IO-XP vs Lyra Atlas
The Atlas's output is 0.6 mV against the IO-XP's 0.1 mV and its compliance 12 cu against 6 cu. Both share tracking force (1.7 g) and cartridge type (MC).
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Estimated price (community-sourced)
$6,766.83 - $11,802.40
Around — community and catalog average, updates slowly
About the IO-XP
Kondo Audio Note Japan’s IO-XP is a premium moving-coil phono cartridge and the sixth cartridge developed by Kondo. It uses pure-silver wire, an AlNiCo magnet, and a body and internal structure designed to control resonance. Its damping and construction are intended to improve tracing accuracy and produce a natural, spacious sound field. The cartridge has a 0.12 mV output, 1 Ω internal impedance, 12 g mass, and recommended stylus force of 1.7–2.0 g.
Specifications
Cartridge
Phono cartridge specifications
- Cartridge Type
- MC
- Output Voltage
- 0.1 mV
- Tracking Force
- 1.7 g
- Stylus Type
- line_contact
- Compliance
- 6 cu
- Impedance
- 1Ω
Physical Dimensions
Size, weight, and appearance
- Weight
- 0.012 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