JICO J44A7-AUR J44A-7 DJ - J44A-7 Improved Aurora

Delivered with a JICO N44-7 Aurora phosphorescent pen featuring high downforce and an S-type cantilever for excellent tracking, this cell is perfect for recapturing the sound and feel of the legendary Shure M44-7 and N44-7 cells and diamonds.

Japanese craftsmanship.
JICO, an acronym for Nippon Precision Jewel Industry Co. LTD, is a Japanese manufacturer whose name is well known to afficionados of high quality cells and diamonds for both audiophile and DJ turntables. This family business based in the Hamasaka region of the Land of the Rising Sun, whose origins date back to 1873, began its history with the manufacture of sewing needles, a precision activity that already foreshadowed its future! Manufacturing diamonds and cantilevers since 1966, which made its reputation, the brand has continued to innovate while maintaining traditional manufacturing techniques, and now offers its own cell holders, cells and diamonds for the happiness of all vinyl lovers.

The legend at hand.
The brand has worked hard to provide vinyl enthusiasts and DJs with a replacement for the iconic Shure M44-7 and N44-7 cells and diamonds, true legends that have shaped the history of Hip-Hop and scratch music. This JICO J44A-7 Aurora moving magnet cartridge, featuring a high output level that allows them to be paired with the majority of phono preamps on the market, offers performance equivalent to the Shure M44-7 cartridges of the time, with powerful bass and a smooth, balanced sound. Its 1/2" mounting interface makes it a very versatile cell, which can be mounted on the majority of cell holders on the market.

The N44-7 Aurora pen, with its Type S tubular aluminum cantilever precision-worked to closely match Shure cantilevers, combined with an integral (bare) diamond, offers excellent vinyl groove guidance and increased resistance to playback skips, while giving you high-definition audio quality.

A DJ optimized version.
This JICO-provided J44A-7 cartridge, which reproduces sounds similar to authentic Shure cartridges, benefits from brand enhancements to best meet the needs of DJs. The recommended pressure force has been increased from a maximum of 3g for the Shure model to 4.5g for this JICO model to ensure better tracking for the most demanding turntablism sessions. This Aurora version's stylus body, made of Lumi Nova phosphorescent pigments, glows in the dark to more easily spot your pickup in the dark, while providing an inimitable touch to your turntable! And to protect the diamond in all circumstances, this model benefits from a protective flap that folds down over the pen to prevent any harmful rubbing.

- Category: cell

- Construction: aluminum

- Intended for: scratch, DJ

- Force of support (g): 3.5 - 4.5

- Weight (kg): 5.60 g

- Diamond tip: spherical

- Quantity: 1

- Frequency response: 20Hz - 20kHz

- Voltage output: 8 mV

- Type: moving magnet

- Complementary Specs:

- Contents: J44A-7 cell with phosphorescent lower part, N44-7 diamond with diamond shield, full spherical diamond (bare)

- Cell: J44A-7 (equivalent to Shure M44 7)

- Aurora Improved Version: Higher pressure cell specifically designed for DJs, phosphorescent bottom end, with diamond shielding

- Diamond type: spherical full diamond, 0.7 mil, providing high definition reproduction

- Channel separation: 20 dB (1 kHz)

- Channel balancing: 1.5 dB maximum (1 kHz)

- Output voltage: 5 to 8 mV

- Recommended load resistance: 47 kΩ

- DC resistance: 800Ω

- Compliance: L8,5 / V7,8

- Height: 16 mm

- Cantilever: JICO Type S upgraded tubular aluminum, similar to original Shure model

- Angle of attack: 7°

- Mounting interface: 1.2" standard

- Replacement diamond: JICO N44-7 AURORA IMP

- Handmade in Japan