PP-500 Phono Cartridge By Phasemation
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The Phasemation PP-500 is proudly produced with great effort to accurately transfer the lineage of Phasemation’s original flagship cartridge, the PP-2000, at a lower cost. These Japanese cartridges are known for their nuance and detail.
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PP-500 Phono Cartridge By Phasemation
$3,995
The Phasemation PP-500 is proudly produced with great effort to accurately transfer the lineage of Phasemation’s original flagship cartridge, the PP-2000, at a lower cost. These Japanese cartridges are known for their nuance and detail.
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Phasemation PP-500 Moving Coil Cartridge
The Phasemation PP-500 delivers high-end cartridge performance at a more accessible price point, preserving key characteristics such as precise lateralization, spacious imaging, clear and vibrant mids and highs, and rich, resonant bass.
Key Features:
- Advanced Magnetic Circuit: Inspired by Phasemation’s flagship PP-2000, the PP-500 uses a highly efficient and uniform magnetic circuit that increases output without adding mass to the vibration system. The result is a powerful, dynamic sound with minimal distortion.
- Optimized Vibration System: The vibration system has been carefully redesigned with a duralumin base and tuned specifically for the PP-500. This improves trackability and balance, allowing the cartridge to deliver realistic, detailed, and engaging playback.
- Premium Materials: Building on the high-quality components of Phasemation’s top-tier models, the PP-500 features:
- Pure boron cantilever for precise tip control
- 6N oxygen-free copper coil wires
- Pure iron coil bobbin
- Advanced damping materials
- Diamond-Like Carbon (DLC) Coating: The body is finished with a DLC coating, providing superior rigidity and vibration damping for clean, unclouded sound across the frequency spectrum.
The PP-500 combines technical refinement and high-quality materials to deliver an expressive, detailed, and immersive vinyl playback experience, making it an ideal choice for audiophiles looking to upgrade without compromise.
Specifications
Power Generation Method : Moving Coil Type
Impedance : 4 Ohm
Applicable Stylus Force : 1.7 to 2.0g
Output Voltage : 0.3mV (horizontal direction of 1kHz 50mm/s)
Compliance : 8.0 µm/mN (8.0×10(-6) cm/dyne)
Playing Frequency Range : 10Hz to 30kHz
Separation : 30dB or more (1kHz)
Channel Balance : Within 1dB (1kHz?
Tare : 11.3g
Stylus Chip : Diamond(line contact / curvature 0.03×0.003mm)
Cantilever : Pure Boron ?0.26
Magnet : Samarium Cobalt Magnet
Magnetic Circuit Composition Material : Permendur
Base : Machined duralumin (Diamond Like Carbon processing)
Body : Machined Duralumin (Diamond Like Carbon processing)
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AntiCables Level 5 – High-End Speaker Performance Without the Ultra-High Price
While silver and gold speaker wires can cost thousands, the Level 5 Speaker Cables deliver award-winning performance at a fraction of that price. Built with ACElectrum™ Silver/Gold alloy conductors, these cables offer the sonic refinement of cables costing $10,000 or more, making them a standout choice for audiophiles seeking maximum musical detail.
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Pricing:
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Reviews
Jack Roberts: The Audio Beatnik
“Discovering the simplicity of this system and its total cost blew me away. I have heard and reviewed digital sources that cost more than this entire system. That would still be true if you added the phono preamp module to the LIO and a first class analog source to the system. You could also make these additions and keep the system price under $50,000.”
“So, it is a very easy call for me. This simple and great sounding system wins the Beatnik’s Bongo Award for the Best System Under $50,000. Don’t forget, as the room was set up, this incredible system was just a little over $25,000. Well done to all! “
Part Time Audiophile: John Stancavage’s LAAS 2017 coverage
“Speltz may not have designed those cables specifically for the Rossi and Spatial gear, but they sounded like they could have been.”
“Together, the components came together to create a rare musical alchemy. That’s something special that you need to hear yourself.”
Stereophile: Jana Wraps Up Her LAAS Coverage
“The sound… was widespread, transparent, and profoundly engaging—the perfect end to my Los Angeles Audio Show experience.”
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George from Green Bay
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“Thank you!”
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