Vertere - Sabre - Moving Magnet Phono Cartridge

The Vertere Sabre Moving Magnet Phono Cartridge is a high-end analog transducer meticulously designed and handcrafted in the United Kingdom to deliver exceptional musical realism, dynamic expression, and refined vinyl playback performance. Combining precision mechanical engineering with carefully optimized generator architecture, the Sabre is engineered to extract remarkable detail and musical energy from the record groove while maintaining low coloration and excellent tracking behavior.

Every component within the Sabre cartridge has been carefully developed to ensure ideal mechanical coupling, low resonance behavior, and highly accurate signal retrieval. From its precision-machined aluminium alloy body and uniquely mounted generator assembly to its individually aligned cantilever system and elliptical diamond stylus, the Sabre delivers a highly engaging and lifelike listening experience with impressive scale, depth, and low-frequency authority.

PRECISION MACHINED BODY

The Sabre cartridge body is precision machined from solid aluminium alloy and carefully mass tuned to complement the generator assembly for optimal support and vibration control. This rigid structure minimizes unwanted resonance and preserves delicate signal information during playback.

QUAD-POINT GENERATOR MOUNTING

The generator assembly is uniquely secured to the cartridge body using four precision-positioned stainless steel spike screws. This special quad-point mounting system maximizes rigidity and mechanical stability between the generator and body structure, contributing to improved performance and resonance control.

TRI-POINT TONEARM COUPLING

Three specially designed contact areas machined into the upper surface of the cartridge body provide precise mechanical coupling to the tonearm headshell. A dedicated alignment ridge located on the front upper section assists with cartridge setup and alignment when installed on compatible Vertere tonearms.

ADVANCED MOVING MAGNET GENERATOR

The Sabre utilizes an Alnico magnet system selected for its long-term magnetic stability and strong magnetic field-to-size ratio. The low-mass moving magnet design is engineered to deliver extended frequency response, excellent dynamic expression, and highly accurate signal retrieval.

ELLIPTICAL DIAMOND STYLUS

The elliptical diamond stylus is rigidly bonded to an aluminium alloy tube cantilever engineered for excellent tracking ability, low surface noise, and refined high-frequency performance. Each cantilever and suspension assembly is individually aligned at Vertere to ensure optimal playback accuracy and musical presentation.

FEATURES

• High-end moving magnet phono cartridge
• Handcrafted in the United Kingdom
• Precision machined solid aluminium alloy body
• Mass tuned resonance optimized construction
• Special quad-point generator mounting system
• Stainless steel spike mounting screws
• Special tri-point tonearm coupling system
• Integrated cartridge alignment ridge
• Alnico magnet generator assembly
• Low mass moving magnet design
• Individually aligned cantilever and suspension assembly
• Aluminium alloy tube cantilever
• Elliptical bonded diamond stylus
• Wide bandwidth frequency response
• Excellent tracking performance
• Low surface noise operation
• High dynamic range and low-frequency impact
• Exceptional imaging precision and detail retrieval

PACKAGE INCLUDES

Vertere Stainless Steel Thumb Screws

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Type: Moving Magnet Phono Cartridge
Frequency Response: 15Hz – 25kHz
Channel Separation: Minimum 22dB
Output Level: 4.0mV (1kHz, 5cm/sec.)
Recommended Phono Input Load: 47kΩ
Recommended Load Capacitance: 100pF – 220pF
Recommended Tracking Weight: 2.0g (1.9g – 2.1g)
Cantilever: Aluminium Alloy Tube
Stylus: Elliptical Diamond (7.5 × 15.5μm)
Mounting: Special Tri-Point Contact with M2.5 Threaded Fixing Holes
Generator Fixing: Special Quad-Point Contact with M2.5 Stainless Steel Spike Screws
Dynamic Compliance: 10 × 10⁻⁶ cm/dyne
Coil Resistance: 1kΩ (Per Channel)
Weight: 10.3g
Dimensions: 17.3(H) × 17.0(W) × 28.2(L) mm