Air Tight Opus-1
$22,590.00
Stereo MC Phono Cartridge
- Description
Description
Air Tight Opus-1 Ermitage cartridge, released in honour of AirTight’s 30th anniversary is in the very top echelon of MC phono cartridges in the world and offers a performance that has to be heard to be believed. It is the result of many years of development and collaboration between the most renowned Japanese cartridge designers.
It incorporates a unique (exclusive to the Opus-1) ultimate performance SH-uX core sealed in an ultra-hard duralumin housing which is then fortified by nickel plating. It aims at delivering the optimum combination ratio of internal impedance and output voltage. This technology gives the Opus-1 the ability to reproduce slight changes in signal intensity as a continuum and differentiate between subtle shades with ease.
Drop it into a groove and the Opus-1 opens a world of palpable three-dimensional imaging, a wide and deep soundstage and a sense of realism reminiscent of a live event. Such is its sublime sonic picture that the listener is drawn into the music with a deep emotional engagement and sense of believably. For audiophiles who are searching for the ultimate performing cartridge to add to their analogue system, the AirTight Opus-1 must be on their short list. Rare and uncompromisingly brilliant.
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Specifications
| Type | Ultra-Low Impedance MC phono cartridge |
|---|---|
| Housing | A5056(Rhodium plating) |
| Magnet | Neodymium#50 |
| Cartridge base | A7075(DLC plating) |
| Stylus Tip Type | Semi-line contact (3μmm×30μmm) |
| Frequency range | 10-50,000Hz |
| Internal impedance | 1.4 ohms (DCR) |
| Output voltage | 0.45mV/1kHz |
| Tracking force | 2.0-2.2g |
| Channel balance | Less than 0.5dB/1kHz |
| Dynamic Compliance | 8×10⁻⁶Cm/Dyne |
| Cross talk | More than 30dB/1kHz |
| Terminal | Rhodium plating |
| Cantilever | Boron |
| Weight | 12.5g |
