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Kiseki Blue Gold Spot

The Kiseki Blue Gold Spot belongs to the Dutch marque's cult audiophile lineup. Its low 0.4 mV output requires a dedicated MC phono input or a step up transformer. The hyperelliptical stylus tracks between 1.6 and 2.2 g by specification. The stylus is integrated, so a worn diamond calls for retipping.

Weight & Dimensions (H×W×D)
11.4 g
Output Voltage
0.4 mV
Frequency Response
20–50 000 Hz
Channel Separation
30 dB
Channel Balance
± 0.25 dB
Tracking Force
1.6–2.2 g
VTA
20°
Compliance Value
6 × 10⁻⁶ cm/dyne (dynamic); 17 × 10⁻⁶ cm/dyne (static)
Cantilever
aluminum with boron overlay

Additional Info

The Kiseki Blue Gold Spot delivers precise, richly detailed presentation with tight, disciplined control through complex passages. Dynamics snap cleanly, imaging locks instruments in a stable, layered soundstage, and low background noise lets vocals emerge natural and textured. Lean but well-defined bass favors clarity over weight on acoustic, chamber and vocal material. The solid aluminum-magnesium body houses an integrated stylus, best fed through an MC step-up transformer, and wear means a retip.
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add 02/01/2026 · upd. 08/02/2026