The JVC MC-1 is kind of like a moving-coil Decca, in that it uses printed micro-coils that are mounted very close to the stylus (perhaps 1 mm away from the stylus). As a result, there is little clearance between itself and the LP, but in return, detail resolution is quite high. It is a much smoother, much more capable, all-around performer than any of the Deccas that I have heard.
Output level is rather low at 0.2mV, and coil impedance is a bit high at 30 ohms, so most phono stages will find it a real challenge to deliver the resolution and dynamics that the MC-1 is capable of.
It is an interesting performer that is well-worth repairing, IF you can find someone who is up to the task.
FWIW, the original cantilever is beryllium, and the stylus is a Shibata.
There are some specifications here:
http://cartridges-navi.com/victor.html
In contrast, the Blue Point may not be worth the effort of having it rebuilt.
kind regards, jonathan carr
Output level is rather low at 0.2mV, and coil impedance is a bit high at 30 ohms, so most phono stages will find it a real challenge to deliver the resolution and dynamics that the MC-1 is capable of.
It is an interesting performer that is well-worth repairing, IF you can find someone who is up to the task.
FWIW, the original cantilever is beryllium, and the stylus is a Shibata.
There are some specifications here:
http://cartridges-navi.com/victor.html
In contrast, the Blue Point may not be worth the effort of having it rebuilt.
kind regards, jonathan carr