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GARROTT BROTHERS OPTIM S2
FGS
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
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
FGS is the latest and best illustration of the merits of the Garrott family of Dynamic Coil cartridges. 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 'FGS' modesl
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. 18/18 um/mN |
OUTPUT VOLTAGE |
3.8mV at 3.54cm/s |
TRACKING FORCE |
1.7-1.8 Grams |
INPUT IMPEDANCE |
47 k/Ohm |
CARTRIDGE WEIGHT |
5.8 Grams |