JSD Novel Gold

EMT · HIFI

JSD Novel Gold

The flagship moving-coil transducer engineered for profound musical expression.

The EMT JSD Novel Gold represents the absolute zenith of the brand's contemporary high-fidelity cartridge development. Emerging from a rigorous six-year research and development cycle, this flagship model updates EMT's historic broadcast generator with cutting-edge material science. It serves as a masterclass in modern micromechanics, engineered explicitly for listeners who demand uncompromised harmonic completeness alongside the brand's legendary dynamic authority. Sitting at the undisputed apex of the HIFI line, the Novel Gold commands a distinct position in the catalogue through its unapologetic embrace of precious materials. While its sibling, the Novel Titan, pursues a path of clinical silver-wired symmetry, the Gold variant is intentionally tuned for holistic musical realism. Every element, from the dense alloy shell to the hand-wound coils, is selected to control mechanical energy dissipation and cultivate structural purity. To listen to the Novel Gold is to experience an remarkably full-bodied and saturated sonic presentation. It completely avoids the lean, overly etched perspective of typical modern moving-coil designs, replacing it with an authoritative bass response and an intensely palpable mid-range. Instruments possess a physical weight and golden tonal hue that feels intimately live, while the specialized cantilever recovers complex ambient information with effortless, fluid poise.

Key Features

01

Multi-Layer Core Transducer

An innovative two-part coil core arranged around a high-strength titanium carrier to substantially reduce Eddy Current losses and micro-vibrational distortion.

02

Pure Gold Coils

Wound by hand with 4N high-purity gold wire to deliver a remarkably rich, warm, and harmonically complete audio experience.

03

Titanium and Sapphire Cantilever

A sophisticated dual-material assembly featuring a robust titanium tube bonded to a sapphire tip-arm for maximum structural rigidity and transient speed.

04

MR HP Diamond Stylus

A sophisticated multi-radius profile cut to perfection, optimizing the contact area within the groove walls for exceptional tracking accuracy and minimal record wear.

05

High-Density Gold-Plated Body

Milled from a heavy, specialized alloy and finished with a matt gold plating to ensure supreme resonance control and absolute electrical shielding.

The Multi-Layer Innovation

Chapter 01

The Multi-Layer Innovation

The foundation of the Novel series rests upon a complete reimagining of the traditional moving-coil generator. By segmenting the coil core into two distinct parts and isolating them along a rigid titanium support framework, EMT engineers managed to minimize the parasitic magnetic eddies that blur fine detail. This micro-mechanical breakthrough secures an extraordinarily quiet background, allowing the naturally fluid traits of the vinyl medium to emerge without electronic glare.
High-Density Architecture

Chapter 02

High-Density Architecture

Weighing in at a substantial 18 grams, the chassis of the Novel Gold is purpose-designed to sink and dissipate micro-mechanical resonances before they can influence the generator. The heavy alloy structure anchors the cartridge firmly into high-mass tonearms, guaranteeing optimal stability during highly modulated dynamic passages. Every surface is treated with a specialized matte gold plating that is as functional as it is visually striking, providing a dense external barrier against airborne vibrations.
The Pure Gold Identity

Chapter 03

The Pure Gold Identity

While technical measurements dictate the cartridge's physical tracking precision, the implementation of pure gold generator coils defines its unique emotional character. The electrical properties of gold introduce a natural harmonic saturation to the presentation, fleshing out the body of acoustic string instruments, brass, and human voices. It delivers an intensely colorful, cinematic presentation that honors the historic EMT broadcast legacy while setting a new standard for modern resolution.

Specifications

DiamondMR HP
CantileverSapphire & Titanium
TransducerEMT multi-layer
CoilGold 4N
MagnetAlNiCo, gold-plated
BodyHigh densitiy, gold plated
Connection1/2" – 4pin
Vertical Tracking Angle23°
Weight18g
Tracking Force2,1g
Output Voltage1mV @ 5cm/s
Compliance12µm/mN
Frequency Response20 - 30‘000Hz
Impedance2x 20Ω
Recommended Load100 - 200Ω