Acoustical Systems
Archon
Original price was: $3,595.00USD.$2,899.00USDCurrent price is: $2,899.00USD.
The Archon© delivers a sonic portrayal that is vividly live and captivating in its expansive openness, offering vibrant detail and a lush harmonic framework. The sound is remarkably natural and vibrant, excelling in human voice reproduction and lifelike timbre. Unveiling a broad soundstage, it faithfully recreates the recording environment, complete with organic positioning and wide dynamic range. Crafted from a solid block of ultra-strong Timet 1100, a unique uni-body design houses the Archon©. Internal liquid damping enhances energy transfer, preserving even the finest nuances, enriching the sonic landscape with seldom-heard harmonics and subtle ambience.
Specifications:
| Output | 0.5 mV |
|---|---|
| Coils | Silver |
| Chassis | Ultra-rigid special dampened titanium “Timet 1100” |
| Static Compliance | 17-19 mm/N (18°C to 30°C) |
| Tracking Force Range | 16 to 20 mN |
| Recommended Tracking Force | 18 mN |
| Channel Balance | Better than 0.5 dB / at 1 kHz |
| Channel Separation | 28 dB |
| Frequency Response | 15 Hz to 32 kHz +/- 2 dB |
| Stylus | Shibata EVO |
| Internal Resistance | 8 Ohms |
| Load Resistance | 40-1000 Ohms |
| Cantilever | C37-coated tempered aluminum |
| Weight | 11.5 grams |