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The ZYX Ultimate Exceed OMEGA is a premium moving coil (dynamic) phono cartridge designed for audiophiles seeking exceptional analog sound quality. It features the patented 'one-point ground terminal, dual output system' that ensures homogeneous sound reproduction by generating electricity in the same magnetic field for both left and right channels, eliminating interference and enhancing stereo imaging. The cartridge uses a 'REAL STEREO' generator system with cryogenic treatment at -196 ℃ to improve coil wire performance. It offers two coil wire options: 6N crystal copper or gold/silver alloy, combined with a carbon composite cantilever made from 1000 carbon fibers (C-1000), replacing traditional boron for improved physical properties and playback performance. The stylus is a Micro-Ridge solid diamond with a 0.1mm contact radius, providing stable and smooth tracking with an extended lifetime of 2000 hours. The cartridge delivers a wide frequency response from 10 Hz to 100 kHz with excellent channel separation and balance, recommended tracking force of 2.0 grams, and a trackability exceeding 60μm. Additional features include gold-plated terminals, a silver base for enhanced dynamics, and ZYX nuts for easier installation and improved detail. Dimensions are 16.8mm (W) x 25.0mm (L) x 16.5mm (H), with a net weight of approximately 7.9 grams (pre-mounted). This cartridge is designed to bring listeners closer to a live musical event with striking transients, sharp focus, and natural, sensual sound reproduction.
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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 UNIverse matches the Ultimate Exceed OMEGA on output (0.2 mV), tracking force (2.0 g), cartridge type (MC), and stylus type (Microridge).
The CAR-40's output is 0.3 mV against the Ultimate Exceed OMEGA's 0.2 mV. Both share tracking force (2.0 g), cartridge type (MC), and stylus type (Microridge).
The Gullwing SLR's output is 0.3 mV against the Ultimate Exceed OMEGA's 0.2 mV and its tracking force 1.8 g against 2.0 g. Both share cartridge type (MC) and stylus type (Microridge).
The Ultimate 4D matches the Ultimate Exceed OMEGA on output (0.2 mV), tracking force (2.0 g), cartridge type (MC), and stylus type (Microridge).
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