Overview
After many attempts and extensive listening to countless prototypes we now feel we have a cartridge worthy of the Pure Fidelity badge. Weighing in at 8 grams it is suitable for virtually any tonearm in the marketplace, and with an output of .45mV it is easy to drive.
The Stratos is a high-value cartridge that surpasses the sound quality of many more expensive cartidges. It will provide a level of clarity and beauty that will have you listening for hours on end. Its stereo imaging capabilities are truly illuminating. It has a very organic mid range with a natural tonal balance. Even with this rich textured sound it still manages to excel with huge dynamic range and explosive transients. The Stratos is a cartridge for music lovers
SPECIFICATIONS
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Body: Duralumin *
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Output Level: .45 mV
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Diamond: Micro Elliptical
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Cantilever: Solid Aluminum
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Magnet: Samarian-Cobalt
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Winding: Copper
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Compliance: 12x10-6cm/dyne
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Impedance: 45 ohm
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Recommended Loading: 400-500 ohm
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Weight: 8 grams
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Tracking Force: 2.0 grams
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Frequency range: 20Hz-40,000Hz
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Channel Separation: 25dB
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Channel Balance: .5 dB
* Duralumin is an alloy of 95 % Aluminum, 4% Copper and 1% Magnesium