The MC-1 Turbo is an excellent entry into the world of high output Moving Coil (MC) cartridges, with an elliptical stylus profile. The MC-1 Turbo has a 3.3mV output, which makes it perfect for use with inbuilt phono preamps – specifically ones designed for Moving Magnet (MM) cartridges. The MC-1 Turbo provides a taste of the linearity and precision of moving coils, but without the need for additional high gain preamps or transformers.
Output voltage at 1000Hz, 5cm/sec. 3.3 mV Channel balance at 1kHz < 2 dB Channel separation at 1kHz > 22 dB Channel separation at 15 kHz > 15 dB Frequency range at -3dB 20-25,000 Hz Frequency response 20-20.000 Hz +4/-1 dB Tracking ability at 315 Hz at recommended tracking force > 65 µm Compliance, dynamic lateral 13 µm/mN Stylus type Elliptical Stylus tip radius r/R 8/18 µm Tracking force range 1.8-2.2 g (18-22 mN) Tracking force recommended 2.0 g (20 mN) Tracking angle 20° Internal impedance, DC resistance 100 Ohm Recommended load resistance 47 kOhm Recommended load capacitance < 500 pF Cartridge weight 4.1 g Cartridge body material Noryl
