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Victor X-1II

The Victor X-1II is a high-end MC cartridge with a non-replaceable elliptical stylus that can only be retipped when worn.

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Stylus: Integrated
Type: MC
Stylus Shape: Elliptical
Class: High-End

Mounting: 1/2"
Channel Balance: ≤ 0.5 dB
Cantilever: boron

Additional Info

Victor X-1II pairs a boron cantilever with an elliptical stylus, and it shows: fine tracing detail combines with tight image focus and quick dynamic swings, giving a lively, resolved presentation rather than a lush one. Control through complex passages stays composed, though the presentation leans revealing over forgiving, so clean setup and pressing quality matter. Best suited to well-sorted systems and acoustic or classical material where transient speed and precision take priority. The stylus is integrated, so wear means a retip rather than a swap. Successor to the original X-1.

Sound × Setup

Detail

82%

IGD Control

81%

Noise Suppression

77%

Dynamics—Attack

79%

Soundstage/Imaging

84%

Bass Density

73%

Vocals/Midrange

78%

Forgiving Character

31%

Tonearm mass medium 43%

light 14%·heavy 43%

Impedance (load) high 60%

low 10%·medium 30%

Phono gain 55–60 dB 75%

61–66 dB 25%·67–72 dB 0%

Victor X-1II (MC, кантилевер бор) хорошо сочетается с тонармами средней и высокой эффективной массы — резонанс 9.8–11.1 Гц при массе 12–18 г попадает в оптимальную зону. Фонокорректор нужен с высокоомным входом и усилением 55–60 dB. Оценка совместимости — по типичным LOMC-параметрам (податливость, масса, нагрузка не указаны производителем), confidence низкий/средний.

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add 08/07/2026 · upd. 08/07/2026