ZYX stereo Moving Coil cartridge Ultimate Exceed 100
November 2022 model change type
Description
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ZYX stereo MC cartridge goes beyond the ultimate...
ZYX's stereo phono cartridge series, which boasts tremendous popularity
among high-end analog audio fans around the world, has undergone a full model change in November 2022.
The world's first one-point ground system is used to eliminate the unevenness of left and right sounds
and the subtle unnaturalness of the sound due to the disturbance of the magnetic field
that occurs in the power generation mechanism.
The product will be ordered from the manufacturer.
If the manufacturer has it in stock, it can be delivered immediately,
but it may take 2-3 weeks to ship.
It may take 2-3 weeks to ship.
We will contact you at any time regarding the delivery date.
《About ZYX》
The name ZYX comes from analog audio reproduction by matching the three-dimensional elements
of Z (time axis) Y (amplitude) X (frequency).
Therefore, the product uses patents and utility models, and is equipped with a real sound generation system that eliminates time axis distortion,
and uses high-tech materials such as the latest microridge needle and boron cantilever.
It is highly rated in the United States and Germany, where analog audio is popular,
and has received many awards as the best cartridge of the year in audio magazines.
《Ultimate Exceed 100》
The world's first one-point ground system with both left and right outputs
Put simply, a moving coil type cartridge can be described as a kind of transducer
(a device that converts energy from one form to another).
It induces a current, proportional to the vibration speed in the coil.
This is arranged in the direction perpendicular (set off at 90 degrees) to the magnetic field line,
by the mechanical movements created by the stylus tip tracking the grooves of the record.
This creates and transmits a sound signal. It can be called a converter.
To enable faithful, high quality reproduction, it is critically important that the magnetic flux density
in the magnetic field (where the coil is located) is uniform.
In the case of moving coil cartridges, which are currently in widespread use, the bobbin is made from material which has a high magnetic permeability and good high frequency characteristics. This means that the bobbin is highly sensitive and reactive to the applied magnetic field. As a result, this type of bobbin gives a signal six times higher than that obtained from a non-magnetic bobbin. Therefore the number of coil turns can be reduced and the overall mass of the vibration system is lowered, allowing wideband reproduction.
We should note that, by using a magnetic bobbin, the magnetic field and magnetic flux density, which should be uniform, may be disturbed by the bobbin vibrations. This is because the two coils used for stereo reproduction are generating left and right channel signals in a disturbed magnetic field. As the left and right channel coils are arranged so that the windings are off-set by 45 degrees from the vertical axis, the ground terminal positions of these coils are located at different points, separated by the coil length. Resulting from this condition, the left and right audio signals are generated in two different disturbed magnetic fields.
In order to eliminate this phenomenon, it is necessary to set both left and right ground terminals within the same magnetic field. As a result, the left and right coils will generate electricity in the same magnetic field, even when that magnetic field is disturbed.
ZYX are the first cartridge manufacturer to develop and implement this unique, ‘one-point ground terminal, dual output system’ and are therefore able to completely solve this problem.
This new system has been implemented in all of the new Ultimate Exceed models.
Now, with these new models, we can instantly and clearly hear the benefits of the homogenous
sound reproduction of left and right channels that have been generated in the same magnetic field.
We have natural and sensual sound and a truly glorious analogue reproduction.
And the achievement of a true emotional, analogue sound that we have been striving for.
Striking, intense transients, sharp focus and localization, we can even ‘feel’ the skin of
a large drum resonating as if it were a live performance.
The Ultimate Exceed models get us even closer to the real, live musical event.
World First C-1000 Carbon Cantilever in Moving Coil Cartridge
The Ultimate Exceed 100 use a carbon cantilever for the very first time in a moving coil cartridge.
The carbon rod is made from 1000 pieces of composite carbon fiber, hence the name C-1000 carbon cantilever.
This composite carbon fiber is more rigid than aluminum, iron and titanium.
In addition, its specific gravity is just half that of boron. Therefore we can be sure that
the C-1000 carbon cantilever is the ultimate and ideal cantilever material for analogue record playback.
The carbon cantilever gives us the widest frequency range and a superior tracking performance.
A further major benefit is that the mechanical sound signal picked up at the stylus can travel through
to the coil in a straight and direct fashion by way of the 1000 pieces of mechanical carbon lines.
This ensures that reflected, repeated or modulated mechanical sound signals are completely absent.
The overall result is that you will enjoy the finest, most natural,
most dynamic and true to source sound that you have ever experienced.
Double Structure Body
By combining non-metallic materials in the construction of the body,
the resonance occurring on the body's surface is excluded from influencing the generator system.
An additional advantage is that this method of construction is both light and rigid.
