MAGAZINE
Both pickups have been developed from scratch and are supposed to embody the design of future Nagaoka pickups, as was the case with the JT-1210, exclusively manufactured for Technics.
The JT-80LB (Lapis Blue), featuring a shiny blue underside, is the basic model of the series and has an aluminum cantilever with a set diamond. MSRP: 229 €*
All in black, the JT-80BK (Black) is the top model in the new series. A naked diamond with an elliptical cut is attached to its boron cantilever. MSRP: 595 €*
Both models of the series are to be available this winter*. The first will be the JT-80BK (Black), which will be available in Germany from November onwards. An exact delivery date of the JT-80LP (Lapis Blue) has not yet been announced*.
Technical Data according to the Manufacturer:
JT-80LB (Lapis Blue) | JT-80BK (Black) | ||
Format | Moving Magnet | Moving Magnet | |
Output | 5,0 mV (5 cm/sec) | 3,0 mV (5 cm/sec) | |
Frequency Characteristic | 20 Hz – 20.000 Hz | 20 Hz – 20.000 Hz | |
Channel Separation | 23 dB (@1 Khz) | 25 dB (@1 Khz) | |
Channel Balance | < 1,5 dB | < 1,0 dB | |
Cantilever | Aluminum | Boron | |
Needle Tip | Ellipse / Joined Diamond (0,4 × 0,7 mm) | Ellipse / Diamond (0,4 × 0,7 mm) | |
Stylus Pressure | 1,3 g – 1,8 g | 1,3 g – 1,8 g | |
Weight | 6,9 g | 6,7 g | |
Replacement Needle | JTS-80LB (MSRP 149 €*) | JTS-80BK (MSRP 395 €*) |
*Availability and Prices for Germany.
