Aidas American Buffalo Limited Edition Pure Gold Coil Series Stereo MC Phono Cartridge
Introducing the Limited-Edition Series: Exclusive Craftsmanship and Innovation
Aidas Cartridges laboratory is pushing the boundaries of design and materials, resulting in the creation of our exclusive Limited-Edition series. These exceptional cartridges, produced in extremely limited quantities (1 to 10 pieces), showcase a fusion of rare materials and innovative engineering.
In our quest for the perfect sound, we experiment with various combinations of bodies and coils, crafting unique and exceptional products for discerning audiophiles.
Occasionally, we release limited edition cartridges crafted from exotic materials and paired with Gold / Silver - plated coils. These exclusive offerings elevate the listening experience to new heights and are a true testament to Aidas Cartridges' commitment to excellence and innovation.
The Limited-Edition series by Aidas Cartridges is a rare opportunity for audiophiles to indulge in the art of sound with distinctive design and exceptional materials, also capturing the essence of analog audio perfection.
The top-of-the-line Mammoth Gold cartridge has been enhanced. Ten pieces of ultra-pure and white mammoth tusk material have been selected for these unique cartridges. The magnetic system has been upgraded with a larger alnico5 magnet, resulting in more stable and thicker magnetic fields in the gap. For the stylus, Aidas has opted for the Ogura Line Contact this time. Patented in 1978 in Japan by inventor Junshiro Ogura, the Line Contact stylus is shaped to allow maximum vertical contact with the groove walls while maintaining minimal front-to-back contact. Line Contact styluses can make slightly worn records sound almost pristine. These small but significant improvements elevate the sonic performance of the limited edition Mammoth Gold LE cartridge to new heights, making it a truly desirable audiophile collector's item.
The best of the Aidas Gold series cartridge technology has been incorporated into the BALTIC Amber bodies. Only 3 pieces of this unique material have been selected for these cartridges. The unique resonance properties of Amber material have resulted in a very interesting shift from the very natural and calm sound of the Gold series to a brighter tone, compared to the Mammoth Gold reference. The naturalness and fine details remain, but with a slightly more elevated "brightness." The amber body exudes an exquisite allure with its partially clear composition, allowing glimpses of its inner beauty. Its colors are strikingly unique and vivid, captivating the eye with a mesmerizing array of hues when presented to a light source.
A truly desirable audiophile collector's item.
The unique resonance properties of Amber material have resulted in a very interesting shift from the brighter sound nature of the BABY Gold series to a calmer tone. Compared to the Mammoth Gold reference, this Amber baby cartridge is very close. The naturalness and fine details are there. As the baby is a lightweight cartridge, a different kind - light tonearm can be used. The amber body exudes an exquisite allure with its partially clear composition, allowing glimpses of its inner beauty. Its colors are strikingly unique and vivid, captivating the eye with a mesmerizing array of hues when presented to a light source. A truly desirable audiophile collector's item.
Aidas Laboratory has crafted a truly unique MONO cartridge, designed to breathe new life into historic LPs and reveal the music exactly as the original artists intended. Engineered exclusively for mono playback, it features a specially developed MONO generator that delivers unmatched natural sound reproduction and precision.
Every detail has been carefully perfected — from the newly designed suspension system to the meticulously chosen Ogura cantilever–stylus assembly — ensuring the purest possible mono signal retrieval. The advanced Line Contact stylus not only captures every nuance but can also make slightly worn records sound almost pristine, preserving their original charm.
Experience the magic of music history — in stunning high fidelity.
Specification
Cartridge Type
Low Output Moving Coil (MC)
Body Material
American Buffalo Horn
Coil Material
999 Pure Gold, 0.04 mm
Cantilever
Namiki / Adamant Boron
Stylus
MicroRidge
Output Voltage
0.28 mV
Magnet System
AlNiCo 5
Tracking Force
1.9 g
Lateral Compliance
12 µm/mN
Cartridge Weight
Approx. 10–11 g
Coil Impedance (DC)
3 Ω
Recommended Load
100–1,000 Ω
Mount
Threaded M2.5, 1/2-inch standard
Recommended Tonearm
Medium-mass
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