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CAR-50

KUZMA · CAR

CAR-50

The flagship moving coil cartridge, defining absolute resolution and musical transparency.

The Kuzma CAR-50 represents the ultimate expression of the brand's cartridge design philosophy. By pairing a highly advanced microridge stylus with a diamond cantilever, it achieves a level of signal extraction that reveals the most delicate nuances of the vinyl groove with complete composure and transparency. Positioned as the flagship of the CAR line, the 50 is the result of years of refinement in generator architecture and resonance management. Every element of the construction has been selected to ensure that the cartridge serves as a perfectly neutral conduit, preserving the timing, texture, and emotional intent of the original master recording. Sonically, the CAR-50 is characterised by its extraordinary resolution, expansive soundstage, and profound bass definition. It presents music with a sense of natural scale and dynamic ease that is rare in high-end analogue, ensuring that the listener is fully immersed in the performance. It is a source component built for the most discerning systems where compromise is not an option.

Key Features

01

Diamond cantilever

Features a diamond cantilever for maximum rigidity and an exceptional stiffness-to-weight ratio, ensuring instantaneous transient response.

02

Microridge stylus

Provides the most precise groove contact area for unparalleled high-frequency detail and lower distortion levels.

03

Solid aluminium chassis

Machined from a single block to create an inert, vibration-resistant housing that grounds the generator.

04

Reference generator

An optimised magnetic circuit with high-purity coil windings for exceptional channel separation and tonal accuracy.

Chapter 01

Design & Engineering

The development of the CAR-50 focused on eliminating the mechanical limitations inherent in cartridge design. By utilising diamond as a cantilever material, Kuzma has pushed the boundaries of speed and structural rigidity, ensuring that the stylus tip remains perfectly coupled to the generator even during the most complex musical passages.

Chapter 02

Manufacturing Process

Each CAR-50 is assembled by hand under microscope, with alignments performed to microscopic tolerances. This rigorous build process ensures that every cartridge delivers identical performance and reliability, reflecting the brand's dedication to precision engineering and consistency in the pursuit of analogue perfection.

Chapter 03

Listening Notes

Listeners often report that the CAR-50 has a 'vanishing' quality—the cartridge seems to disappear, leaving only the music. Its ability to disentangle complex orchestral arrangements while maintaining the intimacy of solo vocal recordings makes it a definitive reference for those seeking the ultimate connection to their vinyl collection.

Specifications

TypeMoving Coil
Frequency response10 Hz – 45 kHz
Sensitivity0.3 mV (3.54 cm/s at 1 kHz)
Impedance6 Ω
Weight17 g
Coil wire4N Silver
Cantilever materialSapphire
StylusMicroridge
Channel Balance (1 kHz) <0.5 db
Channel Separation (1 kHz) >30 db
Tracking Force 2.0 gr
Compliance 10 x 10-6 cm/dyne
Trackability >70 μm/2.0 gr
Internal Impedance 6 Ω
Load Impedance <100 Ω