Given its output voltage and its high-ish internal impedance/resistance, this seems to be what we now would call a "High Output" Moving Coil, meaning the coil is fairly hefty in order to generate such a healthy output voltage. I wonder how it compares to the various Grace MMs for SQ. Once again, I am surprised by the very existence of a cartridge.
Any Love for the Grace F10 L Moving Coil Cartridge
Just picked up one of these super rare cartridges and wondered if any of our members had ever owned one and if so could offer any feedback on what to expect.
I had convinced myself that I would not buy any more cartridges and had actually being selling some off to pay for a rebuild on one of my most valued cartridges. Unfortunately for me I have a weakness for those very rare vintage cartridges and I simply can't stop myself if one becomes available at the right price.
The model I have coming is the "L" version with hollow Boron cantilever (hollow boron is another weakness of mine). The specs are as follows.
Thanks.
I had convinced myself that I would not buy any more cartridges and had actually being selling some off to pay for a rebuild on one of my most valued cartridges. Unfortunately for me I have a weakness for those very rare vintage cartridges and I simply can't stop myself if one becomes available at the right price.
The model I have coming is the "L" version with hollow Boron cantilever (hollow boron is another weakness of mine). The specs are as follows.
- Frequency characteristics: 20~30,000Hz±2dB
- Output voltage: 0.75mV(5cm/sec, 1,000Hz, 45°)
- Impedance: 23Ω±10%(1,000Hz)
- Channel balance: within 0.5dB(1,000Hz)
- Crosstalk: below -25dB(1,000Hz)
- Stylus tip: 0.2×0.8mil Advanced Luminal Trace
- Stylus pressure: 1.8gr (±0.5gr)
- Compliance: 20×10-6cm/dyne
- Cantilever: Boron composite
Thanks.