{"product_id":"aidas-gold-pl-brazilian-purpleheart-wood-mc-cartridge","title":"AIDAS Cartridge AU-CU Series GOLD PL BRAZILIAN PURPLEHEART WOOD MC Cartridge","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"post-shipping-info\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eThis item is made to order. Shipping will take approximately three weeks. Depending on the manufacturer's stock, it may take longer.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"products-eyecatch\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003eAmazing acoustic characteristics hidden in elegant purple\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe lightweight, high-rigidity Purpleheart body maximizes the transparency of the gold-plated coil.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"products-desc-title\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: start;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Concept\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAmong the wood models of the \"Gold PL Series,\" the BRAZILIAN PURPLEHEART WOOD features a lighter and more transparent sound.\u003cbr\u003eBrazilian Purpleheart, from Brazil, boasts not only its beautiful natural purple color but also an extremely hard texture and high density, so much so that it sinks in water. These physical properties dramatically enhance the cartridge's response performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/9139\/7377\/files\/purpleheart.jpg?v=1777358360\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMain Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrazilian Purpleheart: Robust body delivers intricate detail\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePurpleheart, unusually hard for wood, makes the sound onset (transient) exceptionally clear. Despite its lightweight design of 8g, its high rigidity minimizes energy loss and extracts resolution capable of handling modern high-resolution recordings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEssence of the Gold PL Series: Natural and detailed sound\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe properties of the gold-plated copper coil integrate bright treble and smooth midrange at a high level. Without emphasizing any specific band, it faithfully reproduces the tone of instruments, pursuing the \"true analog sound.\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHandmade by a master: Pride of Kaunas, Lithuania\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEach unit is meticulously assembled by founder Aidas Švazas in a workshop in Lithuania. The design, based on extensive repair and improvement experience since the 1990s, has earned strong trust from audiophiles around the world.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAIDAS: Mounting style and compatibility\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBolt-on thread method\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe AIDAS cartridge body has precise threading (M2.5). Without using nuts, it can be neatly mounted from the top with bolts only, significantly reducing installation stress when handling expensive cartridges.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHalf-inch mount\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAdopts screw holes with a 12.7mm spacing, which is a global standard. It is compatible with head shells from various manufacturers, making it a highly versatile design.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOptimization for the Tonearm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe balance between its own weight and the appropriate tracking force has been optimized so that the AIDAS performance can be maximized in many modern 'medium-mass tonearms.'\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eSound Character\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThe AU-CU series, which uses gold-plated copper wire coils, achieves a higher resolution and a more natural sound compared to the CU series (pure copper). 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