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Kuzma CAR-30
The Kuzma CAR-30 comes from the Slovenian workshop famous for its tonearms and turntables. Its low 0.3 mV output requires a dedicated MC phono input or a step up transformer. The MicroRidge stylus runs at a rated tracking force of 2.0 g. The stylus is integrated, so a worn diamond means a retip.
- Weight & Dimensions (H×W×D)
- 17 g
- Output Voltage
- 0.3 mV
- Frequency Response
- 10–35 000 Hz
- Channel Separation
- 25 dB
- Channel Balance
- < 1 dB
- Recommended Load
- < 100 Ω
- Tracking Force
- 2.0 g
- Compliance Value
- 10 × 10⁻⁶ cm/dyne
- Cantilever
- boron
Additional Info
The Kuzma CAR-30 delivers precision with body. Its MicroRidge tip on a boron cantilever brings high resolution, tight imaging and controlled dynamics, so the sound stays composed and layered even on complex passages, with natural vocal timbre over a firm bass foundation rather than bloom. Resolving systems with acoustic, jazz and classical material reward it most. The stylus is integrated, so wear leads to a retip.
Sound × Setup
Detail
88%IGD Control
85%Noise Suppression
82%Dynamics—Attack
84%Soundstage/Imaging
86%Bass Density
79%Vocals/Midrange
83%Forgiving Character
72%Tonearm mass medium 36%
light 36%·heavy 27%
Impedance (load) low 60%
medium 30%·high 10%
Phono gain 61–66 dB 75%
55–60 dB 25%·67–72 dB 0%
Kuzma CAR-30 (MC): Requires medium-mass tonearm (8–12g optimal). Needs 43–46 dB gain phono stage—standard MM preamps insufficient. Low capacitance design suits long interconnects. Excellent tracking stability and low noise floor. Compatible with most quality turntables. Ensure proper VTF calibration for best performance.
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add 01/28/2026 · upd. 08/02/2026