Rhodonite vs Azule
The Azule's weight is 0.013 kg (0 lbs) against the Rhodonite's 0.0135 kg (0 lbs). Both share output (0.3 mV), tracking force (1.9 g), and cartridge type (MC).
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Estimated price (community-sourced)
$11,196 - $13,995
Around — community and catalog average, updates slowly
About the Rhodonite
The Koetsu Rhodonite is a premium moving-coil phono cartridge built around a hand-crafted stone body. Koetsu describes it as a pinnacle design using a carefully selected and highly polished rhodonite stone body, silverplated copper coil wiring, a platinum magnet, and a boron cantilever. It is listed as a special-order product in some dealer listings and is priced at $13,995 on Koetsu USA and Audio Element sources. The cartridge is designed for low-output MC use and is aimed at high-mass or medium-high-mass tonearms.
Specifications
Cartridge
Phono cartridge specifications
- Cartridge Type
- MC
- Output Voltage
- 0.3 mV
- Tracking Force
- 1.9 g
- Impedance
- 500Ω
Physical Dimensions
Size, weight, and appearance
- Weight
- 0.0135 kg (0 lbs)
Specifications are community-contributed and may not be accurate or complete. Verify all details with the manufacturer before making purchasing decisions. Terms & Conditions