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CAR-20

KUZMA · CAR

CAR-20

A refined moving coil cartridge offering exceptional clarity and musical balance.

The Kuzma CAR-20 cartridge invites the listener to experience their vinyl collection with newfound transparency and poise. By leveraging advanced materials and meticulous assembly techniques, it bridges the gap between high-fidelity precision and musical enjoyment, making it a cornerstone for serious analogue systems. Positioned within the CAR range, this model benefits from the brand’s deep expertise in mechanical grounding and resonance control. Every aspect of the design, from the cantilever alignment to the generator housing, is calibrated to ensure that the music is reproduced without the coloration often introduced by less sophisticated designs. Sonically, the CAR-20 is characterised by its neutral, open soundstage and articulate handling of transients. It brings a sense of composure to dense musical passages, presenting instruments with realistic timbre and dynamic contrast. This is a cartridge designed for those who seek accuracy, but who also value the emotional connection that defines a truly satisfying listening experience.

Key Features

01

Precision line contact stylus

Ensures superior groove tracking and high-frequency resolution for detailed signal retrieval.

02

Advanced generator assembly

Optimised to provide a flat, extended frequency response and excellent channel separation.

03

Rigid body construction

Machined to effectively suppress internal vibrations and provide a stable mount for the sensitive generator.

Chapter 01

Design Approach

The CAR-20 is built on the premise that a cartridge must be an inert platform for the stylus. Kuzma’s design process focuses on managing the energy at the headshell interface, ensuring that the body of the cartridge remains free from micro-vibrations that can blur the sound. This attention to detail results in a playback experience that is as stable as it is clear.

Chapter 02

Build Standards

Utilising high-quality components and precise alignment procedures, the CAR-20 is constructed for reliability and longevity. The choice of materials for the cantilever and body is carefully balanced to ensure an ideal tracking force and optimal resonance behaviour within the tonearm.

Chapter 03

Listening Notes

Listeners typically find the CAR-20 to be an exceptionally versatile performer. It handles a wide range of musical genres with ease, providing enough detail for classical music while maintaining the drive and punch required for rock and jazz. It is a balanced, honest cartridge that reveals the quality of the record pressings without adding any artificial flavour.

Specifications

TypeMoving coil cartridge
Stylus typeSynthetic Elliptical
Weight17 g
Coil Wire STD Copper
Cantilever Material Aluminium
Frequency Response 10 Hz - 33 kHz
Output Voltage (3.54 cm/1 kHz) 0.3 mV
Channel Balance (1 kHz) <1 dB
Channel Separation (1 kHz)>23 db
Tracking Force2.0 gr
Compliance 8 x 10-6 cm/dyne
Trackability >70 μm/2.0 gr
Internal Impedance 4 Ω
Load Impedance <100 Ω