Exceed Bloom vs R50 Bloom 3
The R50 Bloom 3 matches the Exceed Bloom on output (0.2 mV), tracking force (2.0 g), cartridge type (MC), and stylus type (Line_contact).
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The ZYX R50 Exceed Bloom is a low-output moving-coil phono cartridge and the entry model in ZYX’s Exceed series. It uses ZYX’s “REAL STEREO” generator system, a line-contact diamond stylus, and an aluminum cantilever. The standard version has a 0.24 mV output, while a high-output 0.48 mV version is also offered. It should be distinguished from the earlier ZYX R50 Bloom3, which is a related but separate model.
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The closest alternatives on specs, description and the systems they turn up in, with the specs they share set side by side.
The R50 Bloom 3 matches the Exceed Bloom on output (0.2 mV), tracking force (2.0 g), cartridge type (MC), and stylus type (Line_contact).
The R50 Bloom VX matches the Exceed Bloom on output (0.2 mV), compliance (15 cu), tracking force (2.0 g), and cartridge type (MC).
The L-04lo's output is 0.4 mV against the Exceed Bloom's 0.2 mV and its tracking force 1.8 g against 2.0 g. Both share compliance (15 cu) and cartridge type (MC).
The Arkiv's output is 0.1 mV against the Exceed Bloom's 0.2 mV, its compliance 12 cu against 15 cu, and its tracking force 1.6 g against 2.0 g. Both share cartridge type (MC).
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