Charisma Audio Reference One Moving Coil Cartridge
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Product Summary
The Charisma Audio Reference One is a high-performance moving coil cartridge designed to deliver exceptional analogue detail, dynamic expression and tonal accuracy. Built using carefully selected materials and precision engineering, it is intended for serious vinyl systems where musical realism and clarity are essential.
The cartridge uses a low-mass moving coil generator combined with a precision stylus profile and lightweight cantilever system. This design allows extremely accurate groove tracing, helping reveal fine musical textures, spatial cues and dynamic contrast across a wide range of recordings.
With its refined sonic balance and excellent tracking ability, the Reference One provides a natural and engaging listening experience while pairing effectively with high-quality tonearms and dedicated moving coil phono stages.
Key Benefits
- High-performance moving coil phono cartridge
- Low-mass generator design for improved detail retrieval
- Precision stylus profile for accurate groove tracking
- Excellent musical detail and dynamic performance
- Natural and balanced tonal presentation
- Designed for high-quality analogue playback systems
- Compatible with a wide range of tonearms and MC phono stages
Technical Specifications
Cartridge Type
- Type: Moving Coil (MC)
- Mounting: Standard half-inch mount
- Cartridge Weight: Approx. 8 g
Stylus & Cantilever
- Stylus: Line-contact nude diamond
- Cantilever: Lightweight alloy cantilever
- Vertical Tracking Angle: 20°
Electrical
- Output Voltage: Approx. 0.4 mV
- Internal Impedance: 12 ohms
- Recommended Load: 100 – 1,000 ohms
Performance
- Frequency Response: 20 – 30,000 Hz
- Channel Separation: > 30 dB
- Channel Balance: < 0.5 dB
- Dynamic Compliance: Approx. 10 µm/mN
- Recommended Tracking Force: 1.9 g ± 0.1 g
What’s in the Box
- Charisma Audio Reference One moving coil cartridge
- Protective stylus guard
- Mounting hardware
- Product documentation
