Michell Cusis S

MICHELL CUSIS S

REFERENCE MOVING COIL CARTRIDGE


The Cusis S offers extended frequency response and incredible detail retrieval whilst retaining a level of musicality that is second to none.

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.


"The Cusis S sounds neutral, but without being dull or matter of fact at any stage."


"It's able to reveal a weight and potency that no other offering here can come close to."


"The Michell Cususi S is very accomplished. It’s tonal realism, three dimensionality, superb low-end extension and emotional engagement is something that no other design stitches together as effectively."


Michell Cusis S MC Cartridge Review

Group Test Winner

Hi-Fi Choice September 2021


MICHELL CARTRIDGE FEATURES

Michell Cusis E

MICHELL CUSIS E

Elliptical stylus

Aluminium cantilever

Large aluminium chassis 

High density Acetyl body




CUSIS E
Michell Cusis E

MICHELL CUSIS E/H

Elliptical stylus

Aluminium cantilever

Large aluminium chassis 

High density Acetyl body

High output for use with MM phono stages

CUSIS E/H
Michell Cusis S

MICHELL CUSIS S

Shibata stylus

Boron cantilever

Extended frequency response

Large aluminium chassis

High density Acetyl body


CUSIS S
Michell Cusis M

MICHELL CUSIS M

Ultra-precise Microline stylus

Boron Cantilever

Reduced coil mass

Class leading frequency response

Large aluminium chassis

Carbon loaded dampening body

CUSIS M

MICHELL CARTRIDGE SPECIFICATIONS

Model Cusis E Cusis E/H Cusis S Cusis M
Tracking Force 2.0g 2.0g 2.0g 2.0g
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 8.9g 8.9g 8.9g 8.1g
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 8x10-6cm/dyne 8x10-6cm/dyne 8x10-6cm/dyne 8x10-6cm/dyne
Tracking Ability 70µ / 2.0g 70µ / 2.0g 70µ / 2.0g 70µ / 2.0g
Internal Impedence 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
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