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Analoginen äänilähde
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Selvitä neulasi kunto!
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Ostajan on helpompi ostaa vanha äänirasia, jos hän näkee neulan kunnon
omin silmin!
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Linn Akiva
The AKIVA is Linns newest moving coil cartridge and represents our continued commitment to deploying new technology and new knowledge in the pursuit of improving music reproduction from the irreplaceable store of music performance that continues to accumulate on vinyl recordings.
The design of the AKIVA cartridge incorporates a new and advanced magnetic assembly structure to produce a higher output with noticeably better tracking and even lower distortion than previous cartridge products. The integrity of the AKIVA cartridge design ensures greatly improved signal transference without loss of vital information and without any spurious noise from this super-precise, ultra-linear, direct coupled, moving coil cartridge.
The advanced magnetic assembly structure in the AKIVA cartridge is constructed around a machined from the solid alloy carcass for complete rigidity, and the optimally damped suspension mechanism supports hand-wound coils secured in a high precision rigid assembly, terminated with gold contacts.
- Finest nude diamond stylus
- Triple-point mounting system to ensure accurate coupling to tonearm
- Machined-from-solid alloy body for rigidity
- Ceramic Boron cantilever provides ultra low mass and extremely high rigidity
- Precision transducer has minimum sensitivity to spurious vibration
- Gold contacts for accurate and reliable connection
- Advanced magnetic materials
- Precision assembly
Type
Low Output Moving Coil Tracking
Compliance
10cu
Recommended Load
>50 ohms
Stylus
Line Contact
Tracking force
1.6g-1.9g
Weight
7.4 g
Pin connection type
Flying wire
Separation at 1kHz
>30dB
Channel balance at 1kHz Within
0.5dB
Output at 1kHz @ 3.45cm/s
150uV
Recommended arm
Rigid, medium mass - ideally Linn ITTOK or EKOS
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Linn Klyde
A high performance moving-coil cartridge for superb music retrieval.
- Strong alloy body to allow secure fixing to the headshell
- Sensitive transducer to optimise signal retrieval
- Precision suspension cantilever and nude diamond stylus for long life and minimum surface noise
- Precision assembly and gold contacts to protect music signal
Introduction
1992
Type
Low Output Moving Coil Tracking
Compliance
10cu
Recommended Load >50 ohms
Output
150uV
Stylus
Vital
Tracking
force
1.55g-1.75g
Weight
8.0g
Connection
1.2mm gold-plated pin
Separation at 1kHz
>30dB
Channel balance at 1kHz Within 0.5dB
Recommended Arm
Rigid, medium mass
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Linn Adikt
The Adikt moving-magnet cartridge is the newest addition to the Linn family of cartridges, providing a cost-effective entry into the world of faithful and accurate vinyl reproduction. -
- Entry level moving magnet cartridge
- Rigid body
- Finely detailed and dynamic sound
- Replaceable stylus
- Suitable for wide range of tonearms
- Designed for quick and simple installation
Introduction
1992
Type
Low Output Moving Coil Tracking
Compliance
10cu
Recommended Load >50 ohms
Output
150uV
Stylus
Vital
Tracking
force
1.55g-1.75g
Weight
8.0g
Connection
1.2mm gold-plated pin
Separation at 1kHz
>30dB
Channel balance at 1kHz Within 0.5dB
Recommended Arm
Rigid, medium mass
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Kontrapunkt a
Output voltage at 1000 Hz, 5cm/sec.: 450 µV
Channel balance at 1 kHz: < 1,5 dB
Channel separation at 1 kHz: > 25 dB
Channel separation at 15 kHz: > 15 dB
Frequency range at - 3dB: 20-40.000 Hz
Frequency response: 20-20.000 Hz ± 1,5 dB
FIM distortion at recommended tracking force,
DIN 45.542: < 1%
Tracking ability at 315Hz at recommended tracking force:
80 µm
Compliance, dynamic, lateral: 12 µm/mN
Stylus type: Nude Fine Line / Al.cantilever
Stylus tip radius: r/R 8/40 µm
Equivalent stylus tip mass: 0.30 mg
Tracking force range: 2.2-2.7 g (22-27 mN)
Tracking force, recommended: 2.5 g (25 mN)
Tracking angle: 20°
Internal impedance, DC resistance: 5 Ohm
Recommended load impedance: 50-500 Ohm
Cartridge body material: Stainless Steel
Cartridge colour: Black
Cartridge weight: 10 g
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MC Kontrapunkt a
This cartridge features Ortofons Nude Fine Line elliptical diamond mounted on an aluminium cantilever.
