VPI Shyla MC Cartridge

A pinnacle of analog design, the Shyla Dual Moving-Coil Cartridge fuses Audio-Technica's decades of Japanese cartridge mastery with VPI's renowned turntable expertise. This sophisticated phono cartridge excels at extracting vinyl's full sonic potential, showcasing a musically balanced presentation anchored by a refined midrange, commanding low-frequency response, and transparent treble articulation. Its engineering foundation includes a precision line contact stylus, boron cantilever, and high-energy neodymium magnet assembly that work in concert to maintain unwavering tracking accuracy through complex musical passages. Premium PCOCC conductors in the coils and terminals preserve signal integrity, while strategically engineered internal damping and a hybrid aluminum/polymer chassis effectively suppress unwanted resonances and harmonic distortion. Delivering 0.6mV output with superior channel isolation, the Shyla renders recordings with compelling spatial definition, tonal richness, and dynamic expression. Conveniently designed with threaded mounting provisions, it represents an exceptional choice for serious vinyl collectors demanding uncompromising sonic performance.

Cartridge Specs:
Frequency Response: 15-50,000 Hz
Channel Separation: 30 (dB at 1 kHz)
Vertical Tracking Angle: 23°
Vertical Tracking Force: 1.6-2.0 g (1.8 g standard)
Stylus Construction: Nude square shank
Recommended Load Impedance: Min. 100 ohms
Coil Impedance: 12 ohms (1 kHz)
DC Resistance: 12 ohms
Coil Inductance: 25 µH (1 kHz)
Output: 0.6 mV (1 kHz, 5 cm/sec.)
Channel Balance: 0.5 dB (1 kHz)
Stylus Shape: Special line contact
Cantilever: 0.26 mm diameter solid boron
Dynamic Compliance: 15 x 10-6 cm/dyne (100 Hz)
Mount: Half-inch
Dimensions (HWD): 0.68" x 0.67" x 1.01"
Weight: 0.30 oz