Van Den Hul Colibri XGW Grand Cru Phono Cartridge
Koa wooden body. Standard output level of 0.60mV at 5.6cm/s (optional on request: various levels from 0.30mV to 1.1mV). Extra magnet to improve its resolution capabilities and magnetic field. Introducing The Colibri, Van Den Hul's top model phono cartridge, a result of 50 years of research and development. Completely hand-built by A.J. and William van den Hul, The Colibri delivers superb tracking ability, extended channel separation, and an unbelievably direct, clean, and open soundstage. Available in polycarbonate or various wood bodies, with wooden models treated with Stradivarius violin lacquer to control resonances. Features include a CNC machined body, VDH 1S tip, solid boron cantilever for enhanced accuracy, matched crystal gold-wire coils, and a Samarium-Cobalt magnet for superior channel separation and tracking ability. Comes with a complimentary 250-300 hour service check-up.