The listening panel recommends this model as the ideal choice for the afficionado who loves classical music, choral arrangements and acoustic jazz that require perfect balance and consistency from the deepest bass, across the crucial midrange and up through the highest highs.
The same high output as Kontrapunkt b ensures an outstanding signal-to-noise ratio even with MC inputs with lower gain.
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Kontrapunkt b
Output voltage at 1000 Hz, 5cm/sec.: 450 µV
Channel balance at 1 kHz: < 1,5 dB
Channel separation at 1 kHz: > 25 dB
Channel separation at 15 kHz: > 18 dB
Frequency range at - 3dB: 20-50.000 Hz
Frequency response: 20-20.000 Hz + 2,5 -1 dB
FIM distortion at recommended tracking force,
DIN 45.542: < 1%
Tracking ability at 315Hz at recommended tracking force:
80 µm
Compliance, dynamic, lateral: 12 µm/mN
Stylus type: Nude
FG 80 / Ruby cantilever
Stylus tip radius: r/R
5/80 µm
Equivalent stylus tip mass: 0.27 mg
Tracking force range: 2.2-2.7 g (22-27 mN)
Tracking force, recommended: 2.5 g (25 mN)
Tracking angle: 20°
Internal impedance, DC resistance: 5 Ohm
Recommended load impedance: 50-200 Ohm
Cartridge body material: Stainless Steel
Cartridge colour: Blue
Cartridge weight: 10 g
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MC Kontrapunkt b
The exterior design of the matt stainless steel body signals close kinship with MC Jubilee.
Featuring a slim-line nude FG 80 diamond mounted on a
ruby
cantilever, Kontrapunkt b delivers a lively, airy upper frequency range with richly etched detail to bring out the subtlest overtones. The bass has weight with resolution and authority that make the cartridge suitable for large-scale works of all genres.
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Kontrapunkt c
Output voltage at 1000 Hz, 5cm/sec.:
470 µV
Channel balance at 1 kHz: < 1 dB
Channel separation at 1 kHz: > 25 dB
Channel separation at 15 kHz: > 23 dB
Frequency range at - 3dB: 20-50.000 Hz
Frequency response: 20-20.000 Hz +2 -1 dB
FIM distortion at recommended tracking force,
DIN 45.542: < 1%
Tracking ability at 315Hz at recommended tracking force:
80 µm
Compliance, dynamic, lateral: 12 µm/mN
Stylus type: Nude FG 80 / Tapered
al.cantilever
Stylus tip radius: r/R 5/80 µm
Equivalent stylus tip mass: 0.27 mg
Tracking force range: 2.5 g (22-27 mN)
Tracking force, recommended: 2.5 g (25 mN)
Tracking angle: 20°
Internal impedance, DC resistance: 5 Ohm
Recommended load impedance: 20-200 Ohm
Cartridge body material: Stainless Steel
Cartridge colour: Green
Cartridge weight: 10 g
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MC Kontrapunkt c and h
These two cartridges round out the
Kontrapunkt line with the final two
letters of Bachs
surname.
Both incorporate Ortofons newly developed FSE (Field Stabilizing Element) to achieve optimal frequency response linearity by stabilizing the magnetic field especially during complex crescendo passages and to ensure consistently fine channel separation across the frequency band.
An output of 470 µV ensures an extremely high signal-to-noise ratio with any MC input.
Kontrapunkt c
The conical aluminium cantilever is fitted with a Nude FG 80 diamond stylus. Our listening panel concludes: Kontrapunkt c is a true high end reference cartridge, conveying music with supreme precision, impact and dynamics. Its stereo imaging capabilities illuminate the furthest corners of the soundstage in all three dimensions.
A high-resolution audio system is required to fully realize the information retrieval potential of this cartridge.
