Madake vs Kansui
The Kansui's tracking force is 2.3 g against the Madake's 2.5 g. Both share output (0.2 mV), compliance (9 cu), and stylus type (Shibata).
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Madake
Miyajima LaboratoryAnalogCartridges
Estimated price (community-sourced)
$5,895
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About the Madake
The Miyajima Madake cartridge uses a cantilever made from the strongest type of Japanese bamboo called Madake (Phyllostachys bambusoides), combined with a body crafted from African blackwood. It features a unique cross-ring motor design that centers the fulcrum within the coil former, allowing precise and clear sound reproduction. The cartridge has a Shibata stylus optimized for detailed tracking at a recommended force of 2.5 grams. It offers a frequency response from 20Hz to 32kHz, an output level of 0.23mV, and an impedance of 16 ohms with a recommended load of around 100-160 ohms. Weighing 9.7 grams, the Madake is praised for its rich, coherent, and multidimensional sound with excellent bass definition, treble extension, and a spectacular soundstage. It is considered Miyajima's masterpiece and one of the best cartridges available, combining resolving power with musical warmth and density.
Specifications
Cartridge
Phono cartridge specifications
- Cartridge Type
- MM
- Output Voltage
- 0.2 mV
- Tracking Force
- 2.5 g
- Stylus Type
- shibata
- Compliance
- 9 cu
- Impedance
- 16Ω
Physical Dimensions
Size, weight, and appearance
- Weight
- 0.0097 kg (0 lbs)
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