The Van Den Hul Crimson-XGW Stradivarius Cartridge is a top-performance custom handbuilt moving coil phono cartridge. This is the result of a crossbreed of our models “The Canary” and “The Condor”. This cartridge is available in natural light wood color, dark wood color, and a red colored (also wooden) version. The wooden models are all available with a special lacquer which is the original lacquer of the Stradivarius. All the wooden models are available as the new “Crimson Stradivarius” which gives the cartridge a unique sound impression. On special request a Polycarbonate body is available.
Specific characteristics of this great cartridge are a relatively high (0,65mV) output, gold coils, a Samarium-Cobalt magnet, extended channel separation, and superb tracking ability.
As the popularity of vinyl is reviving again, many requests came in to develop a High-end phono cartridge for a more affordable price than The Colibri. The Crimson is the result and probably one of the cartridges with the best value for money available. It is completely hand-built by the Master himself and comes with a 200-hour service check-up, free of charge (for the original owner).
