JICO VN45 YURUSHI-IRO NUDE (V15 type IV - Shure)

JICO VN45 YURUSHI-IRO NUDE - Single

Wood Cantilever Series

For V15 type IV - Shure

100% custom designed by one of the reticent craftsmen, Kotaro Morita.

**Please be very cautious upon handling this product as it is extremely fragile compared to other materials such as Aluminum, which is generally used for cantilever**

NUDE Tip is used for this product:

The entire tip of a NUDE Stylus is composed of diamond, as opposed to bonded tips.

The tip angle and round shape are identical to those of a standard bonded tip, while the diameter size is similar in comparison to the SAS series.

Specifications

• Cantilever Wood - PINK IVORY
• Cartridge number V15 Type4, V15/IV
• Material Wooden Cantilever
• Tip NUDE Conical Stylus
• Tracking Force 0.75 - 1.25 g
• Type Moving Magnet

Nude Vs. Synthetic Tip Info:

Synthetic Diamonds refer to diamonds that are artificially created and share the same chemical composition, crystal structure, and optical/physical properties as Natural Diamonds. Natural Diamonds vary in hardness due to their natural formation, whereas Synthetic Diamonds offer the advantage of consistent hardness. Synthetic Diamonds are more affordable compared to Natural Diamonds and their supply is stable, making them suitable for a wide range of applications.

[Features] ・SD Tip (Synthetic Unplated Diamond Tip) has a full diamond structure like the NUDE Tip (Natural Unplated Diamond Tip). ・The tip's diameter is φ0.25mm, the same shape as Bonded Diamond tips. ・It possesses the same hardness as Natural Diamonds. ・The tip shape is conical and the lifespan is approximately 200 hours.

How long does a stylus last?

Unfortunately, there is no definitive answer to this question. Nagaoka quote 150-200 hours before damage to the grooves sets in for their elliptical styluses. Ortofon states that their affordable DJ-style “bonded” type diamonds reach about  600-1000 hours of stylus life while HiFi cartridges with Nude diamonds are expected to far exceed 2,000 hours with proper care and maintenance. Meanwhile, some of the very exotic brands quote even higher numbers.