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Kontrapunkt h
Output voltage at 1000 Hz, 5cm/sec.:
470 µV
Channel balance at 1 kHz: < 1,5
dB
Channel separation at 1 kHz: > 25 dB
Channel separation at 15 kHz: > 17 dB
Frequency range at - 3dB: 20-45.000 Hz
Frequency response: 20-20.000 Hz ± 1,5 dB
FIM distortion at recommended tracking force,
DIN 45.542: < 1%
Tracking ability at 315Hz at recommended tracking force:
80 µm
Compliance, dynamic, lateral: 12 µm/mN
Stylus type: Nude Fine Line / Al.cantilever
Stylus tip radius: r/R 8/40 µm
Equivalent stylus tip mass: 0.3 mg
Tracking force range: 2.2-2.7 g (22-27 mN)
Tracking force, recommended: 2.5 g (25 mN)
Tracking angle: 20°
Internal impedance, DC resistance: 5 Ohm
Recommended load impedance: 20-200 Ohm
Cartridge body material: Stainless Steel
Cartridge colour: Violet
Cartridge weight: 10 g
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Kontrapunkt h
This model features the same Nude Fine Line elliptical diamond stylus mounted on an aluminium cantilever as Kontrapunkt a.
This cartridge employs Ortofons innovative FSE (Field Stabilizing Element) for exceptionally open bass and midrange with smooth, natural overtones. Recommended to enthusiasts who value tonally neutral reproduction of high-quality recordings over the more expressive handling of dynamic high-frequency detail of the
Kontrapunkt c.
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Rohmann
Output voltage at 1000 Hz, 5cm/sec.:
250
µV
Channel balance at 1 kHz: < 1,5 dB
Channel separation at 1 kHz: > 25 dB
Channel separation at 15 kHz: > 15 dB
Frequency range at - 3dB: 20-55.000
Hz
Frequency response: 20-20.000 Hz ±
2 dB
FIM distortion at recommended tracking force,
DIN 45.542: < 1%
Tracking ability at 315Hz at recommended tracking force:
80 µm
Compliance, dynamic, lateral: 12 µm/mN
Stylus type: Nude
"Orto Line"
Stylus tip radius: r/R 4,5/100 µm
Equivalent stylus tip mass: 0.25 mg
Tracking force range: 2.2-2.7 g (22-27 mN)
Tracking force, recommended: 2.5 g (25 mN)
Tracking angle: 20°
Internal impedance, DC resistance: 6
Ohm
Recommended load impedance: 20-200 Ohm
Cartridge body material: Aluminium
milled from solid block
Cartridge colour: Royal Blue
Cartridge weight:
9 g
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MC Rohmann
Named after Ortofons former managing director, in honour of many years of service, this cartridge is milled from a solid block of aluminium. The dark blue anodised body exploits aluminiums special damping characteristics to suppress resonance.
The slim-line Nude Orto-Line diamond ensures flawless tracking of even the most dynamic passages. MC Rohmann conveys the full range of detail and subtle nuance, even when a powerful brass section competes with the fine nuances of quieter instruments such as the flute or harpsichord.
A high performance MC transformer or MC preamplifier is recommended.
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Jubilee
Output voltage at 1000 Hz, 5cm/sec.:
340
µV
Channel balance at 1 kHz: < 1 dB
Channel separation at 1 kHz: > 27 dB
Channel separation at 15 kHz: >
20 dB
Frequency range at - 3dB: 20-65.000
Hz
Frequency response: 20-20.000 Hz +1,5 dB
-0
FIM distortion at recommended tracking force,
DIN 45.542: < 1%
Tracking ability at 315Hz at
recommended tracking force: 100 µm
Compliance, dynamic, lateral: 16 µm/mN
Stylus type: Nude
Shibata
Stylus tip radius: r/R 6/50 µm
Equivalent stylus tip mass: 0.22 mg
Tracking force range: 2.0-2.5 g (22-27 mN)
Tracking force, recommended: 2.3 g (25 mN)
Tracking angle: 20°
Internal impedance, DC resistance: 5
Ohm
Recommended load impedance: >
10 Ohm
Cartridge body material: Stainless
steel/aluminium
Cartridge colour: Purple/Black
Cartridge weight:
10,5 g
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MC Jubilee
The top of the line in Ortofons new reference series features entirely new exterior design and interior construction based on numerous technological advances in the service of your listening experience.
Interior redesign has resulted in a substantially increased output voltage of
340 µV.
The acclaimed, finely polished Nude Shibata diamond is mounted on a
boron
cantilever. MC Jubilee also incorporates Ortofons patented WRD (Wide Range Damping) system to ensure outstanding tracking ability.
