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Audio-Technica
AT-OC9XML Moving Coil Cartridge |
Sumiko
Olympia Moving Magnet Cartridge |
Wharfedale
Aura 3 Floorstanding Speakers | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Summary | AT-OC9XML Dual moving coil stereo cartridge with Microlinear stylus - Features nude Microlinear stylus and boron cantilever, neodymium magnet and permendur yoke for increased magnetic energy and features threaded inserts in the cartridge body. Key Features:
| The Olympia brings another level of acoustic refinement to the mix with an upgraded stylus and cantilever assembly, allowing for more dynamic punch and improved frequency response during playback. Due to its improved tracking capabilities, the Olympia is an excellent return on investment when upgrading from the Rainier cartridge, and can even be upgraded to the capable Moonstone stylus further on down the line. | The Aura 3 is a 3-way floorstanding speaker with two 5” bass drivers along with a midrange unit. AURA is the latest innovation in the family of class-leading Wharfedale speakers. Taking inspiration from the flagship ELYSIAN series through fit, finish and technological derivatives, AURA is another boundary-breaking model that challenges the norms of value while delivering all the detail, energy and thrill of your music collection with a class-leading performance but with a class-defying price tag | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Reference | AT-OC9XML | SUM-OLYMPIA | AURA-3 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Specifications | Speaker Specifications:
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| Price |
£509.99
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£239.00
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£2,999.95
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Audio-Technica
AT-OC9XML Moving Coil Cartridge
Summary
- Features nude Microlinear stylus and boron cantilever which provides lower distortion and high transient response
- A neodymium magnet and permendur yoke provides dramatically increased magnetic energy
- Threaded inserts in the cartridge body enable the cartridge to be mounted on to the headshell or integral tonearm with just two screws – no nuts required
- Aluminium body minimizes unwanted vibration for reduced resonance and a superior audio reproduction
- Pure Copper by Ohno Continuous Casting process (PCOCC) is used for the coils to achieve pure signal transfer
Sumiko
Olympia Moving Magnet Cartridge
Summary
The Olympia brings another level of acoustic refinement to the mix with an upgraded stylus and cantilever assembly, allowing for more dynamic punch and improved frequency response during playback. Due to its improved tracking capabilities, the Olympia is an excellent return on investment when upgrading from the Rainier cartridge, and can even be upgraded to the capable Moonstone stylus further on down the line.
SUM-OLYMPIA
Wharfedale
Aura 3 Floorstanding Speakers
Summary
The Aura 3 is a 3-way floorstanding speaker with two 5” bass drivers along with a midrange unit. AURA is the latest innovation in the family of class-leading Wharfedale speakers. Taking inspiration from the flagship ELYSIAN series through fit, finish and technological derivatives, AURA is another boundary-breaking model that challenges the norms of value while delivering all the detail, energy and thrill of your music collection with a class-leading performance but with a class-defying price tag
AURA-3 Specifications| Configuration | 3 - way Floorstanding Speaker |
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| Enclosure Type | Bass Reflex |
| Treble Driver | 27mm * 90mm AMT |
| Midrange Driver | 4inch (100mm) Black Glass Fibre Matrix Cone |
| Bass Driver | 5inch (130mm) Black Glass Fibre Matrix Cone x 2 |
| Sensitivity | 88dB |
| Recommended Amp Power | 25W - 150W |
| Nominal Impedence | 6Ω (8Ω Compatible) |
| Frequency Response (+/-3dB) | 39Hz - 22kHz |
| Bass Extension | 28Hz |
| Crossover Frequency | 460Hz, 3.3kHz |
| Dimensions (HxWxD) | 1037 x 246 x 300 |
| Weight | 23Kg |