Product Overview & Specifications
The Charisma Audio Model G-3 is a reference moving coil (MC) phono cartridge engineered for analog enthusiasts seeking exceptional clarity, fast transient response, and precise stereo imaging. Featuring a high-rigidity sapphire cantilever and a low-mass pure iron cross-coil assembly, it delivers articulate dynamics and low distortion across the audible frequency spectrum.
Fitted with a precision elliptical nude diamond stylus, the Model G-3 offers accurate groove tracking and impressive channel separation (> 30 dB at 1 kHz). Designed for medium-mass tonearms, it operates with a delicate tracking force centered around 1.35 grams, providing ideal compliance (15 µm/mN) for superior high-end vinyl playback and gentle record care.
KEY FEATURES
- Sapphire Cantilever: Employs an ultra-rigid sapphire cantilever for minimal deflection, fast acoustic transmission speed, and low resonance.
- Precision Elliptical Stylus: Outfitted with an elliptical nude diamond stylus (r/R = 5/15 µm) for accurate groove tracing and detailed frequency reproduction.
- Pure Iron Cross Coil: Low-mass pure iron cross-coil generator maintains high signal purity and wide dynamic bandwidth.
- Optimized Dynamic Compliance: Rated at 15 µm/mN for excellent resonance matching with medium-mass tonearm systems.
- Refined Tracking Capabilities: Operates efficiently at an optimal 1.35 g tracking force while delivering strong 70 µm tracking performance at 315 Hz.
SPECIFICATIONS
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Cartridge Type | Moving Coil (MC) Phono Cartridge |
| Cartridge Weight | 10.7 g |
| Cantilever Material | Sapphire |
| Stylus Profile | Elliptical Nude Diamond |
| Stylus Tip Radius | r/R = 5/15 µm |
| Vertical Tracking Angle (VTA) | 20° |
| Coil Structure | Pure Iron Cross Coil |
| Output Voltage | 0.32 mV at 3.54 cm/sec |
| Internal Impedance | 6 Ω |
| Frequency Response | 20 Hz – 25,000 Hz (±1 dB) |
| Channel Separation | > 30 dB at 1 kHz |
| Channel Balance | < 1 dB |
| Tracking Ability (315 Hz / 2 g) | 70 µm |
| Dynamic Compliance | 15 µm/mN |
| Recommended Loading Impedance | 200 Ω – 470 Ω |
| Recommended Tracking Force | 1.1 g – 1.5 g (Optimum: 1.35 g) |
| Recommended Tonearm Mass | Medium |
| Optimum Working Temperature | 23 °C |
| Break-in Period | 30 Hours |
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