Zyx Cartridge Range
We are not permitted to offer this brand of cartridge outside the UK.
Please beware of “grey import” Zyx cartridges in the UK. These cartridges will not be covered by ANY warranty. Origin Live is an official dealer for these cartridges so please call us if you are in any doubt and we will be only too happy to advise. We can check serial number records to establish all officially imported products.
Zyx Cartridges Range
Regarded as one, if not the top cartridge manufacturers in the world, ZYX (pronounced “zikks”) is now establishing itself in the UK.
“The natural detail and extension is almost startling after years of living with Benzes and Koetsus and Clearaudios and Shelters and van Den Huls and whatevers. This is one major area that drives vinyl lovers to change cartridges to find that ideal balance between enjoying fine detail and life-like resolution, but without any artificial harshness and glare” Audio10 Review
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Zyx Cartridge Range Comparison
Cartridge | R50 Bloom 3 | Ultimate Dynamic |
Type | Moving coil | Moving Coil |
Output Voltage | 0.24mV (0.48mV) (3.54cm/sec, 1kHz) | 0.15mV (3.54cm/sec, 1kHz) |
Frequency Response ±1dB |
10 Hz – 100 kHz 20 Hz – 20 kHz |
10 Hz – 100 kHz 20 Hz – 20 kHz |
Channel Separation | > 30dB 〔 1kHz 〕 | > 30dB 〔 1kHz 〕 |
Channel Balance | < 0.5dB 〔 1kHz 〕 | < 0.5dB 〔 1kHz 〕 |
Trackability | >60μm /2.0gm | >60μm /2.0gm |
Stylus Type | Line-contact Solid Diamond □0.1mm | Micro-Ridge Solid Diamond□0.1mm |
Cantilever | Black ALMg5 tube φ0.45×φ0.30mm | C-1000 Composite Carbon φ0.30mm |
Tracking Force | 1.7gm – 2.5gm | 1.7gm – 2.5gm |
Weight | 5.0gm, 7.7gm(TB), 9.5gm(SB) | 6.8gm(TB2 pre-mounted), 8.0gm(SB2) |
Dimensions | 16.2mm(W)×19.7mm(L)×x17.6mm(H) | 16.8mm(W)×19.0mm(L)×16.5mm(H) |