The 1042 is a cartridge for the audiophile who demands the ultimate sonic performance from their system, together with the convenience of a user replaceable stylus. The extended groove contact of its Gyger-S diamond gives the 1042 unsurpassed resolution of the fine groove modulations, producing an exceptionally detailed, smooth and musical sound.
Technical data
| Frequency Response |
20Hz-20kHz±3dB |
| Channel Balance |
2dB @ 1kHz |
| Channel Separation |
25dB @ 1kHz |
| Sensitivity |
6.5mV±1.5dB, 1kHz @ 5 cm/sec |
| Static Compliance |
24mm/N lat., 16mm/N vert |
| Equivalent tip mass |
0.45 mg |
| Vertical Tracking Angle |
24¡ |
| Stylus Radius |
Gyger S |
| Stylus Type |
Replaceable |
| Load Resistance |
47,000 Ohm |
| Load Capacitance |
150-200pF |
| Internal Inductance |
570 mH |
| Internal Resistance |
660 Ohm |
| Cartridge Weight |
6.3g |
| Fixing Centre |
12.7mm |
| Playing Weight |
1.7g nom. |