Magnetic Circuit for Real Stereo
This magnetic circuit has one of ideal construction which can achive said 15 items of vital design points.
You will listen smooth and natural real stereo which sound balance of both channel is extremely even.
Micro-Ridge Stylus
The stylus used Ultimate Exceed series has the edges of the diamond shank set parallel
to the sides of the cantilever.
Using this type of stylus, the hardest axis of the crystal is aligned to act as the contact point
with the record groove. This gives stable and smooth tracing and produces a very refined sound,
with the additional benefit of giving the stylus an extended life time 2000 hours.
The stylus is of the Micro-ridge type, which was originally developed in Japan and offers
the highest performance.
The contact radius is always 3μm by the ridge made with 6μm thickness.
Pure 6N OFC Crystal Copper Wire Generator Coils
This perfect crystal copper wire produced by special process,
in order to achive an even sound balance across the entire audible range.
Technical Data
Type： Moving Coil (Dynamic)
“REAL STEREO” Generator System
Cryogenic Treatment：Temperature: -196 ℃ (-320оF)
Coil Wire：6N OFC Crystal Copperφ0.035mm
Output Voltage：0.24mV (HO:0.48mV) (3.54cm/sec, 1kHz)
Frequency Response：10 Hz - 100 kHz
±1dB 20 Hz - 20 kHz
Channel Separation：＞ 30dB 〔 1kHz 〕
Channel Balance：＜ 0.5dB 〔 1kHz 〕
Recommended Tracking Force：2.0gm 〔 20 ゜C-25 ゜C 〕
Tracking Force Range：1.7gm - 2.5gm
Trackability：＞ 60μm /2.0gm
EQ Compliance horizontal：15×10-6cm/dyne
vertical 12×10-6cm/dyne
Internal Impedance：4.0 Ω (HO:8.0 Ω)
Load Impedance：＞ 100Ω
Cantilever Material：C-1000 Carbon φ0.30mm
Stylus：Micro-Ridge Solid Diamond□0.1mm
Contact Radius, Life Time：3μm×60μm, 2000Hour/2.0gm
Output Terminals： φ1.25mm gold plated〔EIA〕
Terminal Board：Glass Epoxy Plate
Dimensions： 16.2mm(W)×19.7mm(L)×x17.6mm(H)
Net Weight： 5.0gm, 7.7gm(TB), 9.0gm(SB)
ZYX stereo MC cartridge goes beyond the ultimate...
ZYX's stereo phono cartridge series, which boasts tremendous popularity
among high-end analog audio fans around the world, has undergone a full model change in November 2022.
The world's first one-point ground system is used to eliminate the unevenness of left and right sounds
and the subtle unnaturalness of the sound due to the disturbance of the magnetic field
that occurs in the power generation mechanism.
The product will be ordered from the manufacturer.
If the manufacturer has it in stock, it can be delivered immediately,
but it may take 2-3 weeks to ship.
It may take 2-3 weeks to ship.
We will contact you at any time regarding the delivery date.
《About ZYX》
The name ZYX comes from analog audio reproduction by matching the three-dimensional elements
of Z (time axis) Y (amplitude) X (frequency).
Therefore, the product uses patents and utility models, and is equipped with a real sound generation system that eliminates time axis distortion,
and uses high-tech materials such as the latest microridge needle and boron cantilever.
It is highly rated in the United States and Germany, where analog audio is popular,
and has received many awards as the best cartridge of the year in audio magazines.
《Ultimate Exceed 100》
The world's first one-point ground system with both left and right outputs
Put simply, a moving coil type cartridge can be described as a kind of transducer
(a device that converts energy from one form to another).
It induces a current, proportional to the vibration speed in the coil.
This is arranged in the direction perpendicular (set off at 90 degrees) to the magnetic field line,
by the mechanical movements created by the stylus tip tracking the grooves of the record.
This creates and transmits a sound signal. It can be called a converter.
To enable faithful, high quality reproduction, it is critically important that the magnetic flux density
in the magnetic field (where the coil is located) is uniform.
In the case of moving coil cartridges, which are currently in widespread use, the bobbin is made from material which has a high magnetic permeability and good high frequency characteristics. This means that the bobbin is highly sensitive and reactive to the applied magnetic field. As a result, this type of bobbin gives a signal six times higher than that obtained from a non-magnetic bobbin. Therefore the number of coil turns can be reduced and the overall mass of the vibration system is lowered, allowing wideband reproduction.
