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 optimised 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. 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. Cusis E The Cusis E is the entry point of the Michell moving coil cartridge range, giving great detail and musicality, and never detracting from the music. Cusis E Specifications Output Voltage: 0.35 mV Tracking Force: 2 g Channel Separation: 23 dB Frequency Response: 20–25,000 Hz Compliance: 8 × 10⁻⁶ cm/dyne Channel Balance: < 1 dB Tracking Ability: 70 µ / 2 g Loading: 100 Ω Coil Material: Pure 30 µ Copper Internal Impedance: 4.5 Ω Stylus Profile: Elliptical Cantilever Material: Aluminium Body Material: Acetyl Weight: 8.9 g Running-In Period: 40 hours min Type: Moving Coil Cusis E/H The Cusis E/H is the high output variant of the highly acclaimed Cusis E cartridge, allowing it to now be used with MM phono stages. The entry point to the moving coil cartridge range, this stunning cartridge gives great detail and musicality, and never detracts from the music. Cusis E/H Specifications Tracking Force: 2.0 g Loading: 47 kΩ Frequency Response: 20–25,000 Hz Output Voltage: 2 mV Weight: 8.9 g Cantilever Material: Aluminium Stylus Profile: Elliptical Channel Balance: < 1.5 dB Channel Separation: 22 dB Compliance: 8 × 10⁻⁶ cm/dyne Tracking Ability: 70 µ / 2.0 g Internal Impedance: 130 Ω Type: Moving Coil Coil Material: Pure 30 µ Copper Run-In Period: > 40 hours Body Material: Acetyl Cusis S The Cusis S offers extended frequency response and incredible detail retrieval whilst retaining a level of musicality that is second to none. Cusis S Specifications Type: Moving Coil (MC) Stylus Profile: Shibata Cantilever Material: Boron Body Material: Acetyl Chassis: Large Aluminium Frequency Response: 20 Hz – 35 kHz Output Voltage: 0.4 mV Tracking Force: 2.0 g Loading: 100 Ω Internal Impedance: 4.5 Ω Channel Separation: 25 dB Channel Balance: < 1 dB Compliance: 8 × 10⁻⁶ cm/dyne Tracking Ability: 70 µ / 2.0 g Coil Material: Pure 30 µ Copper Weight: 8.9 g Run-In Period: > 40 hours Cusis M The Cusis M offers the audiophile an ultra high-end listening experience at a cost which belies its ability. It's quite simply one of the most accurate and musical moving coil cartridges available at any price. Cusis M Specifications Tracking Force: 2.0 g Loading: 100 Ω Frequency Response: 15–45,000 Hz Output Voltage: 0.25 mV Weight: 8.1 g Cantilever Material: Boron Stylus Profile: Ultra-Precise Microline Channel Balance: < 1 dB Channel Separation: 28 dB Compliance: 8 × 10⁻⁶ cm/dyne Tracking Ability: 70 µ / 2 g Internal Impedance: 3 Ω Type: Moving Coil Coil Material: Pure 30 µ Copper Running-In Period: 40 hours min Body Material: Carbon Loaded Acrylic
