Aiwon
The Aiwon earpiece is, in a sense, an evolution of the more affordable Archon earpiece. However, it features many changes—some visible, such as the design, and others more subtle, such as the different materials used in its construction and the individual fine-tuning of each piece. The Aiwon is hand-assembled by a single person. It is an example of how, thanks to an individualized approach, it is possible to create something more than just a collection of parts.This cartridge embodies the “old-school sound” at its best. A lively sound, exceptional dynamics, and emotion—that’s what you get with the Aiwon cartridge.
Specifications:
Output level: 0.28 mV
Coil winding: 5N silver
Cartridge body: ultra-rigid, specially damped Timet 1100 titanium
Compliance: 16–18 mm/N (18°C to 30°C)
Recommended tracking force: 1.7 g
Channel balance: > 0.35 dB at 1 kHz
Channel separation: > 32 dB
Frequency response: 15 Hz – 32 kHz ±2 dB
Stylus: Q4 Shibata EVO
Tonearm: Hardened aluminum with C37 lacquer finish
Internal impedance: 4 Ω
Load: 100 Ω
Cartridge weight: 11.5 g