Ikeda 9GSS Moving-Coil Phono Cartridge

Description

The IKEDA Sound Labs 9Gss represents the pinnacle of moving coil cartridge engineering, a limited-edition flagship that succeeds years of meticulous development. This cartridge employs a dual-frame construction with an independently engineered center pillar base utilizing specialized anti-vibration alloy for superior noise absorption and imaging clarity. The upper base features precision CNC-machined titanium with 24K gold plating over rhodium, while the aluminum body receives identical gold plating treatment over silver—a technique borrowed from brass instrument manufacturing to enhance sonic brilliance and resonance. The square diamond stylus, neodymium magnet, and boron cantilever work in concert to extract nuanced detail from vinyl that conventional cartridges miss. Hand-finished to exacting tolerances, each of the 200 worldwide units delivers exceptional high and low-frequency reproduction with remarkable balance and transparency. A true statement piece for discerning analog enthusiasts.

Product Specifications:

Electromagnetic Generator:
Moving Coil (MC)
Output Voltage:
0.3 mVrms (1kHz 35.4mm/sec. at 45°peak)
Coil Impedance:
3.0 Ohms (1kHz)
Appropriate Stylus Force:
2.0 Grams ±0.1 Gram
Frequency Response:
10Hz – 45kHz
Channel Separation:
Over 30dB (1kHz)
Channel Balance:
Within 1.0dB (1kHz)
Stylus Chip:
Solid pure square diamond
Cantilever:
Made of pure Boron
Top Panel:
Made of the strongest Titanium
Weight:
14.0 Grams
Compliance:
10 x 10 -6cm/dyne
Connecting Terminals:
Left Channel, White (hot), Blue (ground)
Right Channel, Red (hot), Green (ground)

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