We should note that, by using a magnetic bobbin, the magnetic field and magnetic flux density, which should be uniform, may be disturbed by the bobbin vibrations. This is because the two coils used for stereo reproduction are generating left and right channel signals in a disturbed magnetic field. As the left and right channel coils are arranged so that the windings are off-set by 45 degrees from the vertical axis, the ground terminal positions of these coils are located at different points, separated by the coil length. Resulting from this condition, the left and right audio signals are generated in two different disturbed magnetic fields.
In order to eliminate this phenomenon, it is necessary to set both left and right ground terminals within the same magnetic field. As a result, the left and right coils will generate electricity in the same magnetic field, even when that magnetic field is disturbed.
ZYX are the first cartridge manufacturer to develop and implement this unique, ‘one-point ground terminal, dual output system’ and are therefore able to completely solve this problem.
This new system has been implemented in all of the new Ultimate Exceed models.
Now, with these new models, we can instantly and clearly hear the benefits of the homogenous
sound reproduction of left and right channels that have been generated in the same magnetic field.
We have natural and sensual sound and a truly glorious analogue reproduction.
And the achievement of a true emotional, analogue sound that we have been striving for.
Striking, intense transients, sharp focus and localization, we can even ‘feel’ the skin of
a large drum resonating as if it were a live performance.
The Ultimate Exceed models get us even closer to the real, live musical event.
World First C-1000 Carbon Cantilever in Moving Coil Cartridge
The Ultimate Exceed 100 use a carbon cantilever for the very first time in a moving coil cartridge.
The carbon rod is made from 1000 pieces of composite carbon fiber, hence the name C-1000 carbon cantilever.
This composite carbon fiber is more rigid than aluminum, iron and titanium.
In addition, its specific gravity is just half that of boron. Therefore we can be sure that
the C-1000 carbon cantilever is the ultimate and ideal cantilever material for analogue record playback.
The carbon cantilever gives us the widest frequency range and a superior tracking performance.
A further major benefit is that the mechanical sound signal picked up at the stylus can travel through
to the coil in a straight and direct fashion by way of the 1000 pieces of mechanical carbon lines.
This ensures that reflected, repeated or modulated mechanical sound signals are completely absent.
The overall result is that you will enjoy the finest, most natural,
most dynamic and true to source sound that you have ever experienced.
Double Structure Body
By combining non-metallic materials in the construction of the body,
the resonance occurring on the body's surface is excluded from influencing the generator system.
An additional advantage is that this method of construction is both light and rigid.
Magnetic Circuit for Real Stereo
This magnetic circuit has one of ideal construction which can achive said 15 items of vital design points.
You will listen smooth and natural real stereo which sound balance of both channel is extremely even.
Micro-Ridge Stylus
The stylus used Ultimate Exceed series has the edges of the diamond shank set parallel
to the sides of the cantilever.
Using this type of stylus, the hardest axis of the crystal is aligned to act as the contact point
with the record groove. This gives stable and smooth tracing and produces a very refined sound,
with the additional benefit of giving the stylus an extended life time 2000 hours.
The stylus is of the Micro-ridge type, which was originally developed in Japan and offers
the highest performance.
The contact radius is always 3μm by the ridge made with 6μm thickness.
Pure 6N OFC Crystal Copper Wire Generator Coils
This perfect crystal copper wire produced by special process,
in order to achive an even sound balance across the entire audible range.
Technical Data
Type： Moving Coil (Dynamic)
“REAL STEREO” Generator System
Cryogenic Treatment：Temperature: -196 ℃ (-320оF)
Coil Wire：6N OFC Crystal Copperφ0.035mm
Output Voltage：0.24mV (HO:0.48mV) (3.54cm/sec, 1kHz)
Frequency Response：10 Hz - 100 kHz
±1dB 20 Hz - 20 kHz
Channel Separation：＞ 30dB 〔 1kHz 〕
Channel Balance：＜ 0.5dB 〔 1kHz 〕
Recommended Tracking Force：2.0gm 〔 20 ゜C-25 ゜C 〕
Tracking Force Range：1.7gm - 2.5gm
Trackability：＞ 60μm /2.0gm
EQ Compliance horizontal：15×10-6cm/dyne
vertical 12×10-6cm/dyne
Internal Impedance：4.0 Ω (HO:8.0 Ω)
Load Impedance：＞ 100Ω
Cantilever Material：C-1000 Carbon φ0.30mm
Stylus：Micro-Ridge Solid Diamond□0.1mm
Contact Radius, Life Time：3μm×60μm, 2000Hour/2.0gm
Output Terminals： φ1.25mm gold plated〔EIA〕
Terminal Board：Glass Epoxy Plate
Dimensions： 16.2mm(W)×19.7mm(L)×x17.6mm(H)
Net Weight： 5.0gm, 7.7gm(TB), 9.0gm(SB)