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The Sumiko Virtuoso Talisman DTi is a high-output moving coil phono cartridge known for exceptionally detailed and natural sound, particularly in the upper octaves. It uses a Van den Hul 1 stylus and a diamond plasma-deposited, damped titanium cantilever, and was regarded in period reviews as a superbly refined, smooth-sounding design with excellent imaging and soundstage. Technical specifications include an output voltage of 1.8 mV, 15 Hz–32 kHz frequency response, recommended tracking force of 1.8–2.2 g, mass of about 7.5 g, channel separation better than 35 dB, and channel balance within 0.5 dB. It is designed to be used into a standard 47 kΩ MM phono input (load impedance 47 kΩ, output impedance 105 Ω). The Virtuoso Talisman DTi is a vintage model and is no longer manufactured.
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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 Blue Point No. 3 Low's compliance is 12 cu against the Virtuoso Talisman DTI's 15 cu, its output 0.5 mV against 1.8 mV, and its channel separation 30 dB against 35 dB. Both share tracking force (2.0 g).
The BlackBird Lo's output is 0.7 mV against the Virtuoso Talisman DTI's 1.8 mV and its compliance 12 cu against 15 cu. Both share tracking force (2.0 g) and channel separation (35 dB).
The XL-55's output is 0.2 mV against the Virtuoso Talisman DTI's 1.8 mV, its tracking force 1.7 g against 2.0 g, and its channel separation 30 dB against 35 dB. Both share compliance (15 cu).
The SH's output is 2.0 mV against the Virtuoso Talisman DTI's 1.8 mV and its channel separation 28 dB against 35 dB. Both share tracking force (2.0 g) and cartridge type (HOMC).
Blue Point No. 3
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