Ortofon Elliptical Arkiv Replacement Stylus - Mint, Open Box

Get Perfect Transcription with the Ortofon Elliptical Arkiv Replacement Stylus

Growing demand for the ability to transcribe vinyl to digital formats has prompted the creation of the Arkiv - a cartridge specially designed to provide optimized sound quality specifically for recording purposes. The Arkiv boasts clear and accurate sound reproduction and remarkable stereo imaging, making it perfectly suited for sampling, transcription, and numerous other professional applications.

• Clear and accurate sound reprodution
• Remarkable stereo imaging
• Perfectly suited for sampling, transcription, and numerous other professional applications

SPECIFICATIONS

• Output Voltage at 1000 Hz: 6 mV
• Channel Balance at 1 kHz :; 2 dB
• Channel Separation at 1 kHz: 23 dB
• Channel Aeparation at 15 kHz - 15 dB
• Frequency Response: 20-20.000 Hz +/- 2 dB
• Tracking Ability at 315 Hz: 80 μm
• Compliance, dynamic lateral: 9 μm/m N
• Stylus Type: Special Elliptical
• Stylus Tip Radius: r/R 13/25 μm
• Tracking Force Range: 2.0-4.0 g (20-40 mN)
• Tracking Force Recommended: 3.0 g (30 mN)
• Tracking Angle: 20°
• Internal impedance, DC resistance: 750 Ohm
• Internal Inductance: 450 mH
• Recommended Load Resistance: 47 kOhm
• Recommended Load Capacitance: 200 - 600 pF
• Concorde Cartridge Weight: 18.5 g

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