Phasemation PP-500 Moving Coil Cartridge

The PP-500 evolves Phasemation’s moving-coil engineering by inheriting key magnetic-circuit and vibration-system technologies from the flagship PP-2000. With a machined duralumin base and body treated with DLC (Diamond Like Carbon) processing, a pure boron cantilever, Permendur magnetic-circuit material, and carefully selected 6N oxygen-free copper coils, the PP-500 delivers natural tonal balance, refined spatial expression, and dynamic musicality characteristic of Phasemation’s upper-tier designs.

Features

• Refined Magnetic-Circuit Technology: The PP-500 adopts the magnetic-circuit structure developed for the PP-2000, improving efficiency while maintaining low moving mass. The use of Permendur for the magnetic-circuit composition enhances resolution, clarity, and openness across the frequency range.
• Enhanced Vibration System: The vibration system is derived from the PP-300 but tuned specifically for the PP-500. A machined duralumin base improves rigidity and stability, supporting more accurate tracing and greater expressive capability.
• Premium Mechanical Construction: Both the body and base are machined from duralumin and treated with DLC processing for exceptional rigidity and vibration damping. A pure boron φ0.26 mm cantilever, pure-iron coil bobbin, and 6N oxygen-free copper coils complete the high-precision assembly.

Specifications

Type: Moving coil

Stylus: Diamond (line-contact / curvature 0.03 × 0.003 mm)

Magnet: Samarium-cobalt

Magnetic Circuit Material: Permendur

Base Material: Machined duralumin (DLC processed)

Body Material: Machined duralumin (DLC processed)

Cantilever: Pure boron φ0.26 mm

Coils: 6N oxygen-free copper

Coil Bobbin: Pure iron

Impedance: 4 Ω

Tracking Force: 1.7–2.0 g

Output Voltage (1 kHz, 50 mm/s horizontal): 0.3 mV

Compliance: 8.0 µm/mN (8.0 × 10⁻⁶ cm/dyne)

Frequency Range: 10 Hz to 30 kHz

Separation (1 kHz): 30 dB or more

Channel Balance (1 kHz): Within 1 dB

Weight: 11.3 g