{"product_id":"zyx-bloom-3h-mc-cartridge-w-zyx-live18-headshell-for-technics-turntables","title":"ZYX Bloom 3H MC Cartridge W\/ ZYX Live18 Headshell - For Technics Turntables","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eGeneral:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Bloom 3H is an MC (moving coil) cartridge from boutique Hi-Fi brand ZYX. The name ZYX represents three analog, three-dimensional elements: Time (Z), Amplitude (Y), and Frequency (X), representing the brand's focus on spatial sound reproduction.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt features a unique transparent cartridge body for a standout design that lets you see the delicate internals. The cantilever is made of an aluminum-magnesium alloy (ALMg5), paired with a line-contact stylus designed to trace record grooves precisely for high detail retrieval without listener fatigue. This is part of what gives the Bloom 3H its sonic character.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis cartridge has been fully tested and is functioning great. It was also inspected under our shop microscope and shows little wear on the stylus.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTo make it even better, this Bloom 3H comes mounted on a matching aluminum ZYX headshell. It is pre-mounted and ready for use on Technics turntables such as the SL-1200G, SL-1200GR2, and SL-1300G, as well as other compatible models, ensuring quick and easy installation. It also includes its original packaging, manual, and stylus protector, making it complete. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMSRP on the cartridge is $1200 and about $650 for the Headshell. This makes this around a $660 Discount compared to new.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMore From ZYX:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBloom 3H Cartrige:\u003cbr\u003eSpecially rigid black aluminum cantilever\u003cbr\u003eNormally the sound of aluminum is very natural, but cannot follow to high frequency perfectly. In order to achieve both its characteristic natural sound and the wide range reproduction, the R50 Bloom 3 has a newly developed rigid aluminum cantilever for the first time. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCartridge Case For REAL STEREO\u003cbr\u003eItem 11,12 and 13 of the vital design points make very complex demand of the body's electrical properties. Non metallic body is necessary in order to achieve these properties, and to prevent external disturbances from influencing the generator system and also, it prevents eddy currents in the case from effecting the generator output signal.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eStylus\u003cbr\u003eThe stylus used in the R50 Bloom 3 is the line-contact stylus which can playback up to 40 kHz. And also it 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSuper High speed reproduction engine (magnetic circuit)\u003cbr\u003eThis circuit is specially processed to null magnetic resistance within magnetic gap, and enables high speed power generation against signals over entire bandwidth straightly without time delay.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLive18 Headshell:\u003cbr\u003eLight weight, highly rigid, and non-resonant structure\u003cbr\u003eLIVE18 is precisely machine tooled one by one out of an aluminum block with precise and even molecular arrangement remained unchanged. Only the parts where it is necessary is thickened, resulting in high rigidity and light weight. Further, it is structured not to have sequentially the same shape to kill standing wave generation. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e18 circuits to cancel longitudinal wave vibration\u003cbr\u003eVibration emitted from a phono cartridge vibrates a head shell with crude or longitudinal wave. The vibration causes resonance in the head shell and reflects to the cartridge, resulting in having considerable harmful effects to the sound quality reproduced by the cartridge. On the other hand, oscillating wave transmitted to a tone arm is reflected by the arm end back to the shell, giving overlaid vibration to the cartridge.\u003cbr\u003eIn order to solve this very important question, designers used to take measures by changing material and shell thickness. However, the result was that there was a change in transmission speed of oscillating wave, and it was found to be impossible to cancel longitudinal wave.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLIVE18 has been designed first time in the world by efficiently arranged 18 mechanical short circuits to evaporate the longitudinal wave vibrations. Figure 1~3 show the circuits for longitudinal waves, comparatively few. to horizontal spectrum direction, whereas Figure 1-4~18 show the mechanical short circuits for the longitudinal waves in vertical direction the same travel direction as from the cartridge. These circuits amazingly work effectively to sound reproduction of a phono cartridge. It is just what LIVE18 is with clear and natural and dynamic sound over wide range.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNon resonant finger\u003cbr\u003eThe finger is tapered to both vertical and horizontal directions to prevent from standing wave generation.