Ultimate VX 100 vs Ultimate VX Airy
The Ultimate VX Airy matches the Ultimate VX 100 on output (0.2 mV), compliance (15 cu), tracking force (2.0 g), and cartridge type (MC).
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The ZYX Ultimate VX 100 is a high-end moving coil phono cartridge from ZYX’s Ultimate series. It uses the VX-MC power generation system, a Micro-Ridge stylus, and ZYX’s C-1000 carbon cantilever design for refined tracking and resolution. UK pricing in the supplied retailer data is £1,350, while other retailers list similar figures around £1,309.
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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 Ultimate VX Airy matches the Ultimate VX 100 on output (0.2 mV), compliance (15 cu), tracking force (2.0 g), and cartridge type (MC).
The Ultimate Exceed 100 matches the Ultimate VX 100 on output (0.2 mV), compliance (15 cu), tracking force (2.0 g), and stylus type (Microridge).
The Starling's output is 0.5 mV against the Ultimate VX 100's 0.2 mV and its compliance 12 cu against 15 cu. Both share tracking force (2.0 g) and cartridge type (MC).
The Dorian's output is 0.6 mV against the Ultimate VX 100's 0.2 mV, its compliance 12 cu against 15 cu, and its tracking force 1.9 g against 2.0 g. Both share cartridge type (MC).
Ultimate Exceed Airy
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