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Acoustical Systems – Titanium SMART Screws
Acoustical Systems Fideles Cartridge
Acoustical Systems The SMARTractor Phono Alignment Tool
For the serious audiophile who is interested in aligning - if only periodically -their analogue front-end to the utmost precision does look for precision which comes handy and which is easy to operate.
To answer this request we have designed the SMARTractor - a direct off-spring of our UNI-Protractor.
The SMARTractor brings the same unparalleled precise tangential alignment for which the UNI-Protractor earned it’s laurels - PLUS the 0.05mm precise mounting distance measurement of the UNI-P2S.
Audio Technica AT-VM95E Elliptical Cartridge
The AT-VM95E, the new Audio-Technica entry model Elliptical cartridge will replace the legendary AT95E and take advantage of the developments of the AT95EX introduced in 2015. The AT-VM95E features an improved and distinctive design resulting in a more rigid low resonance housing, and two threaded inserts in the cartridge body enabling it to be mounted to the headshell or on an integral tonearm with just two screws, no nuts.
Benz Gullwing Ref S Low Output Moving Coil Cartridge
The Benz Micro S Class furthers the performance, selection and value of the Benz Micro line.
The continued evolution of the Benz Micro cartridge line and the culmination of years of research and manufacturing refinements, the S Class incorporates new materials, advancements in moving coil and suspension design, and upgraded styli on the Benz Swiss hand-made moving coils
BENZ MICRO – WOOD BODY S MC CARTRIDGE
Available in Low, medium and high output versions
The Benz Wood-bodied cartridges have incredible warmth combined with excellent detail and resolution. The new S-Series incorporates improved generators using new coil windings and refined pole pieces/damper designs along with an improved stylus/cantilever. The Wood-S is pure musicality. Highly recommended!
Benz Micro CF Special Edition Cartridge
BENZ MICRO EBONY S CARTRIDGE
A Benz Micro classic, the Ebony H and Ebony TR cartridges have been re-introduced for a very limited production run. The Ebony body, cross-coil models include the Ebony H and Ebony TR, both featuring Micro Ridge or MR stylus. The ultimate high-output moving coil, the Ebony H shares the same Ebody body as the Benz Micro LP S MR, and is used with MM type phono stages and a 47kohm input impedance. The Ebony TR is designed for use with a Step Up Transformer (SUT), featuring a .1mV output and a coil impedance of less than 5 ohms.
Benz Micro Gullwing SLR MC Cartridge
Benz Micro LP-S MC Cartridge
Benz Micro Lukascheck PP1 MC Transformer (with RIAA Equalizer)
The small size of the PP-1 allows close placement to the turntable, minimising signal leads from the tonearm. The whole power supply is inboard the PP-1 chassis except for an external power transformer, which is outboard to eliminate magnetic field interaction. The miniature size of the PP-1 allows all circuit components to be very close to one another. This significantly reduces circuit board traces, which could introduce noise and sonic degradation. The PP-1 is optimised for moving coil amplification, thus does not provide switches and or jumpers for gain setting or resistive loading. This elimination of unneeded circuit junction points preserves the low noise/high performance characteristics of this superb phono preamp.
Benz Micro Ruby Z Cartridge
Ruby Z upgrades this famous model to full “S Class” status. It features the new Zebra wood body, second only to Ebony for its resonance characteristics, offering bass weight and pitch definition, midrange linearity and high frequency clarity with a natural musicality. The new Micro Ridge stylus is featured, providing enhanced tracking, resolution and groove integrity. The generator is based on the Ruby square plate and output is .35mV. The Ruby Z low output is best used with phono stages offering greater than 60dB gain, loaded at 400 ohms or higher. The Ruby Zebra cartridge weighs only 10.6 grams, making it ideal for a wide range of tonearms, including today’s state-of-the-art, and vintage models lacking the energy control, bearing designs, or counter-weight range.
DS Audio DS-W2 Optical Cartridge
ALL DS Audio cartridge systems have their own phono amplifier so there is no need for you to use your existing one.
The price includes the cartridge and phono stage and is available at £10,420.00
“On the difficult, inner-groove ‘Broken Arrow’ the cartridge tracked it perfectly,The DS-W2 has no problem handling all of the details in even the most cluttered of tracks.
This is a reference-grade cartridge, and blessed relief for those hankering after a Master 1, at double the price.” Ken Kessler (Read review here )
A revolution in vinyl playback, full details on DS Audio website here.
Download Manual here
Download Product Comparison Chart here
DS Audio DS-W3 Optical Cartridge
The third generation features the further evolution of DS Audio’ s optical transducer system as used in their Grand Master cartridge.
DS Audio elevates the sound of vinyl playback with their latest optical cartridge set. This pure analog playback system implements the new “dual-mono” generator from their flagship Grand Master cartridge. This gives you enhanced clarity, improved imaging, and greater musical involvement.
DS Audio DS002 Optical Cartridge
ALL DS Audio cartridge systems have their own phono amplifier so there is no need for you to use your existing one.
The price includes the cartridge and phono stage and is available at £5,050.00
““Charmed by the DS-W1, I am staggered to find its ‘budget’ sibling is even more enchanting.”
“This is clean, yet sweet, precise in imaging and grand in scale. It’s another triumph, for sure.” Ken Kessler (Read review here )
A revolution in vinyl playback, full details on DS Audio website here.
