Jasmine Audio "TIGER" MC 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 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.

2. Selection of suspension tension and damping rigidity

Different cantilever materials change the tension of the suspension and the characteristics of the dumping gasket, so individual adjustments are essential for optimal dynamic response. These elements are also important indicators for determining the resonant frequency of the stylus.

The ultimate goal is to ensure that the stylus traces the signal in the record groove quickly and accurately while ensuring proper needle pressure so that it does not cause unnecessary resonance in the 20Hz to 20kHz audio frequency band.

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.

Sapphire Cantilever and Shivata Nature Diamond Stylus

TIGER is a high-grade model that combines sharpened accuracy and sensitivity in Jasmine Audio's ceramic series. The sound, which coexists with subtlety and strength, gives off the very presence of the tiger.

The stylus adopts Shivata 3 type which is excellent in information volume and tracking performance. "Nature Diamond" is used for the material, and it traces precisely to the fine signal inscribed in the record groove.
In addition, the cantilever adopts sapphire with high rigidity and excellent transmittability to dramatically improve response speed and sound purity. The frequency characteristics are flat from 20Hz to 20kHz ± 1dB, realizing natural and rich regeneration regardless of music genre. "TIGER" not only plays sound, but also delivers a vibrant sound that conveys the energy and air feeling of music as it is.
Each and every sympathetic performance will bring a sense of immersion, as if standing in front of you.

Innovative resonant suppression structure & cantilever suspension structure

TIGER boasts a high-precision sound performance that delivers clean, clutter-free playback and brilliant details of music.
By capturing even fine nuances, it brings out the expressive power embedded in the recording.

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. * Bakoon Products Nagai Facebook excerpt

When listening to a combination of the company's turntable and dynamic balance stone arm, it will sound very dense and tight. It is not a soft sound in the general analog image, but a distorted sound if not adjusted with chitin. When you listen to this sound from a customer who came to listen, you say that the concept of analog records has changed uniformly. This cartridge has such power, but the right arm and turntable, and the true value of it, is essential for precise adjustment.What Jasmine products have in common is surprised by the sound that goes far beyond expectations for price.Bakoon Products Nagai

Let's change the cartridge.
And Nagai exchanged from DL-103 to Jasmine's luxury cartridge ceramic series,

Adjust the needle pressure, let's hear,
Hey! This is completely different! The sound coming out of SATRI flat speaker with adapter in ceramic cartridge is so vivid that I feel that I have never heard such an analog sound! As the sound is already active, bouncing,

While I was working, time I had to return soon,
Finally, I would like to tell you about the old classic.
This is a recording of the 50s, but it is a fresh sound, very lively and sound that I can not think of as a sound of more than 60 years ago is revived. This is a time machine.Audio by Kazuma Nishino Part 2