Phono Cartridge Reviews

Description: Moving-coil phono cartridge with boron cantilever. Stylus shape: VDH-1S. Stylus radii: 2µm x 85µm. Equivalent stylus tip mass: 0.32mg. VTA: 22°. Frequency range: 5Hz–65kHz. Recommended tracking force: 1.3–1.45gm; 1–1.2gm optional. Output voltage at 1kHz at 5.7cm/s: 500µV RMS. Channel separation at 1kHz/10kHz: >30dB. Recommended load impedance: >200 ohms. Recommended tonearm mass: 6–10gm.
Price: $4000 (1999). Standard rebuild: $500. Approximate number of dealers: 35.
Manufacturer: van den Hul BV, The Netherlands Web: www.vandenhul.com. Distributor: Stanalog Audio Imports, Hagaman, NY (1999); Bluebird Music Ltd., 620 Wilson Avenue, Suite 360, Toronto, Ontario M3K 1Z3, Canada (2007). Tel: (416) 638-8207. Web: www.bluebirdmusic.com.