The Black Crimson vs Colibri XGP
The Colibri XGP's output is 0.4 mV against the The Black Crimson's 0.9 mV and its channel separation 35 dB against 36 dB. Both share compliance (35 cu) and tracking force (1.5 g).
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This cartridge is a hybrid of Van den Hul's Canary and Condor models, available in premium wood or polycarbonate finishes. It features a frequency range of 5 Hz to 55,000 Hz and is praised for its lifelike soundstage and dynamic performance.
Phono cartridge specifications
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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 Colibri XGP's output is 0.4 mV against the The Black Crimson's 0.9 mV and its channel separation 35 dB against 36 dB. Both share compliance (35 cu) and tracking force (1.5 g).
The Crimson's output is 0.7 mV against the The Black Crimson's 0.9 mV. Both share compliance (35 cu), tracking force (1.5 g), and channel separation (36 dB).
The Frog Gold MC's output is 0.7 mV against the The Black Crimson's 0.9 mV and its channel separation 35 dB against 36 dB. Both share compliance (35 cu) and tracking force (1.5 g).
The Shelter Harmony Moving Coil's output is 0.5 mV against the The Black Crimson's 0.9 mV and its tracking force 1.8 g against 1.5 g. Both share cartridge type (HOMC) and stylus type (Line_contact).
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