Frog vs Frog Gold MC
The Frog Gold MC's tracking force is 1.5 g against the Frog's 1.4 g. Both share compliance (35 cu), output (0.7 mV), and channel separation (35 dB).
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Frog
van den HulAnalogCartridges
Estimated price (community-sourced)
$3,036.67
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About the Frog
The Van den Hul Frog Gold is a premium moving coil (MC) phono cartridge, hand-built combining the coil design of the Grasshopper III and the front pole and suspension of the Grasshopper IV. It features matched crystal gold-wire coils, an extra internal support magnet, VDH-IS or VDH 1S stylus (2 x 85 micron radii), and solid boron cantilever, delivering exceptional smoothness, refinement, clarity, and soundstage depth. Optimized after 100-200 hours of break-in, it excels in resolution, dynamics, and low record wear, making it one of the best value high-performance cartridges available.
Specifications
Cartridge
Phono cartridge specifications
- Cartridge Type
- MC
- Output Voltage
- 0.7 mV
- Tracking Force
- 1.4 g
- Stylus Type
- line_contact
- Stylus Size
- 85 µm
- Compliance
- 35 cu
- Channel Separation
- 35 dB
- Impedance
- 20Ω
Physical Dimensions
Size, weight, and appearance
- Weight
- 0.0082 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