Our listening panels notes: Amazing tonal neutrality, dynamics and purity of sound which set new standards for potency, detail, consistency and soundstaging.
A high performance MC transformer or MC preamplifier is required to take full advantage of these qualities.
Origin Live:
ORTOFON mc JUBILEE £1500 (1276.60 ex vat)
The Jubilee offers all of the performance of the Rohmann with the neutrality of the Kontrapunkt B. Need we say more.
These models also have their own azimuth adjustment which is very useful.
"...the Jubilee is one of the three or four best cartridges I've ever heard."
"..the Jubilee finds the melody, and flows with it in a naturally musical, exquisitely expressive manner."
Art Dudley, Listener, Vol 8, No. 4 July/August 2002
Introduction To The Jubile"
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SPU Royal N
Output voltage at 1000 Hz, 5cm/sec.:
200 µV
Channel balance at 1 kHz: < 1 dB
Channel separation at 1 kHz: > 25 dB
Channel separation at 15 kHz: >
20 dB
Frequency range at - 3dB: 20-60.000
Hz
Frequency response: 20-20.000 Hz +1,5 dB
-0
FIM distortion at recommended
tracking force, DIN 45.542: < 1%
Tracking ability at 315Hz at
recommended tracking force: 70
µm
Compliance, dynamic, lateral: 8
µm/mN
Stylus type: Nude
Ortofon Replicant 100
Stylus tip radius: r/R 5/100 µm
Equivalent stylus tip mass: 0.45 mg
Tracking force range: 2.5-3.5 g
(25-35 mN)
Tracking force, recommended: 3 g (30 mN)
Tracking angle: 20°
Internal impedance, DC resistance: 6
Ohm
Recommended load impedance: >
100 Ohm
Cartridge body material: Royal
blue aluminium
Cartridge colour: Blue/Gold
Cartridge weight:
12,8 g
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SPU Royal N
This is the latest top model in the legendary SPU range extending back to 1958 when Ortofon established the Moving Coil as the dominant technology for high-performance LP playback.
Unlike previous models, Royal N has no outer body. Instead, it is supplied with an adaptor for use in a headshell with standard 1/2 mounting.
The mounting base is dark blue with a gold-plated cover. Total weight is 12.8 g including screws. An Ortofon Replicant 100 diamond is mounted on a gold-plated aluminium cantilever. Output is 200 µV.
Royal N requires relatively high tracking force in return for its optimal tracking ability, with fine high-frequency detail and powerful dynamics, but somewhat reduced bass weight.
Royal N is recommended for use with either a high-quality MC transformer or an MC preamplifier with a recommended load of 100 Ohms or greater.
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MC 25 FL
Output voltage at 1000 Hz,
5cm/sec. 500
µV
Channel balance at 1 kHz < 1 dB
Channel separation at 1 kHz > 25 dB
Channel separation at 15 kHz > 15 dB
Frequency range at - 3dB 20-30.000 Hz
Frequency response 20-20.000 + 3 / - 1 dB
FIM distortion at recommended
tracking force, DIN 45.542 < 1%
Tracking ability at 315Hz at
recommended tracking force > 80 µm
Compliance, dynamic, lateral 16 µm/mN
Stylus type, Nude
Fine Line
Stylus tip radius r/R 8/40 µm
Equivalent stylus tip mass 0,35 mg
Tracking force range
1,8-2,2 g (18-22 mN)
Tracking force, recommended 2 g (20 mN)
Tracking angle 20°
Internal impedance, DC resistance 6 Ohm
Recommended load resistance > 20 Ohm
Cartridge body material, Aluminium
Cartridge body colour, Black
Cartridge weight 10,5 g
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25 FL
This cartridge employs a finely polished Nude Fine Line elliptical diamond mounted on an aluminium cantilever.
The listening panels conclusion: Excellent value for money, a musical all-rounder with all the classic moving coil virtues of fine detail, airiness, dynamics and extended frequency response with equal musical weight across the requency band from the deepest bass to the highest highs.
Recommended load: Greater than 100 Ohms.
