Skyanalog - G-3 MKII – Moving Coil Turntable Cartridge
From Skyanalog’s G Series comes the G-3 MKII. This cartridge features a lightweight Sapphire cantilever paired with a nude elliptical diamond stylus, offering exceptional analytical performance and extremely flat frequency response to generate very natural sound.
Skyanalog’s award-winning cartridges are meticulously hand-assembled in China by skilled craftspeople, with precision-selected components for accurate operation and durability.
Dedicated to making extraordinary vinyl playback experiences accessible to all, Skyanalog prioritises exquisite craftsmanship and unique styles, ensuring affordability without compromising quality.
SPECIFICATIONS
PHYSICAL
CANTILEVER: SAPPHIRE
STYLUS: ELLIPTICAL
STYLUS RADIUS: r/R=5/15µM
VTA: 20°
COIL: SQUARE 6N OCC
WEIGHT: 10.7 GRAMS
ELECTRICAL
OUTPUT VOLTAGE: 0.32mV
IMPEDANCE: 6 OHMS
FREQUENCY RESPONSE: 20-30kHz
CHANNEL SEPARATION: 30dB
CHANNEL BALANCE: ~0.5dB
DYNAMIC
TRACKING ABILITY @315Hz: 70µM
DYNAMIC COMPLIANCE: 15µM/mN
SETUP
RECOMMENDED LOADING: 100-470 OHMS
TRACKING FORCE: 1.0-1.6 GRAMS
TONEARM MASS: MEDIUM
OPTIMAL TEMP: 23℃
BREAK-IN PERIOD: 30 HOURS
Based in China, for 25 years Skyanalog has been making acclaimed high-quality phono cartridges on an OEM basis for many of the world’s most famous cartridge brands, producing over 50,000 units spanning more than fifty models to date.
Skyanalog stands out in the analogue manufacturing space through their commitment to in-house production. 99% of their components are carefully manufactured on high-precision CNC stations, a labour-intensive process but important for Skyanalog’s our sustainable development and efficient testing procedures.
In 2019 Skyanalog began to manufacture a range of Moving Coil designs under its own brand name.
Yan (炎) Suspension - A Ground-Breaking Innovation from Skyanalog
The key of a MC cartridge lies in the precision of its damping system. It is the heart of the mechanical-to-electrical transducer process dominating how effectively the kinetic energy is transformed into musical information. The art of damping pivots on the principle of "matching" - ensuring that every component works in harmony.
Yan Suspension Features:
· Minimized Information, Loss and Distortion
· Exceptional Dynamic Range and Lifelike Soundstage
· Enhanced Transient Response and Clarity
Growing up in rural China, founder Jack Leung collected components like resistors and transistors to begin his “DIY adventure", making his own “Hi-Fi" tube amplifier by the age of 16. After nearly ten years as a senior telecom engineer, he started Skyanalog, initially manufacturing tube amplifiers for the domestic market before transitioning to the global analogue market as an OEM supplier to many large analogue brands.