JICO Clipper-S Designed For Straight-Shooters
The new JICO Clipper-S cartridge and headshell have been precision-engineered for straight tonearms.
JICO's Clipper-S is a new Moving Magnet (MM) cartridge and headshell system, specifically designed for straight tonearms and built on the success of the wonderfully retro-futurist styled original JICO Clipper, which was developed for S- and J-shaped arms.
Touted for eliminating potential misalignment caused by using headshells designed for S-shaped arms, the Clipper-S features a precision-angled headshell that ensures proper cartridge alignment, accurate tracking, and natural, balanced sound reproduction when fitted to a straight arm.
The Clipper-S boasts "the world's first tapered S-cantilever with a solid conical diamond stylus" that promises "exceptional clarity and dynamics across the frequency range", which we assume is the same as the OG Clipper's 20Hz to 20kHz range, with an output voltage range of 5.0mV to 8.0mV.
It also offers dual compatibility with JICO's MM Clipper stylus and SHURE-44 replacement styli, and is fully compatible with KORG's handytraxx series, including the handytraxx Tube and handytraxx 1bit portable turntables.
Greg Chapman, co-founder of Feel Flows Audio, JICO's UK distributor, told StereoNET:
There's growing interest in straight-arm decks in the UK market, particularly among younger vinyl enthusiasts. The Clipper-S provides a beautifully engineered, Japanese-made solution that fits seamlessly with these turntables.
The JICO Clipper-S is available now at a retail price of £399.95.
For more information visit JICO
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