The Vertere SOLO Moving Coil Cartridge was developed to ensure faithful pickup of the mono signal that is cut into the record groove and to bring the music to life with breathtaking clarity and presence.

Every element of the design was considered and refined — from the telescopic aluminium alloy cantilever, only horizontally active generator coil, Shibata III stylus profiles, to its mass-tuned aluminium alloy body — all in pursuit of unlocking more detail, more emotion, and more music from the groove.

The cartridge, a beautifully machined aluminium alloy housing with Vertere’s signature 4-point fixing system, is designed to enhance mechanical integrity and vibration control.

To ensure perfect synergy with the bespoke low-mass moving coil generator, cartridge mass and structural balance has been fine-tuned to the new cantilever/coil suspension. This combination allows the lateral modulations in the groove to be captured and every nuance of the music to be replayed with exceptional realism, from the subtlest string decay to the full bloom of a grand piano and emotionally recorded vocals.

What truly sets SOLO apart is its ability to resolve detail without a hint of any exaggeration.

Its generator is engineered to ensure almost no vertical movement in the groove has a component in the mono signal — minimising distortion while delivering ultra-low noise, outstanding resolution, lifelike dynamics, and precise “spatial” imaging of the mono recording.

More than a cartridge, SOLO is an experience — revealing not just sound, but the full emotion present in every performance.

SOLO doesn’t just meet expectations; it redefines what a mono moving coil cartridge can achieve.

At the heart

Telescopic cantilever – nude diamond stylus technology for enhanced performance and precision.

Aluminium alloy cantilever precision fitted with Shibata III nude diamond stylus tip.

Mono coil generator engineered for precise lateral mono signal cut into the groove with no vertical signal component.

Blending the inherent strength of the telescopic aluminium alloy cantilever with the precision of the single cross-coil generator and fine-tuned synthetic rubber suspension to achieve remarkable dynamic control, unwavering tracking stability, and impressive frequency extension.

The Shibata III stylus profile provides a highly responsive interface that maximises signal integrity and dynamic performance.

The special three-point contact design is precision-machined into the top surface of a single-piece aluminium alloy body to provide the required contact with the tonearm headshell and cartridge alignment accuracy.

Each cartridge generator is individually calibrated and aligned to maintain optimal mechanical balance and unmatched performance.

The Vertere signature four-point generator “floating” support system incorporates four stainless steel spike screws, each meticulously adjusted for precise alignment and structural integrity.

Specifications

Generator Type:	Moving Coil
Output:	0.4 mV (1 kHz @ 5 cm/sec.)
Recommended Input Load:	850 Ω – 1 kΩ; 0 pF – Max. 470 pF
Recommended Tracking Weight:	2.15 g (2.00 g – 2.40 g)
Frequency Response:	10 Hz – 45 kHz
Coil Resistance:	24 Ω – DC Single Coil
Dynamic Compliance:	8.0 x 10⁻⁶ cm/dyne (@ 100 Hz)
Magnet Type:	Samarium-Cobalt
Mounting To Stylus:	8.3 mm
Headshell To Stylus:	17.0 mm
Stylus:	Shibata III, Nude Diamond r × R (7 x 40 µm)
Cantilever:	Aluminium – Telescopic
Headshell Mounting:	Special Vertere Tri-point; M2.5 Threaded Fixing Holes
Generator Fixing:	Special Quad-Point Contact; Four Stainless ‘Spike’ Screws
Weight:	11.4 g

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