Urushi Vermilion vs Dynavector XV-1t
The XV-1t's output is 0.3 mV against the Urushi Vermilion's 0.2 mV, its compliance 10 cu against 5 cu, and its tracking force 1.8 g against 1.9 g. Both share cartridge type (MC).
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The Koetsu Urushi Vermillion is a hand-built low-output moving coil phono cartridge in a rosewood body finished with red Urushi lacquer. It is the standout Urushi model because it uses a double-coil winding of silver-and-copper rather than the silver-plated copper used in the other Urushi variants, giving it the lowest output in the line. It is designed for medium- to high-mass tonearms and is known for a warm, expansive, highly musical presentation.
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The closest alternatives on specs, description and the systems they turn up in, with the specs they share set side by side.
The XV-1t's output is 0.3 mV against the Urushi Vermilion's 0.2 mV, its compliance 10 cu against 5 cu, and its tracking force 1.8 g against 1.9 g. Both share cartridge type (MC).
The Urushi Wajima's output is 0.4 mV against the Urushi Vermilion's 0.2 mV. Both share compliance (5 cu), tracking force (1.9 g), and cartridge type (MC).
The Urushi Sky Blue's output is 0.4 mV against the Urushi Vermilion's 0.2 mV. Both share compliance (5 cu), tracking force (1.9 g), and cartridge type (MC).
The Coralstone Platinum's output is 0.3 mV against the Urushi Vermilion's 0.2 mV. Both share compliance (5 cu), tracking force (1.9 g), and cartridge type (MC).
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