The Kansui cartridge is better still than the Shilabe. Some parts and the manufacturing process have been refined. This is very much a hand built-cartridge by Noriyuki Miyajima that has balance, poise, stillness and great dynamics when required. Stereophile Class A recommended component
Body type : African blackwood
Frequency response : 20Hz to 32kHz
Output level : 0.23mV
Impedance : 16 ohms
Recommended load : 100 ohms
Tracking force : 2.0 – 2.5g 2.25g recommended
Stylus type : Shibata
Compliance 100Hz : 7×10-6cm/dyne
Weight : 10.4g