Jasmine Audio "BIRD" MC Mono Cartridge B&W Ceramic Series

Description 

The use of blue and white porcelain in the cartridge is a selection derived from both Chinese culture and acoustic characteristics. We carefully selected more than 10 kinds of porcelain from a number of Chinese porcelain, and compared and examined the sound quality test, we judged that the best quality of the sound and the blue and white porcelain with the density of the material is close to aluminum.

The "Dragon," "Bird," "Tiger," and "Turtle" emblazoned on the body symbolizes "guardian," "good luck," "power," and "longevity."

All cartridges are assembled carefully by hand by skilled engineers.

The performance of the cartridge depends mainly on the complex elements such as:

1. Processing resonances during tracking

If the resonance generated by stylus tracking fails to attenuate or absorb, it will bounce back to the stylus via the cantilever and interfere with the normal stylus movement, causing sound quality deterioration. Therefore, in order to set the price according to the performance of the cartridge, and to achieve the vibration prevention effect corresponding to it, each cartridge is designed and the appropriate material and design is selected. Therefore, the more expensive cartridges, the higher the performance to eliminate the impact of resonance by the material of the body and structural parts.

2. Selection of suspension tension and damping rigidity

If the resonance that occurs during the tracking of the stylus is not adequately attenuated or absorbed, the vibration is reflected in the stylus through the cantilever, which prevents the original movement of the stylus. This is a major cause of sound quality deterioration.

In order to address this problem, Jasmine uses appropriate materials and structural designs to set the price according to the performance of each cartridge and to achieve a vibration-proof effect corresponding to it.
Therefore, the higher the price of the cartridge, the more effectively the effect of resonance on the body and structural components can be eliminated, and the higher the sound quality is achieved.

3. Cantilever length selection

The length of the cantilever is an important element directly related to the resonance frequency of the entire structure and the response speed of the stylus.

4. Selection of coil winding and coil material

These elements also affect the internal resistance, inductance value, and output level of the cartridge.

5. Selection of magnets and magnetic circuit design

Magnetic flux is different depending on the type of magnet. Using magnets with strong magnetic flux, you can get enough output even if you reduce the number of coils. On the other hand, if the magnetic flux is weak, the number of coils must be increased to ensure output.

6. Choosing a stylus chip structure

When the shape of the stylus tip is different, the contact surface with the groove of the record board changes, which greatly affects the resolution of the sound. The higher the shape of the chip, the more accurate the trace of the sound groove information, the more delicate and information-rich sound.
In general, the performance of the stylus shape is improved in the order of cones < oval < line contact < superior line < micro ridge.

Jasmine cartridges are designed and manufactured with optimal combinations based on the six factors mentioned so far, taking into account the overall balance between price, performance and function.

Natural diamond stylus with aluminum cantilever and oval shape

The use of a dedicated mono cartridge is essential to draw true musical appeal from mono records.
Jasmine Audio's "BIRD" MC Mono Cartridge is a model developed to meet this particular need, achieving a high degree of purity and density in mono playback.

Special coil structure designed for mono-glue pickup

BIRD is a MC mono cartridge sent by Jasmine Audio. It brilliantly revives the breath of masterpieces that have been engraved on mono records.

Stylus with elliptical diamond needles and cantilever with aluminum. Supple and accurate tracking makes each sound grain, and even the intention of the performer appears.

The output level is 0.35mV (@ 1kHz, 5cm/s), the internal impedance is 4.5Ω, the frequency characteristic is 20Hz ~ 20kHz ± 1dB, extremely natural, and in a wide range of music genres, it faithfully brings out the feeling of air and the nuance of performance at the time of recording. The recommended load is more than 50Ω and it is designed with high affinity to the system. The body is 17mm in height and 14.1g in weight. For all mono-record enthusiasts, Bird will be a powerful partner to revive the old performance.

Blue porcelain body, oriental musicality

Blue and white porcelain incorporates Chinese traditional culture into the design, combining visual beauty with acoustic performance in high dimensions. It is the ideal harmony between audio and visual that appeals to the viewer's sensibility and fascinates the listener's ear.

Jasmine's MC cartridge, B&W Porcelain series is the company's high-end series. This time I bought a white tiger using a sapphire for cantilever and a shivata needle for stylus. This series has four models, Blue Dragon, White Tiger, Suzaku, Genbu, Blue Dragon, White Tiger, Sapphire, Suzaku, Aluminum, Genbu, and Aluminum Pipe. The body is a Setomono with a naked vibration system inside. It's a very tight sound. As the Porcelain series can be guessed from the shape, it is designed with considerable restraint and the sound feels amazing.What Jasmine products have in common is surprised by the sound that goes far beyond expectations for price.Bakoon Products Nagai