Ultimate VX Airy vs Ultimate Exceed 100
The Ultimate Exceed 100 matches the Ultimate VX Airy on output (0.2 mV), compliance (15 cu), tracking force (2.0 g), and channel separation (30 dB).
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The ZYX Ultimate VX Airy is a premium moving-coil (dynamic) phono cartridge from ZYX’s Ultimate series. The official specifications describe it as using ZYX’s “REAL STEREO” generator system, a carbon cantilever, and a Micro-Ridge solid diamond stylus. It is available in a low-output version and a high-output (HO) version, with North American retail pricing listed at $3,600 for the Ultimate VX Airy.
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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 Exceed 100 matches the Ultimate VX Airy on output (0.2 mV), compliance (15 cu), tracking force (2.0 g), and channel separation (30 dB).
The Ultimate VX 100 matches the Ultimate VX Airy on output (0.2 mV), compliance (15 cu), tracking force (2.0 g), and cartridge type (MC).
The Starling's output is 0.5 mV against the Ultimate VX Airy's 0.2 mV, its compliance 12 cu against 15 cu, and its channel separation 35 dB against 30 dB. Both share tracking force (2.0 g).
The MC Reference's output is 0.4 mV against the Ultimate VX Airy's 0.2 mV and its tracking force 1.8 g against 2.0 g. Both share compliance (15 cu) and cartridge type (MC).
Ultimate Exceed Airy
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