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| Overview |
Michell
Cusis S Moving Coil Cartridge |
Scansonic
M30.2 Floorstanding Speakers |
SPL
Phonos Duo Phono Preamplifier | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Summary | The Cusis S offers extended frequency response and incredible detail retrieval whilst retaining a level of musicality that is second to none. All of Michell's Cusis cartridges share the same moving coil design. At the heart of the cartridge is a samarium-cobalt magnet which is combined with pure iron to create a very stable magnetic field within the cartridge. | The ultimate expression of Scandinavian sound. As the flagship of the series, the M30.2 is engineered to deliver an expansive, authoritative performance that fills even the largest listening rooms with ease. At its heart lies a high-output neodymium ribbon tweeter, providing crystalline highs and revealing the most subtle nuances in your recordings. A dedicated 4" honeycomb midrange driver ensures vocal clarity and lifelike presence, while twin 6.5" woofers provide a potent, high-impact low end. To further refine the performance, dual 5×9" passive radiators extend the bass response down to a staggering 33 Hz, maintaining absolute clarity without port turbulence. Combining technical mastery with understated elegance, the M30.2 is a true 3-way masterpiece designed for the discerning audiophile. Key Features:
| Meet the SPL Phonos Duo — everything audiophiles love about the acclaimed SPL Phonos, now with balanced stereo inputs and outputs for even greater versatility. Whether you're running a moving magnet (MM) or moving coil (MC) cartridge, SPL's proprietary VOLTAiR technology and the legendary Douglas-Self RIAA filter extract every nuance from your vinyl with breathtaking clarity and precision. Key Features
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| Reference | M-CUSIS-S | 65645 | PHN-DUO | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Price |
£1,500.00
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£3,450.00
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£2,750.00
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Michell
Cusis S Moving Coil Cartridge
Summary
The Cusis S offers extended frequency response and incredible detail retrieval whilst retaining a level of musicality that is second to none.
All of Michell's Cusis cartridges share the same moving coil design. At the heart of the cartridge is a samarium-cobalt magnet which is combined with pure iron to create a very stable magnetic field within the cartridge.
M-CUSIS-S
Scansonic
M30.2 Floorstanding Speakers
Summary
The ultimate expression of Scandinavian sound. As the flagship of the series, the M30.2 is engineered to deliver an expansive, authoritative performance that fills even the largest listening rooms with ease. At its heart lies a high-output neodymium ribbon tweeter, providing crystalline highs and revealing the most subtle nuances in your recordings.
A dedicated 4" honeycomb midrange driver ensures vocal clarity and lifelike presence, while twin 6.5" woofers provide a potent, high-impact low end. To further refine the performance, dual 5×9" passive radiators extend the bass response down to a staggering 33 Hz, maintaining absolute clarity without port turbulence. Combining technical mastery with understated elegance, the M30.2 is a true 3-way masterpiece designed for the discerning audiophile.
Key Features:
- Flagship 3-Way Architecture: A dedicated midrange driver allows for superior vocal imaging and a more detailed, layered soundstage.
- Neodymium Ribbon Tweeter: Utilises a Kapton-based ribbon for ultra-fast response times and transparent, high-resolution treble up to 30 kHz.
- Dual 6.5" Honeycomb Woofers: Lightweight yet rigid honeycomb cones provide immense structural integrity for fast, accurate, and distortion-free bass.
- Advanced Passive Radiator System: Twin 6x9" rear-facing radiators allow the M30.2 to reach deep-bass frequencies while preserving the timing and "snap" of the music.
- Premium High-Order Crossover: Featuring high-quality components rarely seen at this price point, ensuring seamless transitions at 600 Hz and 3.5 kHz.
- Hand-Finished Cabinetry: Standing over a meter tall and weighing 25kg per unit, these speakers offer the mass and stability required for high-fidelity performance.
| Configuration | 3-Way Passive radiator bass |
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| Treble Driver | 1 x Neodymium ribbon tweeter kapton 71.5×44.5 |
| Midrange Driver | 1 x Mid-woofer 4” Honeycomb cone |
| Bass Driver | 2 x Woofer 6.5” Honeycomb cone, 2 Passive bass drivers 6″”x9″” paper cone |
| Sensitivity | 88db |
| Recommended Amp Power | 50 – 200W |
| Nominal Impedence | 8 ohm (min.4 ohm) |
| Frequency Response (+/-3dB) | 33 Hz – 30 KHz |
| Dimensions (HxWxD) | 240 x 1085 x 380mm |
| Weight | 25kg Each |
SPL
Phonos Duo Phono Preamplifier
Summary
Meet the SPL Phonos Duo — everything audiophiles love about the acclaimed SPL Phonos, now with balanced stereo inputs and outputs for even greater versatility.
Whether you're running a moving magnet (MM) or moving coil (MC) cartridge, SPL's proprietary VOLTAiR technology and the legendary Douglas-Self RIAA filter extract every nuance from your vinyl with breathtaking clarity and precision.
Key Features
- Moving Magnet(MM)/Moving Coil (MC) Switchable
- 1 x RCA Unbalanced Input, 1 x XLR Balanced Input
- 1 x RCA Unbalanced Output, 1 x XLR Balanced Output
- High/Medium/Low Gain selection switch
- Rumble filter switch
- Mono Switch for playing mono records
- Mute Switch
| Audio Inputs | 1 x RCA 1 x XLR |
|---|---|
| Audio Outputs | 1 x RCA 1 x XLR |
| MM Input impedance | 47 kΩ |
| MC Input impedance | Switchable |
| Output impedance | 75 Ω |
| Frequency range | 10 Hz – 100 kHz |
| Capacitance | MM - 12, 47, 100, 150, 220, 330 pF |
| Power consumption | max. 30 VA |
| Weight | 3.2kg |
| Dimensions (HxWxD) | 57 x 278 x 300mm |