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Audio Note IQ I
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The Audio Note IQ pickups represent the best embodiment of a moving magnet design at the moment. Thanks to the highest quality of the components, they provide excellent tracking, excellent dynamic range and long service life.

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Specifications

  • Model name

    IQ I

  • Type

    MM

  • Stylus

    Gyger Type I

  • Body

    Pocon

  • Cantilever

    Aluminium tube

  • Coils

    Copper wire

  • Output voltage (mV@5cm/sec)

    N/A

  • Frequency response low +/- 3dB (Hz)

    20

  • Frequency response high +/- 3dB (Hz)

    20 000

  • Internal impedance (Ohm)

    660

  • Channel separation (dB / 1,000 Hz)

    25

  • Compliance (×10-6cm/dyne at 100Hz)

    N/A

  • Recommended load (Ohm)

    N/A

  • Recommended tonearms

    N/A

  • Weight (g)

    6.3

  • Official link

    https://www.audionote.co.uk/iq1

Audio Note IQ II

More components

  • IQ III

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    Audio Note IQ III

    The IQ3, unlike the younger models in the series, uses a titanium needle holder. Combined with diamond-ground Gyger Type I profile, IQ3 pickups provide an incredible level of performance for moving magnet designs.

  • IQ II

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    Audio Note IQ II

    The coils in all IQ pickup models are made of high purity copper wire (99.999%) and incredibly small diameter. People often ask us why we don't release the "silver" version of IQ pickups. The reason is very simple: the production of silver wires of such a small caliber is impossible.

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