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Introduced to mark the 20th anniversary of Phasemation, the Phasemation PP‑5000 represents a milestone model within the company’s lineup of high-end phono cartridges. Developed from two decades of research and engineering, this flagship moving-coil cartridge is designed to deliver exceptional resolution, precise imaging, and powerful bass performance for serious vinyl enthusiasts.

A standout element of the PP-5000 is its diamond cantilever, an advanced design choice that helps improve vibration transmission speed and allows the cartridge to capture greater levels of musical detail. This contributes to a wider sense of space, improved soundstage accuracy, and more refined reproduction of subtle musical nuances.

Key Highlights

Diamond Cantilever

The cartridge features a diamond cantilever—an innovative implementation within the Phasemation lineup. Its high rigidity and fast propagation characteristics support improved signal transmission from the stylus to the generator system.

Optimized Vibration System

A redesigned vibration structure helps improve trackability, allowing the stylus to follow groove modulations with high precision and stability.

Precision-Mounted Diamond Stylus

The stylus uses a natural diamond tip mounted with extremely tight tolerances. The refined mounting angle, controlled to approximately ±3 degrees, helps maintain accurate groove contact for detailed playback.

Refined Magnetic Circuit

An advanced polishing process is used in the magnetic circuit to improve field uniformity. This helps the cartridge reproduce extremely small signal variations, contributing to enhanced spatial expression and musical detail.

High-Rigidity Body Construction

The cartridge body features a stainless-steel base finished with titanium nitride coating for durability, paired with a duralumin cover treated with DLC (Diamond-Like Carbon). This rigid structure is designed to help minimize unwanted resonance while supporting stable and accurate playback.

Stereo Sound Publishing
Stereo Sound Grand Prix Grand Prix Award 2022

Ongen Publishing
Analog Grand Prix Gold Award

Ongen Publishing
Audio Excellence Award 2023 Special Grand Prize

SEIBUNDO SHINKOSHA Publishing
MJ Technology of the Year Analog Components Honorable Mention

ONGAKU NO TOMO SHA COTP. STEREO magazine
Best Buy Components 2022 Phono cartridge over ¥500,000 1st Place Year Compo

• Power Generation Type: Moving Coil Type
• Impedance: 4?
• Appropriate needle pressure: 1.7 to 2.0g
• Output voltage: 0.3mV or more (1kHz 50mm/s horizontal direction)
• Compliance: 8.5? /mN [8.5×10-6cm/dyne]
• Playback frequency range: 10Hz to 30kHz
• Separation: 30dB or better (1kHz)
• Channel balance: within 1dB (1kHz)
• Cantilever: Synthetic diamond (0.2mm square)
• Stylus tip: Natural diamond (line contact / curvature 0.03 x 0.003 mm)
• Magnet: Samarium cobalt
• Magnetic circuit material: Permendur
• Base Material: Machined from stainless steel / TiN treatment
• Body Material: Duralumin machined / DLC treatment
• Body weight: 14.3g