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Audio Note IQ III
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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.

Specifications

  • Model name

    IQ III

  • Type

    MM

  • Stylus

    Type 1

  • Body

    Pocon

  • Cantilever

    Titanium

  • 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

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