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X-Quisite CA (Copper/Aluminium) model Phono Cartridge (MC) This is one of Swiss-made goodness in hiend audio, very musical cartridge that works beautifully for Jazz/Vocal but no joke in classical music genre as well thanks for linear and low distortion design https://sonicpurity.com.au/store/cartridges/xquisite-ca this cartridge will require high gain phono or stepup to get the most. I have only one stepup transformer and needed to prioritise that for Lyra Etna/Ikeda Kai cartridges as I listened classical more so this cartridge is low usage low hours (~300 hours) customer service f
This A$5,950 asking price for the X-Quisite CA is a strong bargain in today’s market, sitting well below the typical used range. The cartridge’s Australian retail price is A$16,600, while European new pricing is around €7,000 (roughly A$11,500), and one Australian listing cites an RRP of A$12,950. Used examples typically trade between A$9,000 and A$11,000, so this listing is likely below the 25th percentile—a genuine deal for a handmade moving coil.
The X-Quisite CA is highly regarded for its pure copper coils, aluminum-wood body, and ceramic generator, delivering low distortion and wide frequency response (20–30,000Hz). Each unit is individually calibrated by Micha Huber, ensuring consistent performance. At this price, even with unknown condition, the upside is significant: it’s a rare, high-performance MC cartridge that pairs well with 400–800Ω loads and tracks at 1.9–2.1g. If the seller confirms it’s original-owner with minimal use, this is a clear buying opportunity.
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X-Quisite traces its origins to Turbenthal, Switzerland, where it emerged from the innovative mind of Micha Huber, founder of HiFiction (also associated with Thales and EMT). A mechanical engineer with a background in crafting prototypes for luxury Swiss watches and experience as a music teacher, Huber spent four years developing the brand's core technology after designing the acclaimed Thales tangential-tracking tonearm. Launched around the early 2010s, X-Quisite represents a pinnacle of Swiss precision engineering in analog audio.
The brand specializes exclusively in high-end moving coil phono cartridges, eschewing broader categories like amplifiers, speakers, or DACs. Its lineup, including models like the X-Quisite CA (copper-aluminum), ST (silver-titanium), and exclusive variants such as Extreme Exotics (gold coils in bronze-aluminum-wood), centers on a patented monobloc-ceramic transducer. This one-piece ceramic cantilever and coil body eliminates traditional joints, promising unadulterated signal transmission for supreme detail and natural timbre. Each unit is handmade and personally calibrated by Huber.
Positioned firmly in the ultra-high-end market, X-Quisite commands prices around $13,000 per cartridge, appealing to discerning vinyl enthusiasts seeking boutique perfection. Reviews praise its silent backgrounds, exceptional tracking, and triode-like purity, cementing its reputation as a niche innovator among analog purists.
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