1042 Cartridge

The 1042 is a cartridge for the audiophile who demands the ultimate sonic performance from their system, together with the convenience of a user replacable stylus. The extended groove contact of its Gyger-S diamond gives the 1042 unsurpassed resolution of the fine groove modulations, producing an exceptionally detailed, smooth and musical sound.

Replacement styli: 1042 - D42 stylus

Frequency Response 20Hz-20kHz±3dB
Channel Balance 2dB @ 1kHz
Channel Separation 25dB @ 1kHz
Sensitivity 6.5mV±1.5dB, 1kHz @ 5 cm/sec
Static Compliance 24mm/N lat., 16mm/N vert
Equivalent tip mass 0.45 mg
Vertical Tracking Angle 24°
Stylus Radius 1006 Elliptical, 1012GX Gyger II,
1022GX Gyger I, 1042 Gyger S
Stylus Type Replaceable
Load Resistance 47,000 Ohm
Load Capacitance 150-200pF
Internal Inductance 570 mH
Internal Resistance 660 Ohm
Cartridge Weight 6.3g
Fixing Centre 0.5�?� (12.7mm)
Playing Weight 1.5-2.0g (1.7g nom.)

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