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GARROTT BROTHERS OPTIM S3
FGS RUBY
PLEASE NOTE: All OPTIM cartridges take 3-4 weeks to
hand make, Garrott quotes this time for production
but it can often be quicker if they are not backed up with work.
The Garrott Optim S3 is the fruition
of the "dynamic coil" principal pioneered by Garrott
Brothers. This design allows sonic agility, focus and trackability
previously only found in the best moving coil designs.
This
new version of the cartridge is highly tuned and optimised for the amazing FGS
diamond that is only otherwise found in the very best moving coils designs. The
Garrott Optim S3 FGS Ruby
is the latest and best illustration of the merits of the Garrott family of Dynamic Coil cartridges. A gemstone
quality solid ruby cantilever combined with a Fritz Geiger Signature
diamond stylus gives a refined yet incredibly detailed reproduction. A
true reference cartridge, this will surprise and delight even the most
steadfast moving coil fanatics.
In
essence, many cartridges suffer the effects of excessive damping of the complex
signals which they are expected to reproduce. This is purposely done in
an attempt to control excessive high frequency brightness and distortion artifacts inherent in the mechanics of the stylus/record
interface.
Unfortunately,
over-damping also results in quite serious loss of musical dynamics and leaves
a legacy that result in dull and unconvincing reproduction. This is
especially noticeable in the upper bass to lower midrange areas that contain
the body and 'feeling' of the music. GARROTT Optim
cartridges have been designed such that minimal damping of the mechanical
interface is needed and can be applied in a graduated way such that musical
content is retained unimpaired.
The Optim S3 'FGS' models take this concept to the ultimate
with the inclusion of a special stylus profile which together with careful
balance of moving parts results in superior tracking of even significantly worn
record grooves, providing to the listener full bodied and powerful yet highly
detailed reproduction that has not previously been achieved with affordable
cartridges. Indeed previous attempts at reaching this level of
performance have usually done so at the expense of quite complex setup procedures
and/or excessive tracking weights and consequent record wear.
We
are pleased to be able at last to offer lovers of quality analogue sound
reproduction a range of inexpensive and easy to live with cartridges that will
reveal hitherto unrealised performance from your carefully preserved record
collection. Previously this level of performance has only been approached
by the most expensive moving coil cartridges. We are confident that you
will be delighted with your purchase.
OPTIM FGS RUBY |
|
DIAMOND STYLUS |
Fritz Geiger Signature |
FREQUENCY RESPONSE |
20Hz ~ 20KHz +/- 2dB |
CHANNEL SEPARATION |
25dB (typical) at 1KHz |
COMPLIANCE VERT/LAT |
Approx. 16/24 um/mN |
OUTPUT VOLTAGE |
6.5mV at 3.54cm/s |
TRACKING FORCE |
1.7-2.0 Grams |
INPUT IMPEDANCE |
47 k/Ohm |
CARTRIDGE WEIGHT |
6.7 Grams |