Custom handbuilt moving coil cartridges with the coil, frontpole and suspension of THE GRASSHOPPER: the best cartridge available for its price.
The FROG ® is available in three versions:
Standard Version: Output 0.65 mV/channel, matched crystal copper-wire coils and extra magnet modification
Gold Version: Output 0.65 mV/channel, matched crystal gold-wire coils and extra magnet modification
High Ouput Version: Output 2.25 mV/channel, matched crystal copper-wire coils and extra magnet modification
Brand: Van den Hul
Model Name/Number: The Frog
Price (RRP): £1999
Choice Hifi Price: £750
Product Information:
TECHNICAL DATA
version |
a) Standard
b) Gold
c) High Output |
stylus shape |
VDH – IS |
stylus radii |
2 x 85 Micron |
frequency range |
5 – 55.000 Hz |
tracking force |
13.5 – 16.0 mN |
static compliance |
35 Micron/mN |
tracking ability |
70 – 80 Micron |
output voltage |
a) 0.65 mV RMS
b) 0.65 mV RMS
c) 2.25 mV RMS |
channel unbalance |
< 0.3 dB |
channel separation |
> 35 / > 30 dB |
stylus tip mass |
0.32 Milligram |
system weight |
8.2 Gram |
vertical tracking angle |
22 Degrees |
load impedance |
a) 500 (> 200) Ohm
b) 500 (> 200) Ohm
c) 47k (> 1k) Ohm |
eff tone arm mass |
6 – 10 Gram |
moving coil resistance |
a) 21 Ohm +/- 10%
b) 16 Ohm +/- 10%
c) 96 Ohm +/- 10% |
Age: 6 Years
Condition: 7/10
Voltage: N/A
Finish/Colour: Green
Packaging? Yes
Accessories? Yes
Item Location: In Stock
Status: Second Hand