Ultimate VX Astro vs Ultimate Exceed Astro
The Ultimate Exceed Astro matches the Ultimate VX Astro on output (0.2 mV), compliance (15 cu), tracking force (2.0 g), and cartridge type (MC).
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The ZYX Ultimate VX Astro is a premium moving-coil phono cartridge in ZYX’s Ultimate VX series. It uses ZYX’s VX-MC power generation system, cryogenic treatment, a C-1000 carbon cantilever, and a Micro-Ridge solid diamond stylus for extended tracking performance and high-resolution analog playback.
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 Ultimate Exceed Astro matches the Ultimate VX Astro on output (0.2 mV), compliance (15 cu), tracking force (2.0 g), and cartridge type (MC).
The Ultimate Exceed Diamond matches the Ultimate VX Astro on output (0.2 mV), compliance (15 cu), tracking force (2.0 g), and cartridge type (MC).
The Ultimate VX Astro Diamond matches the Ultimate VX Astro on output (0.2 mV), compliance (15 cu), tracking force (2.0 g), and cartridge type (MC).
The da Vinci V2's output is 0.5 mV against the Ultimate VX Astro's 0.2 mV and its tracking force 2.8 g against 2.0 g. Both share compliance (15 cu) and cartridge type (MC).
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