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Zephyr MIMC Star

Introduced 2016$1,999 MSRP

Low-output moving iron cartridge hand-built in Peekskill, New York, designed as a rebuildable alternative to moving coils. Uses a contact-line nude stylus and presents a moving-coil-style load to phono stages.

MSRP

$1,999

Used market · Excellent

$1,200

-40% vs MSRP
as of Aug 17, 2026
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MSRP to used market

From $1,999 at launch to $1,200 today.

Specifications

Type
low-output moving iron cartridge
Stylus
contact line nude diamond
Output
0.4 mV
Tracking force
2 g

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