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Ortofon MC 20 Super Refurbished

The classic cartridge, which was first introduced 35 years ago, has been recognized as one of the first MC-cartridges that combined a relatively high compliance with a smooth yet extended frequency response.

MC 20 Super features:

Acclaimed Nude FG-70 stylus on aluminium cantilever, Wide Range Damping (WRD), high rigidity extruded aluminium construction plus aluminium cover/housing.

MC 20 Super Technical data

Output voltage at 1000 Hz, 5cm/sec.  -   0,25 mV
Channel balance at 1 kHz  -   < 1,0 dB
Channel separation at 1 kHz  -   > 25 dB
Channel separation at 15 kHz  -   > 15 dB
Frequency range at - 3dB  -   20-25.000 Hz
Frequency response  -   20-20.000 Hz ± 2 dB
Tracking ability at 315Hz at recommended tracking force  -   > 80 µm
Compliance, dynamic, lateral   -  15 µm/mN
Stylus type  -   Nude FG-70
Stylus tip radius  -   r/R 6/70 µm

Tracking force range  -   1,6-2,0 g (16-20 mN)
Tracking force, recommended   -  1,8 g (18 mN)
Tracking angle  -   20°
Internal impedance, DC resistance  -   5 Ohm
Recommended load impedance  -   > 10 Ohm
Cartridge body material  -   Aluminium
Cartridge colour  -   Gold
Cartridge weight   -  9 g
Headshell weight   -   10g