very soon, there will be no more of these left, and those that have a replacement on hand will be in great demand.

its really too bad, because D104's dont seem to be going anywhere.
loosecannon