MCX Series
Cartridge comparison chart
This chart provides a clear overview of various models, highlighting key features like stylus type, coil material, and performance, helping you make an informed choice.
| Feature | MCX1 | MCX2 | MCX3 | MCX4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
System: |
MC |
MC |
MC |
MC |
|
Stylus: |
Elliptical |
Nude
elliptical |
Nude
fine line |
Nude
Shibata |
|
Coil Material: |
Copper |
4N silver |
4N copper |
Goldplated OFC copper |
|
Chassis: |
Aluminum |
Aluminum |
Aluminum |
Aluminum |
|
Sound: |
Open, dynamic, warm |
Open, dynamic, high resolution, rich of details |
Full, wirde, very high resolution, notably high frequencies |
Extremely detailed, ultimate high frequency reproduction |
|
Voltage output
(at 1 kHz, 5 cm/sec.): |
0.55 mV |
0.55 mV |
0.35 mV |
0.3 mV |
|
Frequency range
(at -3 dB): |
20-25,000 Hz |
20-25,000 Hz |
20-25,000 Hz |
20-25,000 Hz |
|
Channel balance
(at 1 kHz): |
< 1.5 dB |
< 1.5 dB |
< 1.2 dB |
< 1.0 dB |
|
Channel separation
(at 1 kHz): |
> 21 dB |
> 21 dB |
> 24 dB |
> 26 dB |
|
Frequency response
(20-20,000 Hz): |
± 2,5 dB |
± 2,5 dB |
± 1,5 dB |
± 1,5 dB |