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MC 10 Super
Output voltage at 1000 Hz,
5cm/sec. 300 µV
Channel balance at 1 kHz < 1,5 dB
Channel separation at 1 kHz > 25 dB
Channel separation at 15 kHz
> 15 dB
Frequency range at - 3dB 20-40.000 Hz
Frequency response 20-20.000 + 4 / - 1 dB
FIM distortion at recommended
tracking force, DIN 45.542 < 1%
Tracking ability at 315Hz at
recommended tracking force > 60 µm
Compliance, dynamic, lateral 14 µm/mN
Stylus type, Nude
Elliptical
Stylus tip radius r/R 8/18 µm
Equivalent stylus tip mass 0,50 mg
Tracking force range 1,3-1,8 g (13-18 mN)
Tracking force, recommended 1,5 g (15 mN)
Tracking angle 20°
Internal impedance, DC resistance 6 Ohm
Recommended load resistance > 10 Ohm
Cartridge body material, Noryl
Cartridge body colour, Black
Cartridge weight 7 g
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MC 1 Turbo
Output voltage at 1000 Hz,
5cm/sec. 3,3 mV
Channel balance at 1 kHz < 2 dB
Channel separation at 1 kHz > 22 dB
Channel separation at 15 kHz > 15 dB
Frequency range at - 3dB 20-25.000 Hz
Frequency response 20-20.000 + 4 / - 1 dB
FIM distortion at recommended
tracking force, DIN 45.542 < 1%
Tracking ability at 315Hz at
recommended tracking force 65 µm
Compliance, dynamic, lateral 13 µm/mN
Stylus type Elliptical
Stylus tip radius r/R 8/18 µm
Equivalent stylus tip mass 0,75 mg
Tracking force range 1,8-2,2 g (18-22 mN)
Tracking force, recommended 2 g (20 mN)
Tracking angle 20°
Internal impedance, DC resistance 100 Ohm
Recommended load resistance 47 kOhm
Recommended load capacitance 500 pF
Cartridge body material, Noryl
Cartridge body colour, Black
Cartridge weight 4,1 g
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Super OM 20
Output voltage at 1000 Hz,
5cm/sec. 4 mV
Channel balance at 1 kHz 1,5 dB
Channel separation at 1 kHz 25 dB
Channel separation at 15 kHz 15 dB
Frequency range at - 3dB 20-27.000 Hz
Frequency response 20-20.000 + 2 / - 1 dB
FIM distortion at recommended
tracking force, DIN 45.542 < 1%
Tracking ability at 315Hz at
recommended tracking force 80 µm
Compliance, dynamic, lateral 25 µm/mN
Stylus type Nude elliptical
Stylus tip radius r/R 8/18 µm
Equivalent stylus tip mass 0,4 mg
Tracking force range 1,25-1,75 g (12,5-17,5 mN)
Tracking force, recommended 1,5 g (15 mN)
Tracking angle 20°
Internal impedance, DC resistance 1 kOhm
Internal inductance 580 mH
Recommended load resistance 47 kOhm
Recommended load capacitance 200-400 pF
Cartridge colour, body/stylus Black/Black
Cartridge weight 5 g
Replacement stylus unit Stylus 20
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Grado Prestige Gold System
Frequency Response
10-60
Principal MI
Channel Separation at 1KHz 35
Imput Load 47K
Output at 1KHz 5CM/sec. 5mV
Recommended Tracking Force 1.5
Stylus Type E
Inductance 45mH
Resistance 475
Compliance CUs 20
Stylus Replacement U=user U
Mounting S/P
Weight 5.5
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The Silver and Gold models use a four piece OTL cantilever technology, ultra-high purity long crystal (UHPLC) oxygen free copper wire in the coils and Grado's specially designed elliptical diamond mounted on a brass bushing. The Gold model is selected from the Silver production run and meet higher test specifications. Approximately 5% of the production run meet these standards and become Gold models.
"It was lively and detailed but never edgy on vocal sibilants, and didn't over-emphasis leading edges on acoustic guitar."
"Beefheart's Clear Spot, the undoing of many an under-performing cartridges, didn't faze the Grado."
"It's a definite Best Buy!"
Hi Fi Choice / Alan Sircom
"The Prestige Gold's sound was readily identifiable, but after just a few seconds it didn't matter much, so engaging were the results."
