VAS Nova MC Cartridge 0.8mV with Aluminum Hi-End Diamond Stylus

Brand: VAS

VAS Nova MC Cartridge 0.8mV with Aluminum Hi-End Diamond Stylus

$1,499.99

Availability: Special Order

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VASNOVA

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VASNOVA

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Description

The VAS Nova MC Cartridge with Aluminum Hi-End Diamond Stylus is a moderately low output Moving Coil cartridge designed by Steve Leung of Vinyl Audio Science (VAS).

"The big news though, was the new VAS moving coil cartridge, made in New Jersey... The bigger news is the $1500 price! I heard it for a short time this evening and it sounded very promising." - Michael Fremer, www.analogplanet.com

Specifications:
Model: Nova
Type: Medium Output Moving Coil Cartridge
Output Voltage: 0.80mV
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: 1.85 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 Line Contact Shape
Body Material: Ebony & Stainless Steel
Cantilever: Aluminum
Compliance: 12 mm/N
Vertical Tracking Angle: Approximately 24 Degree
Weight: 8.5 gram