ZYX ULTIMATE VX 4D

With the new ZYX ‘VX’ series, we have succeeded in developing a world first new power generation system that can instantly eliminate the eddy currents at the point of generation. The eddy currents are eliminated simultaneously, on both the north and south pole surfaces of the yoke. We therefore avoid the negative effects that these would have had on the produced sound quality.

The VX power generation system eliminates any changes in magnetic field strength caused by changes in the magnetic resistance of the magnetic circuit due to the influence of eddy currents. This makes it possible for the generating coil to generate power within a constant magnetic field.

With the advances in quality that the VX system brings, the listening experience is vastly improved.

Natural and clear sound is produced without any effect of intermodulation. The maximum amount of information is retrieved from the vinyl record with dynamic swings, naturalness and solid soundstage imaging – the sovereign aspect of analog playback.

The ZYX Ultimate series (Airy, 4D, OMEGA and ASTRO) 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.

Technical Data

HO:High output Model

Type Moving Coil (Dynamic)

“REAL STEREO” Generator System

Cryogenic Treatment Temperature: -196 ℃ (-320оF)

Coil Wire X type

  XX type

  S type

X:6N Crystal Copper φ 0.035mm

XX:5N Large Crystal Copper φ 0.035mm

S:5N Silver φ 0.035mm

Output Voltage 0.24mV (HO:0.48mV) (3.54cm/sec, 1kHz)

Frequency Response

±1dB 10 Hz - 100 kHz

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

  vertical

15×10-6cm/dyne

12×10-6cm/dyne

Internal Impedance X, XX:4.0 Ω (HO:8.0 Ω)　S:2.5 Ω(HO:4.0 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 16.8mm(W)×19.0mm(L)×x15.6mm(H)

Net Weight 4.1gm, 6.8gm(TB2), 8.0gm(SB2)