

2.999,00€
Reference pickup from Skyanalog The manufacturer Skyanalog, which has been successful on the market for years with high-quality MC pickups, is introducing a new pickup: The “Reference” model is Skyanalog’s top model and belongs in the absolute top class of pickups. To achieve such a level of quality, designer Jack Leung developed a completely new MC pickup, which is created using an extremely precise manufacturing process. The completely redesigned system body was created through a large number of tests, the result is a construction that is very resistant to resonance.
In addition, the symmetrical design allows for easy installation of the scanner and uncomplicated adjustment.
The new generator design allows for better interference suppression during scanning. The precision-manufactured components of the magnetic circuit are selected before assembly to guarantee the most accurate functionality possible. The scanning diamond with complex micro-ridge cut ensures precise guidance of the stylus in the record groove and thus enables very detailed reproduction of high frequencies with minimal distortion. In conjunction with the light and extremely rigid sapphire needle carrier used here, this results in one of the highest quality scanning systems on the market.
New Suspension System “Yan”
Philosophy of construction: The essence of MC pickups is the damping system, which is essentially determined by the interaction between the spring (piano wire) and the rubber ring. In addition, the art of suspension essentially consists in matching all the components so that they work harmoniously. Consequently, all models in our new product line are carefully adjusted at the factory to a specification that guarantees balanced music reproduction and is consistent with our commitment to lifelike reproduction.
The new suspension system, Yan, was developed with the following objectives:
1. Minimizing information loss and distortions:
By refining the spring and suspension materials, Yan aims to preserve the pickup’s interactive audio signal and reduce audible distortion that can detract from the listening experience.
2. Exceptional dynamic range and lifelike sound:
The system is designed for a wide frequency and dynamic range, ensuring that the sound stage remains spacious and as close as a live performance.
3. Improved transient response and clarity:
The optimized suspension mechanism enables an agile response to transient signals while ensuring clearer and more defined reproduction.
4. Analytical yet warm acoustics:
Yan focuses on analytical precision while maintaining a warm sound profile that balances details.
Yan Features
1. Tailor-made spring material with optimized elasticity:
A carefully calibrated damper design contributes to more precise vibration control and ensures more accurate high frequency tracking, which is the bottleneck of conventional MC cartridges.
2. Innovative rubber compound for the suspension:
Our new rubber compound offers greater rigidity, which results in less loss of information during playback. This rigidity does not come at the expense of the frequency response, but is improved so that excellent tracking is achieved even with low tracking force. The improved material properties enable effective damping over a wide frequency band without generating unwanted resonances.