Wayne Garcia - The Absolute Sound
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Denon
DL-110
Type Moving coil (high
output)
Output voltage 1.6mV (1kHz, 50mm/sec)
Frequency response 20Hz-45kHz
Output impedance 160 ohms
Load impedance
Channel separation More than 28dB (1kHz)
Channel sensitivity difference 1dB or less
Tracking tip 0.07 x 0.1mm special
elliptical solid diamond
Compliance 10x10-6 cm/dyne (100Hz)
Tracking force 1.6g ±0.3g
Weight 4.8g
(ei tarvitse MC etuvahvistinta,
vaan
normaali MM RIAA etupää sopii)
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"I bought a DL 110 recently on the recommendation (thanks Robert!). I have been very satisfied with this cartridge - and I think it is a perfect choice for someone - like me - who buys a lot of 2nd hand vinyl - this cart is A LOT more quiet than my previous cartridge (which was a Tekni-Fi K1 - not very well known outside Denmark, I guess, but AFAIK somehow related to the Nottingham Analogue Tracer).
BTW my TT is a Pro-Ject RPM 4 which I believe to be pretty similar to a Rega P3 - rest of the system is Nait 2>Linn Keilidh."
Thom
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DL-160
Type Moving coil (high
output)
Output voltage 1.6mV (1kHz, 50mm/sec)
Frequency response 20Hz-50kHz
Output impedance 160 ohms
Load impedance
Channel separation More than 28dB (1kHz)
Channel sensitivity difference 1dB or less
Tracking tip 0.07 x 0.1mm special
elliptical solid diamond
Compliance 10x10-6 cm/dyne (100Hz)
Tracking force 1.6g ±0.3g
Weight 4.8g
(ei tarvitse MC etuvahvistinta,
vaan
normaali MM RIAA etupää sopii)
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"Just recently changed to a Denon DL160 on my Manticore/RB250, after years using budget AT cartridges (AT95 and AT110). It cost a fiver more than the DL110.
First thing I noticed was the drop in distortion, especially towards the end of an LP side. Makes a good fist of less-than-perfect vinyl too - it tracks like a bastard.
I bought on recommendation, and only regret is not buying one years ago. Go for it."
Kev.
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Denon
DL-304
Type Moving coil
Output voltage 0.18mV (1kHz, 50mm/sec)
Frequency response 20Hz-75kHz
Output impedance 40 ohms
Load impedance More than 100ohms
Channel separation More than 28dB (1kHz)
Channel sensitivity difference 1dB or less
Tracking tip 0.07 x 0.1mm special
elliptical solid diamond
Compliance 14x10-6 cm/dyne (100Hz)
Tracking force 1.2g ±0.2g
Weight 7g
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Audio-Technica
OC9ML/II
Dual Moving
MicroCoilTM Cartridge
Frequency Response (Hz) 15-50,000
Output 0.4 (mV at 1 kHz, 5 cm/sec)
Channel Separation 31/21 (dB at 1 kHz/10 kHz)
Channel Balance (dB) 1.0
Vertical Tracking Force (grams) 1.25-1.75
Stylus Shape MicroLineTM
Stylus Construction Nude square shank
Cantilever Gold-plated boron
Recommended Load Impedance (ohms) 20
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Audio-Technica AT
440 MLa
4 mV output
Frequency response of 20-20,000 Hz
Channel balance within 0,8 dB
Channel separation >27 dB at 1kHz
Stylus Shape MicroLineTM
Stylus Construction 0,12mil square
Micro-Linear
1-1.8 g tracking force, recommended: 1.4 g
Weight of 6.5 g
Lightmetal cantilever
47 ohm, induct. 490 mH
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Audio-Technica AT
95 E
3.5 mV output
Frequency response of 20-20,000 Hz
Channel balance within 2.0 dB
Channel separation >20 dB at 1kHz
0.4 x 0.7 mil elliptical stylus
Bonded round shank stylus construction
1.5-2.5g tracking force
Weight of 5.7g
Aluminum cantilever
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Audio-Technica AT 3472 P
Moving magnet
for T4P connection
Stylus: spherical
Output Voltage: 5 mV
Tracking Force: 13 mN, 1,3 g
Connection/fitting: T4P
Weight: 6 g
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Bang & Olufsen MMC 20 EN
Moving
MicroCrossTM Cartridge
Frequency Response (Hz) 20-20,000 +/-2 dB
Output 0.6
(mV at 1 kHz, 5 cm/sec)
Vertical Tracking Force (grams) 1.20
Stylus Shape: Naked Elliptical Diamond
Moving Magnet Principle
The MMC 20 EN can be used to replace the following B&O cartridges: MMC 20 E, MMC 20 EN, MMC 20 S, MMC 20 CL, MMC 3000, MMC 4000, MMC 5000 and MMC 6000.
