Our top model custom handbuilt phono cartridge, featuring matched crystal copper coils and 0.22 or 0.30mV/channel output. A version with matched crystal gold coils and 0.38 mV/channel output is also available.
As a result of phono cartridge builder A.J. van den Hul’s continuous research into improving his phono cartridge designs The COLIBRI has seen the light of day.
The COLIBRI is the improved successor to our GRASSHOPPER “BEAUTY” series of phono cartridges where many building components have been removed in a highly successful quest to return to the plain essence of phono transduction.
The result is an unbelievably straightforward sounding “clean and open” design, in all its aspects bearing much resemblance to the “Colibri” named tropical bird’s swiftness, elegance and beauty; Hence the cartridge’s name.
Brand: Van den Hul
Model Name/Number: Colibri XGW
Price (RRP): £5500
Choice Hifi Price: £2490
Product Information:
See picture for actual specifications.
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THE COLIBRI
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| version |
a) XCP & XCM
b) XCP-HO & XCM-HO
c) XGP & XGM |
| stylus replacement |
see (*1) |
| stylus shape |
VDH – IS |
| stylus radii |
2 x 85 Micron |
| frequency range |
5 – 65.000 Hz |
| tracking force |
13.5 – 15 mN
see (*3) |
| static compliance |
35 Micron/mN
see (*3) |
| tracking ability |
70 Micron |
| output voltage |
a) 0.22 mV RMS
b) 0.30 mV RMS
c) 0.38 mV RMS |
| channel unbalance |
< 0.5 dB |
| channel separation |
> 35 / > 30 dB |
| stylus tip mass |
0.24 Milligram |
| system weight |
see (*4) |
| vertical tracking angle |
22 Degrees |
| load capacitance |
see (*2) |
| load impedance |
a) 500 – 1000 Ohm
b) 500 – 1000 Ohm
c) 500 – 1000 Ohm |
| eff tone arm mass |
see (*3) + (*4) + (*5) |
| moving coil resistance |
a) 21 Ohm +/- 10%
b) 96 Ohm +/- 10%
c) 36 Ohm +/- 10% |
| extra info |
(*1): Stylus replacement and other services available on request.
(*2): Non critical.
(*3): Versions optimized for lower tracking forces (allowing very light arms) can be built on special request. These have a higher static compliance.
(*4): P and M type suffix:
Each of the three above mentioned main versions of The COLIBRI are available with either:
- A regular carbon-nylon plastic body. Total cartridge weight is 6 gram. Suitable for arms with an effective tone arm mass of 8 gram to 14 gram. The plastic bodied version carries the -P suffix in its name.
- A metal body. Total cartridge weight is 7 gram. Suitable for arms with an effective tone arm mass of 10 gram to 14 gram. The metal bodied version carries the -M suffix in its name.
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Age: 6 months
Condition: New
Voltage: N/A
Packaging? Yes
Accessories? Yes
Item Location: In Stock
Status: New
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