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About the IQ3
The Audio Note IQ3 moving magnet cartridge is designed with a rigid yet lightweight Pocon body equipped with integral threaded inserts for improved mechanical coupling to the tonearm head-shell. It uses extremely fine copper wire coils and the same titanium cantilever and Type 1 stylus diamond found in the legendary Audio Note IO I moving coil cartridge, delivering a level of performance rarely achieved in moving magnet designs. The stylus assembly is fully removable and interchangeable with other IQ series stylus assemblies, allowing easy replacement or upgrades. It is optimized for use with a moving magnet compatible phono stage with a recommended input impedance of 47K Ohms and total capacitance not exceeding 200pF to maintain frequency response integrity. The cartridge offers a dynamic and detailed sound with treble speed reminiscent of high-end MC cartridges, combining the scale and ease of MM amplification.
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