Previous top model from Ortofon. Outstanding tonal consistency with a sophisticated, detailed and agile presentation. Totally unflustered by complex musical passages with the best tracking of any MC cartridge I've owned. Panoramic soundstaging.
I bought this cartridge from a member of another forum here in Australia to replace my previous Jubilee. The original purchaser bought the cartridge new from William Thakker where it is currently listed at $1695. My price reflects the fact that I am not the original purchaser.
The original purchaser put <50hrs on the cartridge before deciding to go with something else. I've added a conservative 30-40hrs of additional use.
I had this mounted on my second Phantom arm wand, but have decided not keep it as I mainly use my modded Denon.
Technical data:
Output voltage at 1000 Hz, 5cm/sec. 340 µV;
Channel balance at 1 kHz < 1 dB;
Channel separation at 1 kHz > 27 dB;
Channel separation at 15 kHz > 20 dB;
Frequency range at - 3dB 20-60.000 Hz;
Frequency response 20-20.000 Hz + 1,5 / - 0 dB;
Tracking ability at 315Hz at recommended tracking force *) 100 µm;
Compliance, dynamic, lateral 16 µm/mN;
Stylus type Nude Shibata;
Stylus tip radius r/R 6/50 µm;
Tracking force range 2,0-2,5 g (20-25 mN);
Tracking force, recommended 2,3 g (23 mN);
Tracking angle 20°;
Internal impedance, DC resistance 5 Ohm;
Recommended load impedance > 10 Ohm;
Cartridge body material Stainless steel/aluminium;
Cartridge colour Purple/Black;
Cartridge weight 10,5 gram;
