Handmade and assembled in Japan, the Omnia J44D DJ Improved Black kit is the ideal cartridge holder, cartridge, and stylus set for DJs seeking a premium all-in-one solution to equip their turntable. Equipped with an exclusive black aluminum JICO headshell, a J44D cartridge, and an N44G DJ stylus, this kit is perfect for recreating the sound and feel of the legendary Shure M44G and N44G cartridges and styluses.
Artisanal Japanese manufacturing. JICO, an acronym for Nippon Precision Jewel Industry Co. LTD, is a Japanese manufacturer well known among enthusiasts of high-quality cartridges and styluses for vinyl turntables, both audiophiles and DJs. This family business based in the Hamasaka region of the Land of the Rising Sun, with origins dating back to 1873, began its history by manufacturing sewing needles, a precision activity that already foreshadowed its future! Manufacturing diamonds and cantilevers since 1966, which made it famous, the brand has continuously innovated while preserving traditional manufacturing techniques, and now offers its own headshells, cartridges, and styluses for the delight of all vinyl lovers. Following in the footsteps of a legend. The brand has worked hard to offer audiophiles and DJs a replacement solution for the famous Shure M44G and N44G cartridges and styluses, true legends that marked the history of Hip-Hop and scratching. On this Omnia J44D DJ, JICO has integrated a moving magnet J44D cartridge, offering performance equivalent to the Shure M44G cartridges of the time, with that characteristic sound that is both smooth, full, balanced, and very musical. The N44G DJ stylus, with its Type S cantilever made of precisely crafted tubular aluminum alloy to closely match Shure cantilevers, combined with a nude (bare) diamond, provides excellent guidance in the vinyl groove and increased resistance to skipping, while delivering high-definition audio quality. A model optimized for DJs. This complete kit offered by JICO, which reproduces sounds very close to the authentic Shure cartridges, benefits from improvements made by the brand to best meet the needs of DJs. The tracking force has been increased, from 1.5g for the Shure model to a maximum of 4.5g for this JICO model to ensure better tracking for the most demanding sessions. And to protect the stylus under all circumstances, this model features a protective flap that folds over the stylus to prevent any harmful friction. - Contents: J44D cartridge and N44G stylus with stylus guard, nude spherical diamond, black headshell, wiring, and screws- Cartridge: J44D (equivalent to Shure M44G)- DJ Improved version: specifically designed for DJs with higher tracking force, with stylus guard- Stylus type: spherical nude diamond, 0.7 mil, offering high-definition reproduction- Channel separation: 20 dB (1 kHz)- Channel balance: 1.5 dB maximum (1 kHz)- Output voltage: 5 to 8 mV- Recommended load resistance: 47 kΩ- DC resistance: 800 Ω- Compliance: L8.5 / V7.8- Height: 35 mm- Cantilever: improved JICO Type S- Tracking angle: 7°- Mount: standard 1/2"- Headshell color: black- Replacement stylus: JICO N44G DJ IMP- Handmade in Japan