Saboten vs Carbon
The Carbon's tracking force is 2.3 g against the Saboten's 2.0 g. Both share compliance (9 cu), output (0.2 mV), and cartridge type (MC).
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Estimated price (community-sourced)
$2,889.17 - $3,705.07
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About the Saboten
Miyajima Laboratory Saboten is a stereo moving-coil phono cartridge known for its unusual cantilever made from selected Japanese cactus spine, joined to a short aluminum cantilever and diamond stylus. It is described as especially easy to use within the Miyajima lineup, with a natural, feeble-signal-friendly presentation and lingering sound character. The cartridge body is made from lignum vitae, and the model is associated with low-output MC operation and use with a step-up transformer or suitable high-gain phono stage.
Specifications
Cartridge
Phono cartridge specifications
- Cartridge Type
- MC
- Output Voltage
- 0.2 mV
- Tracking Force
- 2.0 g
- Stylus Type
- elliptical
- Compliance
- 9 cu
- Impedance
- 15Ω
Physical Dimensions
Size, weight, and appearance
- Dimensions
- 17.8 × 21.9 mm (W × H × D)
- Weight
- 0.0084 kg (0 lbs)
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