Van Den Hul The Frog Gold Phono Cartridge

The Frog® Cartridges: Combining Legacy Components for Precision Sound

The Frog® Moving Coil Cartridges are designed for audiophiles seeking unmatched detail and dynamic range at an accessible price point. Each Frog® cartridge is handbuilt with a unique blend of the Grasshopper III’s coil and the Grasshopper IV’s front pole and suspension, creating a nuanced listening experience with excellent sound resolution. Crafted to perform across various sound stages, The Frog® cartridges come in three distinct versions, each tailored to suit diverse listening preferences and high-fidelity audio setups.

Frog® Gold Version: Elevated Detail with Gold-Wire Coil Technology

The Frog® Gold Version offers a step up in clarity and precision with its crystal gold-wire coils, providing refined audio output while retaining the 0.65 mV per channel performance. Gold coils enhance the conductive efficiency, resulting in intricate sound detailing and a deeper, warmer tonal quality that benefits high-end listening environments. Like the Standard Version, the Gold Version features the extra magnet modification, boosting the resolution capacity of the magnetic field, particularly suited for audiophiles who value heightened fidelity in nuanced genres.

• Key Feature: Matched crystal gold-wire coils for superior clarity
• Output Level: 0.65 mV/channel
• Magnet Modification: Extra magnet for enhanced detail

Frog® High Output Version: Power-Driven Performance with Increased Output

For those seeking stronger signal amplification, the Frog® High Output Version delivers a robust 2.25 mV per channel output, making it highly compatible with a wider range of preamps and audio setups. Matched crystal copper-wire coils ensure clarity, while the extra magnet modification supports powerful signal integrity, allowing users to enjoy dynamic audio at increased volumes without compromising on quality. This version is well-suited for listeners who desire full-bodied sound with higher output levels.

• Key Feature: High-output at 2.25 mV for amplified audio performance
• Output Level: 2.25 mV/channel
• Magnet Modification: Boosted magnet for enhanced output strength

Precision Engineering and Superior Materials in Every Frog® Cartridge

Each Frog® series cartridge is designed with meticulous attention to detail, using only premium materials for durability and high fidelity. The cartridge body is CNC machined from aluminium, anodised for resilience, providing a stable housing that minimises resonance for a clean audio signal. A solid boron cantilever and the renowned VDH 1S diamond stylus work in tandem to achieve high-precision tracking, faithfully capturing every sound layer and bringing out the intricate details in both high and low frequencies.

• Body: CNC machined, anodised aluminium for durability
• Stylus: VDH 1S diamond for superior groove tracing
• Cantilever: Solid boron for precision tracking
• Standard Output: 0.75 mV at 5.6 cm/s

Production Time: Crafted with Care in Just Two Weeks

Each Frog® cartridge is hand-assembled with expert craftsmanship, requiring approximately two weeks for production upon ordering. The bespoke production process ensures that each unit is individually tested for peak performance and quality assurance, allowing every Frog® cartridge to deliver the highest standard of audio reproduction.

The Frog® Moving Coil Cartridges provide an extraordinary listening experience with a selection of versions that cater to different output preferences. Combining legacy components from the iconic Grasshopper series with precision engineering, Frog® cartridges offer remarkable sound quality, making them an indispensable choice for any high-end audio collection.

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