Short summary

An excellent entry-level moving-magnet cartridge offering musical clarity and expression well beyond its price. The MP-100 uses a half-inch system with a conical diamond on a lightweight aluminium cantilever, ideal for affordable vinyl playback.

Key info

  • Entry-level moving magnet cartridge
  • Conical diamond stylus
  • Lightweight aluminium cantilever
  • Half-inch mounting system
  • Musical clarity and expression beyond its price
  • Ideal for affordable vinyl playback

Specifications

Physical characteristics
Weight 6.5 g
Specifications
Frequency response 20Hz to 20,000Hz
Stylus tip radius 0.6 mm
Channel balance 2.0dB or less
Channel separation 22dB (1KHz)
Recommended tracking force 21 mN (18-23 mN)
Recommended load resistance 47KΩ
Recommended load capacitance 100pF

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