Van den Hul The Colibri XGP MC Phono Cartridge - Low Hour

The Colibri is Van Den Hull's top model.  Its the result of builder A.J Van Den Hulls decades of continuous research and refinement.  His cartridges are found on some of the finest system around the world.  This XGP series features a cross shaped modulator and matched crystal gold wire coils.

Advances of the Colibri over the world renown Grasshopper Beauty series are:

• By minimizing and adapting the cartridge’s total magnetic circuit the related distortion and (Barkhausen) noise have undergone a considerable decrease. This opens up many subtle sound details that never have been heard before; Especially the decay of instrument sounds now stands out much more clearly in the music’s totality.


• Due to the minimization of the cartridge’s total magnetic circuit the cartridge’s mass has been reduced. Together with the possibility to tune the cartridge’s static compliance on special customer demand it is now possible to use very light tonearms whilst maintaining a very good tracking ability.


• By removing the frontpole is has been possible to apply an even shorter cantilever; This further improves the groove-modulation-transduction’s directness and accuracy.


• Due to the minimal magnetic design the output voltage has slightly reduced.

SPECIFICATONS -

• BODY: Carbon low resonance plastic


• TYPE: Moving coil


• STYLUS SHAPE: VDH-1S


• COIL WIRING: Matched crystal gold wire


• STYLUS RADIUS: 2 x85 Micron


• FREQUENCY RANGE: 5Hz-65kHz


• CHANNEL SEPERATION: 35dB/1kHz


• OUTPUT VOLTAGE: .38 mV


• RECOMMENDED TRACKING: 1.35-1.5gm


• RECOMMENDED LOAD: 20-47,000 Ohms

IN THE BOX -

• Cartridge
• Original case
• Level

CONDITION -  Excellent.  Used for approx. 50-100 hours.  Typical stylus life is 3500 hours.

SHIPPING - We ship worldwide with USPS and Fed-Ex and various truck freight lines for items weighing over 100 lbs.  All items are packed and padded with care if the original packaging is deemed insufficient.  We know how exciting it is to anticipate the arrival of new gear and we want your item to arrive in the same condition it left our facility.

PAYMENTS - We accept Paypal, Audiogon Expres Checkout, most major credit cards, bank transfers and money orders and checks.  We also offer 12 mo. no interest financing.

TAX - 6.5% if picked up in our store or shipped to a FL address. 0% if shipped outside Florida.

 ABOUT US -  Salon One Audio is a small town, hi-end audio store dedicated to a great customer experience.  We've been offering new, pre-owned, and demo audio gear since 1986.  We'll treat you right whether it's a new purchase, trade-up, or you just need some expert advice.  We offer excellent trade-in values and package discounts.  We are also authorized distributors for most lines we carry as well as an authorized service center for McIntosh, Rotel, Sonus Faber and Pro-Ject, but work on most brands.

CONTACT INFO - 

Phone - (407) 953-9596

Email - [email protected]

Website - www.salon1audio.com