JVC MC1 Moving Coil Cartridge - Heritage?


I have one of these cartridges that I used for about 2 years(1980 - 1982). It has been stored since 1982. Does anyone know the history(design heritage(if any), how it was reviewed, good/bad qualities, value, etc.) of this cartridge? I believe it was a bit of a cult item when it was in production.
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Anyone familiar?

Yes, a friend owned it but immediately noticed a problem of unbalance between the channels; sent her to Japan to the builder who apparently is a craftsman who works in the cellar or in a closet (no factory for this head)
After months and months of waiting and several emails in which the manufacturer replied little, the cartridge was returned worse than before.
This sad story lasted a long time later but my friend didn’t solve anything, practically the manufacturer never answered to the new repair requests.
The builder is an impostor and deserves to be sued, don’t buy this brand if you want to live happily!
Unfortunately there are non-conformist audiophiles who, to distinguish themselves from others, try at all costs the novelty along a different path, the specialized press and the internet with fake news thrown with surgical precision by ignoble influencers cloud the minds of these weak people who do not want to take known paths and consolidated ..... and here is the result.
I'm not quite sure I follow what you're trying to communicate here....


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Sorry for my bad English but I can't do better.  :(