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ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></B></div> <bR> <div> <B><IMG SRC="8f9555a0.jpg" border=0 width="85" height="90" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></B></div> <div> <B>Orpheus</B></div> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP BGCOLOR=#FFFBF0 WIDTH="475"><div> <B>TRANSFIGURATION ORPHEUS MC CARTRIDGE (0.48mV)       </B></div> <bR> <div> <B>Stereophile 2007 'Joint Analog Source Component' of the Year </B></div> <div> <B>Runner-Up Award Winner! Stereophile Class A recommended component! </B></div> <bR> <div> <B>T</B><B>echnical Details</B></div> <div> <B>1. </B><B>Unique ultra grade SS-µ-metal core for coil assembly</B></div> <div> Newly developed ultra grade SS-µ-metal square core increases sensitivity by 35dB, improving the signal to noise ratio and eliminating a usual source of distortion.</div> <div> <B>2. Special 7N copper coils</B></div> <div> A newly developed 7N copper wire used in the coils eliminates a common source of distortion and increases transparency.</div> <div> <B>3. Push-pull damping</B></div> <div> A special quality compound has been meticulously designed and fabricated to provide total stylus/coil alignment and control. Its non-sensitivity to temperature change keeps the damping co-efficient stable and improve trackability.</div> <div> <B>4. Anti-resonance cartridge body shape.</B></div> <div> A resonance controlled 'simple' design for lower tonal colouration and a new-generation image.</div> <div> <B>5. Boron cantilever</B></div> <div> Newly developed rod for a more natural sound.</div> <div> <B>6. Low mass tip</B></div> <div> Ogura PA (3 x 30um) tip. It's function is to reproduce the character of the original recorded sound - not add or subtract its own deficiencies.</div> <div> <B>7. Ultra tight magnet-coil coupling</B></div> <div> The coils are not just close but literally right inside, with coil-magnet proximity of only a few thousandths of an inch. With the precision magnetic field focusing possible only with a ring magnet and superbly accurately wound coils, the ultra tight magnet-coil coupling enables far greater electromagnetic efficiency.</div> <div> <B>8. Dynamic mass minimized and coil saturation eliminated</B></div> <div> Much faster, more accurate stylus response to groove formation. Rising dynamics or sharp transients never mask detail.</div> <div> <B>9. Twin coils on cantilever fulcrum</B></div> <div> Ultra low dynamic mass and mechanical impedance for instant, accurate reaction to every groove detail, including the ability to handle massive transients without overshoot or break-up.</div> <bR> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> <B>Specifications:</B></div> <bR> <div> Design:  <B>Yokeless double ring magnet moving coil</B></div> <div> Frequency response: 20Hz - 20kHz + 1.5 dB, 20kHz - 40kHz + 2 dB</div> <div> Output voltage<B>: .48mV</B> (3.54cm/sec, 1kHz)</div> <div> Channel seperation: > 30db, 200Hz - 10kHz</div> <div> Channel balance: < 0.5db @ 1kHz</div> <div> <B>Optimum tracking force: 1.8g</B></div> <div> <B>Tracking force range: 1.7g - 2.0g</B></div> <div> Dynamic compliance: 13 X 10 -6 cm/dyne</div> <div> Internal impedance: 2.5 ohms</div> <div> Load impedance: > 3 ohms</div> <div> Cantilever: <B>Boron</B></div> <div> Stylus: Ogura PA solid diamond</div> <div> Output terminals: 1.2mm</div> <div> Magnetic material: Neodymium</div> <div> Weight: <B>9g</B></div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP BGCOLOR=#CCCCE4 WIDTH="75"><bR> <div> <B>$4,950</B></div> <bR> <div> <A HREF="https://fs3.formsite.com/audiomax/AudioMaxForm/secure_index.html" TARGET="_blank" TITLE="https://fs3.formsite.com/audiomax/AudioM"><IMG SRC="41f2a0a0.jpg" border=0 width="42" height="10" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></A></div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP BGCOLOR=#CCCCE4 HEIGHT= 841 ><NOBR><bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <div> <B><IMG SRC="8fb64720.png" border=0 width="100" height="114" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></B></div> <div> <B>Phoenix</B></div> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP BGCOLOR=#FFFFFF WIDTH="475"><bR> <div> <B>  TRANSFIGURATION PHOENIX MC CARTRIDGE (0.4mV)</B></div> <bR> <div> <B>The Absolute Sound 2007 Editor's Choice Award Winner</B></div> <bR> <div> <B>Technical details</B></div> <div> <B>1. Push pull damping</B></div> <div> A special compound has newly been meticulously designed and fabricated to provide total stylus/coil alignment and control. It's non-sensitivity to temperature change keeps the damping coefficient stable and improbes tracing accuracy.