Acoustic Signature MCX4Moving Coil Cartridge
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Checkout our Sales and DiscountsThe Acoustic Signature MCX4 is a flagship moving-coil cartridge designed for audiophiles who demand precision, clarity, and a natural soundstage. Its state-of-the-art construction incorporates a nude Shibata stylus, ensuring excellent tracking across a wide frequency range, and gold-plated, oxygen-free copper coils for superior signal transfer. The CNC-machined resonance-optimized aluminum chassis further enhances sound quality by minimizing unwanted vibrations. With an ideal match for medium to high mass tonearms, the MCX4 delivers a rich, detailed listening experience that elevates your vinyl playback to a new level of performance.
Key Features
- Nude Shibata Stylus: Offers exceptional tracking accuracy, ensuring high-frequency detail and reduced distortion.
- Gold-Plated, Oxygen-Free Copper Coils: Provides superior signal integrity and clarity, especially in the low and mid-range frequencies.
- Resonance-Optimized Aluminum Chassis: Minimizes unwanted vibrations, ensuring a more focused and detailed sound.
- Easy Mounting: Designed for straightforward installation and compatibility with a variety of tonearms.
- Medium to High Mass Tonearm Compatibility: Best paired with high-quality tonearms for optimal performance.
Detailed Description
Nude Shibata Stylus
The MCX4** is equipped with a nude Shibata stylus, a design known for its precise tracking ability, especially in high-frequency ranges. The nude mount reduces mass and allows the stylus to remain rigid and responsive to the grooves, providing cleaner sound with less distortion.
Gold-Plated, Oxygen-Free Copper Coils
This cartridge features gold-plated, oxygen-free copper coils, which improve the conductivity and reduce signal loss, offering superior sound quality. The result is enhanced detail, a better-defined soundstage, and improved bass response.
Resonance-Optimized Aluminum Chassis
The MCX4's chassis is crafted from resonance-optimized aluminum, carefully CNC-milled to minimize unwanted vibrations. This construction results in clearer and more precise sound reproduction, making every note sharper and every instrument more distinct.
Easy Mounting & Compatibility
Designed for easy installation, the MCX4 is compatible with most medium to high mass tonearms, providing flexibility for a wide range of turntable setups. Whether upgrading an existing system or building a new one, this cartridge fits seamlessly into your setup.
Technical Specifications
| Cartridge System | Moving-Coil (MC) |
| Stylus Type | Nude Shibata |
| Coil Material | Gold-Plated, Oxygen-Free Copper |
| Cartridge Chassis | Resonance-Optimized Aluminum |
| Voltage Output | 0.3 mV (at 1 kHz, 5 cm/sec.) |
| Channel Balance | < 1.0 dB at 1 kHz |
| Channel Separation | > 26 dB at 1 kHz |
| Compliance, Dynamic, Lateral | 15 m/mN |
| Tracking Force Range | 2.1 to 2.5 g |
| Recommended Tracking Force | 2.3 g (23 mN) |
| Frequency Range at -3 dB | 20-25,000 Hz |
| Frequency Response | ±1.5 dB (20-20,000 Hz) |
| DC Resistance | 5 Ω |
| Recommended Load | 100 Ω |
| Cartridge Weight | 12.6 g |
User Manual
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