The Microcosmos Line
Aiming for magical equilibrium and perfect tonal harmony, the development of this design followed a distinct path from our previous air-cored variations. Instead of an air-core approach, carefully selected high-permeability pure iron is layered to maximize the efficiency of the magnetic force. The fundamental goal was to enhance sonic performance and functional precision while fully respecting the core principles of a moving-coil system, particularly its nature as an ordered, integral structure. Every detail was rigorously examined to ensure that gains in one area never come at the expense of another, resulting in a cartridge of exceptional balance, clarity, and coherence.
Model Name / Type Designation / Categorization
Microcosmos-k/ DST201k/ TEDESKA Microcosmos Line
Body: Tonewood, Brass, Bone, Nacre
Type: MC/ Stereo dose short 31mm
Cantilever: Special damped aluminium.
Stylus: TMC (Line Contact), others on request
Wiring: Pure Silver
Magnet: ALNiCo magnet
Output: 0.3 mV ± 2dB 1KHz/5,6 cm/Sec
Frequency: 20Hz to 35kHz
Channel sep.: a>27db / 1kHz
Impedance: approx. 8 Ω
Weight: approx. 24±0.5g
Tracking force: 1.7-1.9 (Recommended 1.8g)
Compliance: 12 x 10-6 cm/dyne at 10 Hz
Contact Pins: Double-hardened pure silver
Special features: Micro-vibration controlled suspension system
Microcosmos-l/ DST201l/ TEDESKA Microcosmos Line
Body: Tonewood, Brass, Bone, Nacre
Type: MC/ Stereo dose long 51mm
Cantilever: Special damped aluminium.
Stylus: TMC (Line Contact), others on request
Wiring: Pure Silver
Magnet: ALNiCo magnet
Output: 0.3 mV ± 2dB 1KHz/5,6 cm/Sec
Frequency: 20Hz to 35kHz
Channel sep.: a>27db / 1kHz
Impedance: approx. 8 Ω
Weight: approx. 25±0.5g
Tracking force: 1.7-1.9 (Recommended 1.8g)
Compliance: 12 x 10-6 cm/dyne at 10 Hz
Contact Pins: Double-hardened pure silver
Special features: Micro-vibration controlled suspension system
Microcosmos-c/ DST201u+/ TEDESKA Microcosmos Line
Body: Tonewood, Brass, Bone, Nacre
Type: MC/ Stereo half inch system + Headshell
Cantilever: Special damped aluminium.
Stylus: TMC (Line Contact), others on request
Wiring: Pure Silver
Magnet: ALNiCo magnet
Output: 0.3 mV ± 2dB 1KHz/5,6 cm/Sec
Frequency: 20Hz to 35kHz
Channel sep.: a>27db / 1kHz
Impedance: approx. 8 Ω
Weight1: Half-inch approx. 11±0.5g
Weight2: Headshell approx. 11±0.5g
Weight 3: Extra weight
Tracking force: 1.7-1.9 (Recommended 1.8g)
Compliance: 12 x 10-6 cm/dyne at 10 Hz
Contact Pins: Double-hardened pure silver
Special features: Adjustable length. Approx.7mm scope of application. ( Ref. Var.Amalfi )
Tedeska Lab. Berlin
Custom-tailored Moving Coil Cartridge Design Workshop
— since 2015