Money no object? This turntable cartridge is made from the same wood as million-dollar violins, as well as diamonds (of course)

• Analog Relax's new moving-coil turntable cartridge is called the EX700
• Made from Tyrolean spruce, boron and, of course, diamonds
• Sells for £7,288 (around $9,400, AU$13,300) – and this is 'mid-tier'

Own one of the best turntables and want to make it sound even better? Spending a small fortune on a premium cartridge might not be the cheapest option, but if money's no object, it might be fun.

Japanese audio brand Analog Relax has just lifted the lid on the EX700, possibly named after how many £10 notes you'll have to fork out to own it — it sells for £7,288 in the UK via Absolute Sounds (that coverts to about £9,400 or AU$13,300).

That price actually makes this one of Analog Relax's mid-range options, but for the rest of us, it's an outrageously premium pick ...