Premium

About the Premium

The ZYX Premium moving coil phono cartridge represents the pinnacle of ZYX's analog cartridge technology, designed for audiophiles seeking sonic perfection. It features a boron solid cantilever for low mass and high rigidity, contributing to fast transient response and detailed sound. The cartridge is cryogenically treated and uses 6N crystal copper coil wire (X option) with a pure sapphire terminal board and solid 18K gold output terminals, ensuring superior electrical performance and durability. It has an internal impedance of 4 ohms and an output voltage of approximately 0.24 mV, suitable for most moving coil phono preamplifiers. The cartridge weighs about 8.2 grams with the Silver Base (SB2) option. Reviews highlight its tonal perfection, flawless frequency balance, and ability to reproduce complex orchestral and jazz music with clarity and emotional impact. The Premium is regarded as one of the most perfect and successful audio components for vinyl playback, delivering a natural, detailed, and engaging soundstage with no identifiable weaknesses. It is part of ZYX's Premium Series, which also includes models with diamond and omega cantilevers, emphasizing ultimate analog sound quality.