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMost appropriate self-weight\u003cbr\u003eLIVE18 is designed to be 12grams in self-weight to fit every type of cartridge and tone arm.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHigh purity lead-wire\u003cbr\u003eCombination of gold plated terminal tip and high purity oxygen free high conductivity copper wire enables 100% transmission of a cartridge output signal.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDouble stopper pins\u003cbr\u003eA pair of stopper pin arranged vertically helps secure plug-in of the shell into the tone arm without loose.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSkyFi Cosmetic Notes:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eVery small signs of wear on cartridge and headshell, Very good condition overall.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eOwnership:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSingle Owner\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eGeneral Sound:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSmooth, uncolored, undistorted natural and clean\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCosmetic Condition:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e8\/10 = Very Good. Excellent front faceplate, one minor flaw on chassis side or top. See our detailed rating description \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/skyfiaudio.com\/pages\/our-rating-scale\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWorking Condition:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWorking perfectly and tested in our lab.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eIncluded:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eUnit and box\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePacking:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOriginal Manufacturers Packing\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSpecs:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCartridge Specifications\u003cbr\u003e- Cartridge Type: Moving Coil (Dynamic)\u003cbr\u003e- Generator System: Real Stereo (Cryogenic Treatment at -196 °C \/ -320 °F)\u003cbr\u003e- Output Voltage: 0.24 mV (0.48 mV at 3.54 cm\/sec, 1 kHz)\u003cbr\u003e- Frequency Response: ±1 dB (10 Hz–100 kHz \/ 20 Hz–20 kHz)\u003cbr\u003e- Channel Separation: \u0026gt;30 dB (at 1 kHz)\u003cbr\u003e- Channel Balance: \u0026lt;0.5 dB (at 1 kHz)\u003cbr\u003e- Tracking Force: Recommended: 2.0 g (Range: 1.7–2.5 g)\u003cbr\u003e- Trackability: \u0026gt;60 μm (at 2.0 g)\u003cbr\u003e- Compliance:\u003cbr\u003e- Horizontal: 15 × 10⁻⁶ cm\/dyne\u003cbr\u003e- Vertical: 12 × 10⁻⁶ cm\/dyne\u003cbr\u003e- Impedance:\u003cbr\u003e- Internal: 4.0 Ω (8.0 Ω)\u003cbr\u003e- Load: \u0026gt;100 Ω\u003cbr\u003e- Coil Wire: 6N OFC (φ 0.035 mm)\u003cbr\u003e- Cantilever Material: Black ALMg5 tube (φ 0.45 × φ 0.30 mm)\u003cbr\u003e- Stylus: Line-contact Solid Diamond (0.1 mm square)\u003cbr\u003e- Stylus Life \u0026amp; Radius: 6 μm × 35 μm; 2,000 hours (at 2.0 g)\u003cbr\u003e- Terminals \u0026amp; Board: φ 1.25 mm gold-plated (EIA); Glass Epoxy Plate\u003cbr\u003e- Dimensions: 16.2 mm (W) × 19.7 mm (L) × 17.6 mm (H)\u003cbr\u003e- Net Weight: 5.0 g (7.7 g TB, 9.5 g SB)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTesting Process:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWe start by doing a detailed physical inspection under light magnification to asses the cantilever condition, its position in the cartridge body, and the condition of the suspension.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWe also inspect any coil wires and the output connections to make sure it hasn't been strained. We then perform a light cleaning with specialized agents and very carefully blow dry with compressed air.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFollowing that, we conduct a thorough examination using our Wild Heerbrugg professional microscope. From there we can asses the wear and quality of the stylus and determine how much use it has seen, and if there are any mechanical issues. We can also identify if it needs further cleaning or care.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWe then move the cartridge to a digital microscope where we take photos of the cantilever and stylus for future reference.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNext we move to the test bench where we can check for continuity of each channel and resistance.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOn certain cartridges (or if the technician feels necessary) we install the cartridge on a turntable and run several test records to ascertain tacking ability, distortion, and compliance.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ZYX","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67620530684158,"sku":"108121","price":1190.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0003\/3275\/9084\/files\/zyx-bloom-3h-mc-cartridge-w-live18-headshell-for-technics-turntables-phono-141.jpg?v=1790709646","url":"https:\/\/skyfiaudio.com\/products\/zyx-bloom-3h-mc-cartridge-w-zyx-live18-headshell-for-technics-turntables","provider":"SkyFi Audio","version":"1.0","type":"link"}