The VAS Nova Elliptical Cartridge is a Moving Coil cartridge designed by Steve Leung of Vinyl Audio Science (VAS). It has an output voltage of 0.4 mV.
In reviewing the 0.8mV "regular" Vas Nova: "The big news though, was the new VAS moving coil cartridge, made in New Jersey...I heard it for a short time this evening and it sounded very promising." - Michael Fremer, www.analogplanet.com
Specifications:
Model: Nova Elliptical
Type: Moving Coil Cartridge
Output Voltage: 0.40mV
Channel Separation: Greater Than 28 dB at 1 kHz
Channel Balance: Less Than 0.5 dB
Frequency Response: 10-45 kHz +/- 1 dB
Tracking Force: 1.75 grams
Internal Impedance/DC Resistance: 38 Ohms
Recommended Load: Phono Amp Greater Than 200-47 K Ohms, MC Transformer Greater Than 40 Ohms
Stylus Tip: Diamond Elliptical Shape
Body Material: Ebony & Stainless Steel
Cantilever: Aluminum
Compliance: 12 mm/N
Vertical Tracking Angle: Approximately 24 Degree
Weight: 8.5 gram
In reviewing the 0.8mV "regular" Vas Nova: "The big news though, was the new VAS moving coil cartridge, made in New Jersey...I heard it for a short time this evening and it sounded very promising." - Michael Fremer, www.analogplanet.com
Specifications:
Model: Nova Elliptical
Type: Moving Coil Cartridge
Output Voltage: 0.40mV
Channel Separation: Greater Than 28 dB at 1 kHz
Channel Balance: Less Than 0.5 dB
Frequency Response: 10-45 kHz +/- 1 dB
Tracking Force: 1.75 grams
Internal Impedance/DC Resistance: 38 Ohms
Recommended Load: Phono Amp Greater Than 200-47 K Ohms, MC Transformer Greater Than 40 Ohms
Stylus Tip: Diamond Elliptical Shape
Body Material: Ebony & Stainless Steel
Cantilever: Aluminum
Compliance: 12 mm/N
Vertical Tracking Angle: Approximately 24 Degree
Weight: 8.5 gram