{"product_id":"ametrin-1-composite-headshell","title":"Headshell - Ametrin 1 Composite","description":"\u003ch1\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eSteinMusic Ametrin 1 Composite Headshell\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eSteinMusic Ametrin 1 Composite Headshell\u003c\/strong\u003e is a \u003cstrong\u003eheadshell\u003c\/strong\u003e in five-layer sandwich construction made from three materials. Designed to match the housing of the Aventurin 6 MC, it can still be used with all common cartridges. It is a visual and technical complement to the Aventurin 6 MC and at the same time a versatile \u003cstrong\u003eheadshell\u003c\/strong\u003e for vinyl lovers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFive-layer sandwich construction\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe middle layer of the \u003cstrong\u003eheadshell\u003c\/strong\u003e is made of pear wood, framed by carbon plates that provide high stiffness. Rosewood forms the outer layer and adds visual warmth and tonal harmony. The entire \u003cstrong\u003eheadshell\u003c\/strong\u003e is sealed with SteinMusic Maestro lacquer, which both protects and refines the sound.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrecise weight for fine tuning\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eheadshell\u003c\/strong\u003e weighs 5.7 grams without the finger lift. Two finger lift versions are available:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNickel-plated brass (total weight: 8.3 g)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAircraft aluminium (total weight: 7.2 g)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis lets you adapt the \u003cstrong\u003eheadshell\u003c\/strong\u003e flexibly to different tonearms and cartridges.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEffect on the sound\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn listening tests, the Ametrin 1 Composite \u003cstrong\u003eheadshell\u003c\/strong\u003e shows what a carefully chosen combination of materials can achieve. Helmut Hack writes in his \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.fidelity-online.de\/spotlight-stein-music-ametrin-1-headshell\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ereview in \u003cem\u003eFidelity № 41 | 01\/2019\u003c\/em\u003e (German)\u003c\/a\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cblockquote\u003e“At the beginning of the listening test, the build quality convinces first… then Aretha Franklin’s \u003cem\u003eChain of Fools\u003c\/em\u003e sounded so liberated and expansive, so little dull and veiled, that I experienced deep inner satisfaction in two respects at once. With the Ametrin-1, Holger Stein has achieved a great success that goes far beyond the usual requirements for stability and geometry. It offers the cartridge a base that embraces, supports and spurs it on at the same time.”\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eThe SteinMusic Ametrin 1 Composite \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eheadshell\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e is more than an accessory: it combines stability, controlled resonance behaviour and an elegant look in a well-considered design. With its five-layer structure, the choice of weights and its fine surface sealing, it gives any cartridge more expression, naturalness and dynamics.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SteinMusic","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40549604753569,"sku":"5000 10 10","price":698.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0588\/3186\/3969\/products\/Steinmusic_Headshell_1920px_3c3b4a42-7bd4-4e7d-a607-dd9899698d80.jpg?v=1764578478","url":"https:\/\/www.steinmusic.com\/products\/ametrin-1-composite-headshell","provider":"SteinMusic Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}