VERTERE XtraX Dark Sabre Moving Magnet Cartridge User Manual
- June 15, 2024
- VERTERE
Table of Contents
VERTERE XtraX Dark Sabre Moving Magnet Cartridge
Introduction
Vertere DARK Sabre High Resolution Moving Magnet Phono Cartridge is designed & manufactured in the UK to exacting standards to provide you with many years of musical enjoyment.
Installation
It is important to handle the cartridge with care and to have it correctly
installed and realise its true performance. Extreme care must be taken when
fitting the tonearm cartridge tags to the Dark Sabre output pins. Please
observe polarity
and colour indication – see picture. Mount the cartridge to the tonearm
headshell using the Vertere thumb screws and washers provided. Please ensure
that the stylus guard is fitted at all times while handling or fitting the
cartridge – this helps protect the stylus and the cantilever. Hold the
cartridge body and not the guard when handling the cartridge and while fitting
the screws in place – take care not to drop the cartridge accidentally. Do not
fully tighten these screws yet to assist easy final alignment.
Stylus Guard
Remove and fit the stylus guard as shown using the front tab and/or the sides. Gently pull off the guard and safely remove it. To refit, reverse the procedure by positioning the back prongs and gently bring up the front to locate onto the cartridge body. Always follow the tonearm manufacturer’s instructions and use their supplied alignment protractor, Set the tracking weight initially to approximately 1.9/2.0g and adjust the VTA so that the head-shell/cartridge are parallel to the surface of the record. Using the tonearm alignment protractor, check the cartridge alignment and adjust as required and finally tighten the thumb screws, Recheck and reset the tracking weight to 2.00g – 2.05g and apply anti-skate force as required.
NOTE
VTA, tracking weight and anti-skate force settings can be fined tuned using a
suitable Test Record and listening, However, final settings should not fall
outside of Vertere’s recommended ranges – If in doubt, consult your authorised
Vertere distributor, retailer or Vertere.
IMPORTANT
Dark’s generator fixing screws shown in the picture are factory fitted and
critically adjusted, DO NOT touch or attempt to adjust these four screws,
Tampering with these screws will void the warranty
Warranty
Your Dark Sabre Cartridge is guaranteed against any defect in materials and workmanship for a period of two years from the date of purchase. You can extend this period to Five years by registering your warranty on the Vertere website – vertereacoustics.com
Specifications
- Generator Type _ Moving Magnet
- Output _4.3mV (@ 1kHz, 5cm/sec.)
- Recommended Input Load _ 47k9
- Max. 470pF
- Recommended Tracking Weight _ 2.0g (1.9g – 2.1g)
- Frequency Response _ 14Hz – 28kHz
- Channel Separation _ > 25dB
- Coil Resistance _ 1 kl, @ 1kHz
- Dynamic Compliance _ 10 x 10-6 cm/dyne (@ 100Hz)
- Magnet Type _ Alnico
- Mounting To Stylus_ * 9.0mm
- Head-shell To Stylus _ ≥ 18,5mm
- Stylus_ Nude | Micro Elliptical (7.5 x 15.5 pm)
- Cantilever _ Aluminium – Telescopic
- Headshell Mounting _ Special Tri-Point Contact
- M2.5 Threaded Fixing Holes
- Generator Fixing _ Special Quad-Point Contact
- Four Stainless Spike Screws
- Net Weight_11.5g
Disposal of Old Electrical & Electronic Equipment
Applicable in European countries with separate collection systems This symbol
on the product or on its packaging indicates that this product shall not be
treated as household waste. Instead it shall be handed over to the applicable
collection
point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment. By ensuring
this product is disposed of correctly, you will help prevent potential
negative consequences for the environment and human health, which could
otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of this product. The
recycling of materials will help to conserve natural resources. For more
detailed information about recycling of this product, please contact your
local city office, your household waste disposal service or the shop where you
purchased the product.