Ortofon MC-1 Turbo cartridge is a taste of linearity and precision
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.
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| Technical data | |
| 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 Hz + 4 / – 1 dB |
| 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 |
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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 impedance | 47 kOhm / < 500 pF |
| Cartridge body material | Noryl |
| Cartridge colour | Black |
| Cartridge weight | 4,1 g |
| *) Typical value | |
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Stylus protection guard available |