Download Manual here
Download Product Comparison Chart here
Troubleshooting Guide here
DS Audio DS003 Optical Cartridge System
ALL DS Audio cartridge systems have their own phono amplifier so there is no need for you to use your existing one. The price includes the cartridge and phono stage and is available at £5995.00 in stock
The DS003 cartridge is a completely new design. The third generation of DS Audio’ s optical cartridge features a comprehensively re-designed optical system that provides exceptional sound quality.
DS Audio E1 Optical Phono Cartridge
DS Audio Grand Master Cartridge & Equaliser
ALL DS Audio cartridge systems have their own phono amplifier so there is no need for you to use your existing one.
The Cartridge and Energiser can be purchased separately or together as a package.
“The Grand Master is so truly supreme in resolution, transparency, spatial recreation, neutrality and any other parameter I can name that it’s impossible for me not say what I usually try to avoid: ‘This may be the best cartridge I’ve ever heard.’” Ken Kessler Hi Fi News 2021
DS Audio Master 3 Optical Phono Cartridge
The successor to the DS Master 1, which started the history of DS Audio
DS Master 3 Product Features
The DS Master 3 cartridge is a completely new design. The third generation of DS Audio’s optical cartridge features a comprehensively re-designed optical system that provides the following improvements and benefits.
DS Audio PS-001 Phono Cable
Phono cable optimised for optical cartridges
The highest quality construction throughout When using an MM or MC cartridge, the cold side of the phono cable serves only as a ground. In the case of optical cartridges however the cold side is used to supply power from the equalizer to the cartridge. Therefore, in such an application, the cold side of the cable is just as important as the signal carrying hot line. The PH-001 features identical materials and construction on both the hot and cold sides ensuring that the power supply is kept stable.
DS AUDIO ST50 STYLUS CLEANER
DS Audio Vinyl Ionizer
The ION-001 is a very high-power device, equipped with a total of 4 ionizers, 2 each for positive and negative ions. The ION-001 utilizes a specialized power supply controller which suppresses the generation of excess ozone, preventing unwanted oxidation.
Vinyl records have a surface static electricity charge created by friction. Two common sources of that friction is stylus drag as well as simply removing records from their jacket and sleeve. The ION-001 effectively neutralizes and removes static electricity and our unique "fan less" design allows for silent operation.
Simply position the ION-001 next to your turntable and switch on when playing an LP.
See help guides and videos below
Hana Cartridges – EH-EL- SH – SL
- High + Low Output Versions
- Elliptical or Shibata Tip
- Japanese Engineering
- Hi-Fi World review here + here
- Review on hifipig
- Review on highendelectronics
- Review on the ear
- Review on The Audiophile Man
- The ML is available here
Hana MH / ML Cartridge
Hana SLM (Mono) Low Output Moving Coil Cartridge
Low cost, high performance MONO Moving Coil cartridge with nude natural diamond Shibata-stylus.
The Hana SLM (MONO) Moving Coil cartridge has a nude natural diamond Shibata-stylus, capable of excellent high frequency response, and uses a high rigidity aluminum cantilever with cross-shaped armatures, offering supreme transparency and excellent trackability. The body is manufactured from a composite low resonance plastic material in black.
The SLM (Shibata Low output) offers 0.5mv/1KHz output.
Hana Umami Blue – Moving Coil Cartridge
Hana Umami Red – Low Output MC Cartridge
IKEDA 9TS MC CARTRIDGE
- Output Voltage: 0.35mVrms (1kHz 35.4mm/sec., at 45°peak)
- Coil Impedance: 6.0 ohms (1kHz)
- Appropriate Stylus Force: 2.0grams ±0.2 grams
- Frequency Response: 10Hz ～ 45kHz
- Channel Separation: over 27dB (1kHz)
- Channel Balance: within 1.0dB (1kHz)
- Stylus Chip: Oval-shaped solid Diamond
- Cantilever: Double layered duralumin pipe.
- Weight: 10 grams
- Compliance: 7 x 10-6cm/dyne
Ikeda 9TT MC Cartridge
Product Specifications:
Electromagnetic Generator: Moving Coil (MC)
Output Voltage: 0.16mVrms (1kHz 35.4mm/sec. at 45°peak)
Coil Impedance: 2.0 ohms (1kHz)
Appropriate Stylus Force: 1.8 grams ±0.2 grams
Frequency Response: 10Hz - 45kHz
Channel Separation: Over 27dB (1kHz)
Channel Balance: Within 1.0dB (1kHz)
Stylus Chip: Solid Diamond, Line Contact
Cantilever: Double layered duralumin pipe
Weight: 10 Grams
IKEDA KAI MC CARTRIDGE
- Electromagnetic Generator : Moving Coil (MC)
- Output Voltage : 0.19mVrms (1kHz 35.4mm/sec. at 45° peak)
- Coil Impedance : 2.5 ohms.(1kHz)
- Appropriate Stylus Force : 1.8 grams ± 0.2 grams
- Frequency Response Range: 10Hz ~ 45kHz.
- Channel Separation : over 27dB (1kHz)
- Channel Balance: within 1.0dB (1kHz)
- Stylus Chip : Micro-ridge sold pure diamond.
- Cantilever: made of Boron
- Weight : 11.5 grams
- Compliance : 7 x 10-6 cm/dyne
