The Pickup vs Miyajima Laboratory Kansui
The Kansui's output is 0.2 mV against the The Pickup's 0.4 mV. Both share tracking force (2.3 g), cartridge type (HOMC), and stylus type (Shibata).
AI-generated product photo — not official manufacturer imagery.
Estimated price (community-sourced)
Around — community and catalog average, updates slowly
Einstein Audio Components GmbH The Pickup is a moving-coil phono cartridge designed for high-end analogue playback. Manufacturer specifications describe it as a medium-output MC with a Shibata stylus, boron cantilever, and aluminum body. It is specified for use at a tracking force of 2.3 g ± 0.1 g and has a published price of 6,200 Euros.
Phono cartridge specifications
Specifications are community-contributed and may not be accurate or complete. Verify all details with the manufacturer before making purchasing decisions. Terms & Conditions
The closest alternatives on specs, description and the systems they turn up in, with the specs they share set side by side.
The Kansui's output is 0.2 mV against the The Pickup's 0.4 mV. Both share tracking force (2.3 g), cartridge type (HOMC), and stylus type (Shibata).
The Ultra Eminent EX's output is 0.3 mV against the The Pickup's 0.4 mV, its tracking force 2.0 g against 2.3 g, and its stylus type Line_contact against Shibata. Both share cartridge type (HOMC).
The Sussurro Mk. 2 Gold's tracking force is 2.0 g against the The Pickup's 2.3 g and its stylus type Line_contact against Shibata. Both share output (0.4 mV) and cartridge type (HOMC).
The Urushi Bordeaux's output is 0.3 mV against the The Pickup's 0.4 mV, its tracking force 2.0 g against 2.3 g, and its stylus type Microline against Shibata. Both share cartridge type (HOMC).
The specs and the pairings above are open to everyone. Sign up and you get the system builder, the assistant, a compatibility check against the gear you already own, and a watch on this product so a price or pairing change reaches you.
Sign up free