Brand: Van den Hul
The Van den Hul Colibri XGW is a high-end moving coil phono cartridge that offers exceptional performance and musicality. It features a low mass, low compliance cantilever made of boron, which allows for a fast and accurate tracking of the record groove, resulting in exceptional detail, resolution, and clarity.The Colibri XGW also features an ultra-low noise coil winding process, which reduces electrical noise and distortion. The coil winding itself is made of high-quality, gold-plated wires, designed to handle low level signals with ease.The cartridge also features a specially designed internal damping system, which eliminates unwanted resonance and vibrations, resulting in a more detailed and focused soundstage with better dynamics and low-level resolution.The Colibri XGW is compatible with moving magnet (MM) phono stages, but it is highly recommended to use a low-output MM or dedicated moving coil (MC) phono stage with a high gain and low noise floor.Overall, the Van den Hul Colibri XGW is a highly refined and advanced phono cartridge that delivers a naturally detailed and lifelike Soundstage with exceptional dynamics, resolution, and detail. It is an excellent choice for vinyl enthusiasts who demand the very best in phono cartridges.