Linn Krystal Moving Coil Cartridge
The first thing you'll notice about Krystal is that it is nude - the generator is exposed. With no cartridge housing, potential sources of resonance are removed which results in purer, cleaner sound, making all your vinyl sound better than ever.
Krystal benefits from the same design principles inherent to Linn's premium moving coil Kandid cartridge, allowing it to accurately track the minute modulations of a record groove.
Applying a similar approach to minimising mass as Linn took with Kandid, Krystal features a 'nude' design. The resultant decrease in inertia of the cartridge allows Krystal to react quickly to the topography of a vinyl record. It uses the triple-point mounting system for a solid connection to the tonearm headshell, while its aluminium chassis provides a lightweight, stiff and stable platform for the generator. Even the adhesive used on Krystal was painstakingly selected to provide the most rigid bond possible to avoid any dampening effects.
Krystal sits at the centre of Linn's cartridge range. Its highly musical presentation and increased agility offers marked sonic improvements over Adikt or Koil; providing the next step of the Sondek LP12 owner's journey towards vinyl playback perfection.
Our Take On The Linn Krystal
The Linn Krystal Moving Coil Cartridge is immediately recognizable by its unique 'nude' design, where the generator is left exposed to eliminate resonance sources, leading to an exceptionally pure and clean sound quality. Drawing inspiration from Linn's flagship Kandid cartridge, Krystal is built to precisely follow the delicate contours of a record groove, capturing every sonic detail. Its lightweight aluminium chassis and triple-point mounting system ensure a rigid and stable connection to the tonearm, enhancing performance. Positioned at the centre of Linn's cartridge lineup, Krystal's agility and musicality offer a significant improvement in sound for those looking to elevate their Sondek LP12 experience beyond models like Adikt or Koil.
Main Features & Specifications
- Design: Low Output Moving Coil Cartridge
- Stylus Type: Vital Fine Line
- Cantilever: Aluminium Tube
- Armature: Cross
- Pin Connection Type: 1.2mm Gold Pin
- Mounting Points: 3
- Coil Wire: Copper
- Output Voltage: 0.5mV @ 5cm/s
- Channel Balance at 1 kHz: ±1dB
- Channel Separation at 1kHz: Better than 30dB
- Load Resistance: 50–200 Ω
- Load Capacitance: 100–1000 pF
- Tracking Force: 1.5–2.0 g
- Cartridge Mass: 7.0 g
- Manufacturer's Warranty: 1 Year
Note: Features & Specifications Subject To Change Without Notice. E&OE.