{"product_id":"aidas-gold-pl-tru-stone-gold-web-mc-cartridge","title":"AIDAS Cartridge AU-CU Series GOLD PL TRU-STONE GOLD WEB MC Cartridge","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"post-shipping-info\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eThis is a made-to-order item. It will take around 3 weeks to ship. It may take longer depending on the manufacturer's inventory.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"products-eyecatch\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003eSilence and sparkle created by gold-plated coils and jet-black artificial stones\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Tru-stone body has the rigidity and aesthetics of natural stone, highlighting the subtle nuances of music.\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\u003eThe ``Gold PL (gold plated) series'' aims to reach even higher heights in the AIDAS cartridge portfolio. The iconic model is the TRU-STONE GOLD WEB, which combines jewel-like beauty and unparalleled acoustic characteristics.\u003cbr\u003eThe gold-plated coil allows for an extremely natural and precise depiction, giving the music a realistic shine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/9139\/7377\/files\/tru-stone_gold02.jpg?v=1777300922\"\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\u003eTru-stone Gold web body: Overwhelming silence brought about by natural stone\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWe use ``Tru-stone,'' an artificial stone made of more than 85% natural stone powder and hardened with resin. The excellent rigidity unique to stone and the damping properties of resin thoroughly suppress unnecessary resonance, which is the nemesis of cartridges. The unique design of a gold mesh running through a black background gives a sense of high-end satisfaction not only in sound quality but also visually.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGold-plated copper coil: natural and detailed expressiveness\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe coil uses gold-plated copper wire, which is said to have the greatest effect on sound quality. Unlike silver or pure copper, it features a relaxing tone that coexists with transparency and warmth, making it ideal for recording.holographic soundstageIt will be reproduced in detail.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDouble suspension structure: excellent tracking ability\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAll models feature the unique double suspension technology devised by Aidas Svazas. The boron cantilever and microridge stylus accurately capture the sound groove and create a dynamic sound image without distortion.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/9139\/7377\/files\/tru-stone_gold01.jpg?v=1777300946\"\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAIDAS: Installation style and suitability\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 body of the AIDAS cartridge has precision threading (M2.5). It can be installed smartly from the top with only bolts, without using nuts, greatly reducing installation stress when handling expensive cartridges.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHalf-Inch Mount\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAdopts the globally standard 12.7mm spaced screw hole. Compatible with headshells from various manufacturers, it is designed with high versatility.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOptimization for Tonearms\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe balance between its own weight and the appropriate tracking force is optimized to maximize AIDAS's original performance with many of today's \"medium-mass tonearms.\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/9139\/7377\/files\/gold.jpg?v=1777601316\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThe GOLD PL TRU-STONE GOLD offers a level of resolution and naturalness above the CU series (pure copper coil). The unique tonal character brought by the gold-plated copper wire coil is characterized by a more relaxed musical expression, in contrast to the dynamic drive of Malachite Silver (silver-plated). It is positioned as a model with performance approaching the top-of-the-line Mammoth Gold in the AIDAS lineup.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"products-desc-title\"\u003eSpec\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"table-spec\" style=\"width: 100.087%; height: 215.532px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" style=\"width: 33.3094%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eBody Material\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 63.831%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eTru-stone (artificial stone)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" style=\"width: 33.3094%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eCoil Material\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 63.831%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e6N gold-plated copper (0.035mm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" style=\"width: 33.3094%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eGeneration Method\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 63.831%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eMC (Moving Coil)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" style=\"width: 33.3094%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eMagnet\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 63.831%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eAlNiCo5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" style=\"width: 33.3094%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eCantilever\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 63.831%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eNamiki \/ Adamant Boron\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" style=\"width: 33.3094%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eStylus\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 63.831%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eMicro Ridge\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" style=\"width: 33.3094%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eOutput Voltage\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 63.831%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e0.28mV\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" style=\"width: 33.3094%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eCoil Impedance\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 63.831%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e3.5 ohms (DC)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" style=\"width: 33.3094%;\"\u003eCompliance\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 63.831%;\"\u003e12 um\/mN (Lateral)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" style=\"width: 33.3094%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eRecommended Tracking Force\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 63.831%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e1.9g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" style=\"width: 33.3094%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eWeight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 63.831%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e12.6g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"width: 33.3094%;\" scope=\"row\"\u003eTerminal Pins\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 63.831%;\"\u003e24K gold pressed (brass base)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" style=\"width: 33.3094%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eMounting Holes\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 63.831%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eThreaded (M2.5 \/ 12.7mm spacing)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"width: 33.3094%;\" scope=\"row\"\u003eRecommended Load Impedance\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 63.831%;\"\u003e100 – 1,000 ohms\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" style=\"width: 33.3094%;\"\u003eRecommended Tonearm Effective Mass\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 63.831%;\"\u003eMedium \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: start;\" class=\"products-recommend3\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWorldwide Recognized Sound Quality\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSound Character\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe perfect balance of tonality stands out, giving the impression that every detail is enveloped in warmth. Some reviewers have described it as \"music illuminated from within,\" as the highest praise for high-end audio components. The natural sound is so realistic it can be mistaken for a live performance.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpatial Representation and Resolution\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe depth and scale of the sound stage have significantly improved, and the resolution and richness of harmonics are notably enhanced. The localization is clearer and more tangible, and the extremely low noise floor brings out the music's inner vitality carved into the records. It is even possible to hear the slightest changes in the pressure that musicians apply to their instruments.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBass and Musical Expression\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe bass is tight yet possesses depth and substance, and the high-tension reproduction is highly praised. The combination of transparency and quick transient response allows all instruments to be reproduced realistically. When playing a piano trio, the air, space, and resonance around the instruments are fully reproduced, giving the impression of listening to a large ensemble.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePart-Time Audiophile \"Reviewers Choice\" Award\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the esteemed U.S. audio specialist media \"Part-Time Audiophile,\" the Aidas Cartridges Tru-stone Gold Web MC received the highest honor, the \"Reviewers Choice.\"\u003cbr\u003eReviewer Marc Phillips conducted long-term listening tests with multiple turntables, including the J. Sikora Initial Max, Technics SL-1300G, and Pear Audio Blue Kid Howard. He consistently praised the sound quality for its blend of warmth and rich information that makes the music seem to glow from within, as well as the rich bass reproduction, which he called the finest among the cartridges he has recently auditioned. From jazz piano trios to Dire Straits, it provides a deep sense of immersion in the music, and he acclaimed that it allowed him to enjoy his favorite music as if listening to it for the first time. While compared with Koetsu, he concluded that \"Aidas goes one step further.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg style=\"float: none;\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/9139\/7377\/files\/2026-05-01_11.38.55_600x600.jpg?v=1777603206\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"AIDAS Cartridges","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48678911312129,"sku":"WEB","price":1441000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/9139\/7377\/files\/Tru-stonegold.jpg?v=1777300468","url":"https:\/\/exclusive-audio.jp\/en\/products\/jasmine-audio-hill-mono-mc-cartridge-nature-series-9","provider":"ExAUDIO","version":"1.0","type":"link"}