Gold Note writes: "We are happy to announce the release of a new member of the Vasari cartridges family, the "Vasari Shibata". Designed, as the name suggests, by Mr Shibata in the 70s, this MM cartridge features a peculiar shape of the stylus, which is basically an evolution of the elliptical shape with extra special cuts on one end creating a hybrid asymmetrical shape."
The new Vasari Shibata, thanks to its special stylus, allows a dead increase of the total contact surface area whilst a significant reduction of total pressure into the vinyl groove. The result is that the Vasari Shibata can produce a nearly perfect playback reaching all areas of the vinyl groove but reducing the wear of both the record and the diamond.
An outstanding value-for-money cartridge for MM lovers, available at an RRP of 690 €.
Technical Specifications
Frequency Response
10-30000Hz
Output Level
4Mv
Impedance
500Ω
Suggested Load
47Kω
Tracking Weight
2G
Diamond
Shibata
Cantilever
Aluminium
Coil Wire
Copper
Body
Duralumin Alloy