Van den Hul The Frog Gold Moving Coil Cartridge
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Van den Hul The Frog Gold Moving Coil Cartridge
The Frog Gold MC Cartridge is a high-quality, handbuilt moving coil audiophile cartridge with a frequency range of 5-55,000 Hz and an output voltage of 0.65 mV/channel. It has a production time of about two weeks and is recommended for use with tone arms weighing between 6-10 grams.
DESCRIPTION:
The Frog Gold is a custom handbuilt moving coil audiophile cartridge with the coil of a GRASSHOPPER III and the frontpole and suspension of the GRASSHOPPER IV: the best cartridge available for its price.
The Frog Gold MC Cartridge - Output 0.65 mV/channel, matched crystal gold-wire coils and extra magnet modification.
Production time:
The production time for The Frog cartridge after ordering is about two weeks.
SPECIFICATIONS:
| Stylus Shape: | VDH - IS |
| Stylus Radii: | 2 x 85 Micron |
| Frequency Range: | 5 - 55.000 Hz |
| Tracking Force: | 13.5 - 16 mN |
| Static Compliance: | 35 Micron/mN |
| Tracking Ability at 15mN at 315Hz: | 70 - 80 Micron |
| Output Voltage at 1 kHz at 5.7 cm/s eff.: | 0.65 mV RMS |
| Channel Unbalance: | < 0.3 dB |
| Channel Separation at 1kHz / 10kHz: | > 35 / > 30 dB |
| Equivalent Stylus Tip Mass: | 0.32 Milligram |
| System Weight: | 8.2 Gram |
| Vertical Tracking Angle : | 22 Degrees |
| Load Capacitance: | non critical |
| Recommended Load Impedance: | 500 (> 200) Ohm |
| Recommended Eff Tone arm Mass: | 6 - 10 Gram |
| Moving Coil Resistance per channel: | 16 Ohm +/- 10% |
Caring for your Speakers and Amplifiers
To Keep your equipment safe these are some best practices to note. Please be advised that this is only to reduce the risk of misuse and is not an exhaustive list.
Speakers
- Speaker terminals are marked red and black, ensure your amplifier to the speakers are wired on the same colours
- Ensure no loose speaker wire from the red touches a loose wire from the black as this will lead to a short circuit and damage either the speaker, the amplifier or both.
- Not all speakers are designed to play at max volume, kindly consider the pairing of your amplifier and speakers
- Speaker cabinets cannot be replaced please handle with care.
AV & Stereo Amplifiers
- If your amplifier has HDMI ports, ensure all devices are off before plugging in the HDMI cable
- Turn off the amplifier before swoping out or adding speaker cable
- Amplifiers generate heat, place them in a well ventilated space. if possible avoid having anything on top of the unit.
- adding a surge protector can assist with power dips which are likely to damage your devices. Isotek and Furman are industry standard.
- Dusty environments can sometimes lead to accumulation of dust in the electronic components that might affect heat regulation
Shipping & Returns
- Free shipping on orders over R500 within the country.
- Standard delivery within 2–5 business days. Delays will be communicated. This might vary slightly depending on your location.
- Return items in original condition for a full refund. (unopened state)
- Returns that are open/unboxed will be subject to a handling fee. Refunds will only be processed after testing the unit.