The MMC 20 Series cartridges are no longer available anywhere.
This cartridge is from old new stock. It comes in
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In 1958, Bang & Olufsen introduced the first stereo pickup cartridge ever made in Europe. This was called the SP1. Since then, many design innovations and the creative use of new materials have kept B&O's cartridges at the forefront of audio technology. By 1979 - 80, Bang & Olufsen's cartridges were represented by the MMC 20 series. MMC stands for 'Moving Micro-Cross'; the patented moving-iron principle upon which all B&O cartridges were based. This unique system employed a cross-shaped armature which, among other advantages, guaranteed exceptional stereo separation since each channel moves on a separate
axis.
If you take music seriously the value of your record collection is likely to be high. Many of your records are likely to be irreplaceable. You will also know that the signals pressed into your vinyl discs are very fragile indeed. The pickup cartridge can be the disc's worse enemy since an ill-suited cartridge can mark a record for life in a single play.
While B&O is aware that cartridge specifications are inter-related, their research shows consistently that Effective Tip Mass (ETM) is one of the major factors affecting record wear. ETM is the
equivalent of the amount of inertia the groove 'sees' in moving or accelerating the stylus tip. Consequently, the higher the ETM value, the higher the force required for a given constant acceleration. Obviously, more force results in more wear.
Three elements contribute to ETM. The stylus tip (diamond) contributes with its entire weight and mass. The armature contributes between 5 - 20% of its weight and mass; the cantilever around 30%. B&O has been able to reduce ETM substantially by refining these elements and building them into an integrated unit. The result is a system which not only reduces damage to the groove walls dramatically, but also provides exceptional performance at all frequencies. |
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Linn Ekos
A precision tonearm manufactured to sub-micron tolerances
to get the most music from any cartridge.
- Temperature-compensated precision-springs ensure constant tracking and bias forces
- Rigid construction, ultra-low friction bearings and clean room assembly to guarantee
performance and longevity
- All key components machined from solid to ensure no unwanted vibration disturbs the music
- Advanced alloys and adhesives to maximise strength and mechanical integrity
- Low-loss cable and gold connectors to ensure no music signal is lost in transmission to
preamplifier
- Easy to use hydraulic lift/lower device
Introduction
1988
Type
Dynamically Balanced
Fitting
Linn Standard
Pivot to Stylus
229mm
Stylus Overhang
18mm
Tracking Down Force Adjustable by precision spring
Bias Force
Adjustable by precision spring
Effective Mass
11,5 g
Cartridge Weight
3-9 g
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Linn Akito
Reliable, Lead in, rigid tonearm designed to do justice to a wide range of cartridges.
- Accurate static tracking and precision-spring bias adjustment to protect the LP
- Precision bearings for reliability and consistent information retrieval
- Strong headshell and main tube to provide a stable platform for the cartridge
- Easy to use lift/lower control
Introduction
1989
Type
Statically Balanced
Fitting
Linn Standard
Pivot to Stylus
229mm
Stylus Overhang
18mm
Tracking Down Force Static by adjusting counterweight
Bias Force
Adjustable by precision spring
Effective Mass
10g
Cartridge Weight
2-10g
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Naim Audio Unipivot
Arm (ARO)
The low-mass, Naim uni-pivot tone-arm is designed to offer the very
best phono cartridges delicate yet precise support at all audio frequencies.
Its geometry and construction ensure that difficulties with warped records,
end of side distortion and temperature or humidity problems are greatly reduced.
It incorporates a fixed headshell and an extremely stiff, light arm-tube.
The low slung counterweight, used to adjust tracking force, places the
mass in exactly the right position for both stability and minimum inertia and
will remain set even when the arm-tube is lifted clear of the turntable.
Arm-tops can be purchased separately to facilitate easy and fast cartridge
changes without the need for realignment and recalibration.
Also available is a retrofittable lift/lower device called the Aromatic.
Specifications
Effective length 230mm
Overhang
18mm
Cartridge weight 5.5 to 12gm
Pivot centre to platter centre 212.5mm
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