Depends on your overall system gain, intrinsic noise floor of your electronics, typical listening level, etc. Basically LO MC is generally considered to be <0.3 mV. Most MMs deliver about 4-5 mV, I think. Many HO MC carts are spec'ed at 1.5 to 3 or 4 mV. There is a cartridge calculator at the KAB web site that will let you see the relationship between the parameters. If you have a smaller room, high pre-amp or amp gain, and/or listen at low levels, you may even be able to get into a MO MC cart.
What constitutes a "high output" moving coil cart?
Hi,
Lately I've been delving into different MM carts on my mid fi rig, and am itching to try a moving coil type. My phono pre limits my choices to "high output", so I am wondering if there is a sort of "dividing line" between low and high output, in terms of mVs. Thanks in advance for any thoughts.
Lately I've been delving into different MM carts on my mid fi rig, and am itching to try a moving coil type. My phono pre limits my choices to "high output", so I am wondering if there is a sort of "dividing line" between low and high output, in terms of mVs. Thanks in advance for any thoughts.