CLEARANCE SALE: Analog Relax EX500 - MC Phono Cartridge | Ex-Demo

What: Violin-grade Romanian maple cartridge with pure silver coils and a hyper-elliptical stylus
Savings: 20% off RRP – Save £1,000
Why Buy: 2022 HiFi Acoustic Review Product of the Year winner, offering exceptional value
Perfect For: Audiophiles seeking the organic warmth of violin-quality tonewood combined with modern precision

Violin-Grade Craftsmanship — Now 20% Off

Step up to the sweet spot of Japanese artisan excellence. Described as a perfect blend of traditional and modern cartridge design, the EX500 features hand-selected Romanian maple used by master violin makers — now available at a remarkable saving.

SALE PRICE: £3,998
RRP: £4,998
YOU SAVE: £1,000

The Opportunity

This ex-demo EX500 represents the pinnacle of value in high-end moving-coil cartridges. Selected as the 2022 Product of the Year by HiFi Acoustic Review, Analog Relax bridges the gap between the entry-level EX300 and the flagship EX1000. It delivers pure silver coils and violin-grade tonewood at a fraction of the price, offering a creamy midrange and an enticingly musical presentation — perfect for jazz, classical, and acoustic recordings.

Key Features

• Romanian Hard Maple Body: Crafted from the same tonewood used in fine violin necks and backboards

• Pure Silver Coils: Hand-wound for superior signal transmission

• Hyper-Elliptical Diamond Stylus: Precision-polished beyond standard tolerances

• IF Adhesive Technology: Diamond-dust bonding eliminates cantilever wobble

• 0.5mV High Output: Compatible with standard MC phono stages

• Reinforced Aluminium Cantilever: Thicker design for enhanced rigidity and stability

• Multi-Neodymium Magnets: Delivers exceptional micro-dynamic performance

• Japanese Artisan Build: Each unit is individually crafted and serial-numbered

Performance Excellence

The EX500 achieves a creamy, natural midrange and a smooth yet detailed sound signature. Its Romanian maple body, sourced from the same stock favoured by master violin makers, produces a uniquely organic resonance that fills the listening space with natural warmth and atmosphere. Listeners describe it as fast, powerful, airy, and deeply engaging — an ideal combination of precision and emotion.

The hyper-elliptical stylus extracts extraordinary detail from vinyl grooves, while the pure silver coils ensure an ultra-clean signal path.

Technical Specifications

• Output Voltage: 0.5mV @ 1kHz

• Internal Impedance: 15Ω

• Tracking Force: 2.0g

• Coil Material: Pure silver, hand-wound

• Cantilever: Reinforced aluminium

• Stylus Type: Hyper-elliptical solid diamond

• Body Material: Romanian hard maple

• Magnet: Multiple neodymium

• Weight: 10.0g

• Compliance: Medium

What’s Included

• Analog Relax EX500 MC cartridge (ex-demo, perfect condition)

• Original protective case

• Aluminium stylus guard

• Certificate of authenticity with serial number

• Full manufacturer’s warranty via UK distributor Absolute Sounds

Why Martins Hi-Fi

As authorised Absolute Sounds dealers, we provide full warranty support for this award-winning Japanese masterpiece. This ex-demo unit has been professionally maintained and offers discerning audiophiles exceptional value in the high-end moving-coil market.

Experience violin-grade refinement today – only one unit available.