The Cusis E is the entry point of our moving coil cartridge range, giving great detail and musicality, and never detracting from the music.
- Elliptical Stylus
- Aluminium Cantilever
- Large Aluminium Chassis
- High Density Acetyl Body
Michell Cusis Moving Coil Cartridges
All of Michell’s Cusis cartridges share the same moving coil design. At the heart of the cartridge is a samarium-cobalt magnet which is combined with pure iron to create a very stable magnetic field within the cartridge.
30μ pure copper wire is used to precision wind the cartridge coils onto an ultra-lightweight armature, which is mounted onto a specially designed damper. The damper has been specifically designed to give the stylus assembly the perfect support, which ensures the stylus tracks the groove precisely. The number of coils, resultant output and body material, have all been optimized for each model’s stylus assembly, to give the best possible audio output.
The construction of the cartridge has been carefully designed to eliminate vibration and resonance. The aluminium chassis is designed to absorb unwanted vibration and give a rigid platform to mount the cartridge parts.
While the body materials, shapes and exterior patterns have also been designed to further reduce vibration and resonance, resulting in truly unrivalled levels of detail and neutrality.
"Balances accuracy with sweetness so less than pristine pressings still shine.
Beyond getting the basics right, this moving-coil cart has a sweetness and immediacy to everything it does that is extremely compelling."
Michell Cusis Moving Coil Cartridge Features
CUSIS E
Elliptical Stylus
Aluminium Cantilever
Large Aluminium Chassis
High Density Acetyl Body
CUSIS E/H
Elliptical Stylus
Aluminium Cantilever
Large Aluminium Chassis
High Density Acetyl Body
High Output For Use With MM Phono Stages
CUSIS S
Shibata Stylus
Boron Cantilever
Extended Frequency Response
Large Aluminium Chassis
High Density Acetyl Body
CUSIS M
Ultra-Precise Microline Stylus
Boron Cantilever
Reduced Coil Mass
Class Leading Frequency Response
Large Aluminium Chassis
Carbon Loaded Dampening Body
Michell Cusis Moving Coil Cartridge Specifications
| MODEL | CUSIS E | CUSIS E/H | CUSIS S | CUSIS M |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tracking Force | 2.0 Grams | 2.0 Grams | 2.0 Grams | 2.0 Grams |
| Loading | 100 Ω | 47KΩ | 100 Ω | 100 Ω |
| Frequency Response | 20-25000 Hz | 20-25000hz | 20-35000hz | 15-45000Hz |
| Output Voltage | 0.35mV | 2mV | 0.4mV | 0.25mV |
| Weight | 8.9 Grams | 8.9 Grams | 8.9 Grams | 8.1 Grams |
| Cantilever Material | Aluminium | Aluminium | Boron | Boron |
| Stylus Profile | Elliptical | Elliptical | Shibata | Ultra Precise Microline |
| Channel Balance | <1dB | <1.5dB | <1dB | <1dB |
| Channel Separation | 23dB | 22dB | 25dB | 28dB |
| Compliance | 8x10-6 Centimetre Dyne | 8x10-6 Centimetre Dyne | 8x10-6 Centimetre Dyne | 8x10-6 Centimetre Dyne |
| Tracking Ability | 70µ / 2.0 Grams | 70µ / 2.0 Grams | 70µ / 2.0 Grams | 70µ / 2.0 Grams |
| Internal Impedance | 4.5 Ω | 130 Ω | 4.5 Ω | 3 Ω |
| Type | Moving Coil | Moving Coil | Moving Coil | Moving Coil |
| Coil Material | Pure 30µ Copper | Pure 30µ Copper | Pure 30µ Copper | Pure 30µ Copper |
| Run In Period | > 40 Hours | > 40 Hours | > 40 Hours | > 40 Hours |
| Body Material | Acetyl | Acetyl | Acetyl | Carbon Loaded Acrylic |
