Ortofon MC Kontrapunkt "c" Refurbished

The Kontrapunkt "c" is a true high-end reference cartridge, conveying music with supreme precision, impact, and dynamics.

Its stereo imaging capabilities illuminate the furthest corners of the soundstage in all three dimensions. The Kontrapunkt c has a conical aluminum cantilever fitted with a Nude FG 80 diamond stylus. Coils are wound from 99.9999% pure silver. A neodymium magnet and an output of 470 mV ensure an extremely high signal-to-noise ratio with any MC Preamplifire.

The Kontrapunkt c incorporates Ortofon’s unique FSE (Field Stabilising Element) to achieve optimal frequency response linearity by stabilizing the magnetic field around the armature - especially during complex crescendo passages - and to ensure consistently high channel separation across the frequency band. A high resolution audio system is required to fully explore the information retrieval potential of this cartridge.

MC Kontrapunkt "c" Technical data

Output voltage at 1000 Hz, 5cm/sec.  -  0,47 mV
Channel balance at 1 kHz  -  < 1 dB
Channel separation at 1 kHz  -  > 25 dB
Channel separation at 15 kHz  -  > 23 dB
Frequency range at - 3dB  -  20-50.000 Hz
Frequency response  -  20-20.000 Hz + 2 /-1 dB
Tracking ability at 315Hz at recommended tracking force  -  80 µm
Compliance, dynamic, lateral  -  12 µm/mN
Stylus type  -  Nude FG 80 on tapered Al. cantilever
Stylus tip radius  -  r/R 5/80 µm

Tracking force range  -  2,2-2,7 g (22-27 mN)
Tracking force, recommended  -  2,5 g (25 mN)
Tracking angle  -  20°
Internal impedance, DC resistance  -  5 Ohm
Recommended load impedance  -  50-200 Ohm
Cartridge body material  -  Stainless Steel
Cartridge colour  -  Green
Cartridge weight  -   10 g

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