</div> <div> <B>2. Twin coils on the cantilever fulcrum</B></div> <div> Minimises dynamic mass and mechanical impedance, enabling instant, accurate reaction to every groove detail, including the ability to handle massive transients without overshoot or break-up.</div> <div> <B>3. Special alloy core for coil assembly</B></div> <div> This increases sensitivity by 25dB, improves signal to noise ratio eliminating a usual source of distortion.</div> <div> <B>4. Neodynium magnet</B></div> <div> Thanks to the much higher induced magnetism of the neodymium magnet in the rear of the double ring magnets, the coil-turns of the generator have been reduced. It is very helpful to reduce the internal impedance to 7 ohms, which contributes to the improvement in the solidarity with transparency.</div> <div> <B>5. Low mass tip</B></div> <div> Ogura PA (3 x 30um) tip shares many of the advantages of the flagship MC cartridge "The Orpheus". Its function is to reproduce the character of the original recorded sound - not add or subtract its own deficiences.</div> <div> <B>6. Anti-resonance cartridge body</B></div> <div> The solid cartridge body utilizes both shape and material to create a totally inert environment for the electromagnetic elements. These elements are more effectively insulated from arm, turntable and tracing noises, further reducing any tonal coloration of the music and lessening the illusion of distracting mechanical noises.</div> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> <B>Specifications</B></div> <bR> <div> <B>Design: </B>Yokeless double-ring magnet musically natural MC cartridge</div> <div> <B>Physical:</B></div> <div> Body: Aluminium, resonance controlled</div> <div> Cantilever: 0.3mm diameter solid boron</div> <div> Stylus: PA (3 x 30um), solid diamond</div> <div> Core/coils: High grade permalloy square core with pure silver coils</div> <div> Magnet: Neodymium (rear) & Samarium cobalt (front)</div> <div> Weight: <B>7.8g</B></div> <div> <B>Electrical:</B></div> <div> Output voltage: <B>0.4m</B>V (3.54cm/sec, 1kHz)</div> <div> Internal impedance: 7 ohms</div> <div> Frequency response: 10Hz - 20kHz +1.5dB / 20Hz - 40kHz +2dB</div> <div> Channel seperation: > 27dB, 200Hz - 1kHz</div> <div> Channel balance: < 0.5dB, 1kHz</div> <div> <B>Dynamic:</B></div> <div> Tracking ability at 315Hz at the tracking force of 2g: > 70um</div> <div> Dynamic compliance: 12 x 10 to the minus 6cm/dyne</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP BGCOLOR=#CCCCE4 WIDTH="75"><bR> <bR> <div> <B>$2,750</B></div> <bR> <div> <A HREF="https://fs3.formsite.com/audiomax/AudioMaxForm/secure_index.html" TARGET="_blank" TITLE="https://fs3.formsite.com/audiomax/AudioM"><IMG SRC="41f2a0a0.jpg" border=0 width="42" height="10" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></A></div> </tD> </tR> </TABLE></div> <bR> <div> <TABLE BORDER="0" CELLPADDING="1" CELLSPACING="1" WIDTH="679" BORDERCOLORLIGHT="#C0C0C0" BORDERCOLORDARK="#C0C0C0" FRAME="BOX" RULES="NONE" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" > <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP BGCOLOR=#DDDDDD HEIGHT= 18 ><NOBR><div> <B>  Page</B>  <FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#330000" FACE="Arial" ><A HREF="cartridges.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Cartridges Dynavector"><U>1</U></A></FONT>  <FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#330000" FACE="Arial" ><A HREF="cartridges.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Cartridges Dynavector"><U>2</U></A></FONT>  <A HREF="benzmicro.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Cartridges Benz Micro"><U>3</U></A>  <A HREF="clearaudiostylus.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Cartridges Clearaudio"><U>4</U></A>  <FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#FF0000" FACE="Arial" ><B>5 </B></FONT><FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#330000" FACE="Arial" > <A HREF="koetsu.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Cartridges Koetsu"><U>6</U></A></FONT></div> </NOBR></tD> </tR> </TABLE></div> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> <A HREF="index.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="AUDIOMAXLTD"><B><U>Home</U></B></A><B>  |  </B><A HREF="salespolicy.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="sales policy"><B><U>Shipping Policy</U></B></A><B>  |  </B><A HREF="salespolicy.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="sales policy"><B><U>Sales Policy</U></B></A><B>  |  </B><A HREF="contact.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="contact"><B><U>Contact Us</U></B></A><A HREF="contact.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="contact"><B><U>contact</U></B></A></div> <div>  <script src="http://www.google-analytics.com/urchin.js" type="text/javascript"> </script> <script type="text/javascript"> _uacct = "UA-1115764-1"; urchinTracker(); </script>  </div> </td> </tr></table></body>