Ortofon MC-1 Turbo

Ortofon MC-1 Turbo cartridge is a taste of linearity and precision

The MC-1 Turbo is an excellent entry into the world of high output Moving Coil (MC) cartridges, with an elliptical stylus profile.

The MC-1 Turbo has a 3.3mV output, which makes it perfect for use with inbuilt phono preamps – specifically ones designed for Moving Magnet (MM) cartridges.

The MC-1 Turbo provides a taste of the linearity and precision of moving coils, but without the need for additional high gain preamps or transformers.


Technical data

• Output voltage at 1000 Hz, 5cm/sec.: 3,3 mV
• Channel balance at 1 kHz: < 2 dB
• Channel separation at 1 kHz: > 22 dB
• Channel separation at 15 kHz: > 15 dB
• Frequency range at - 3dB: 20-25.000 Hz
• Frequency response: 20-20.000 Hz + 4 / - 1 dB
• Tracking ability at 315Hz at recommended tracking force *) : > 65 µm
• Compliance, dynamic, lateral: 13 µm/mN
• Stylus type: Elliptical
• Stylus tip radius: r/R 8/18 µm
• Equivalent stylus tip mass: 0,75 mg
• Tracking force range: 1,8-2,2 g (18-22 mN)
• Tracking force, recommended: 2 g (20 mN)
• Tracking angle: 20°
• Internal impedance, DC resistance: 100 Ohm
• Recommended load impedance: 47 kOhm / < 500 pF
• Cartridge body material: Noryl
• Cartridge colour: Black
• Cartridge weight: 4,1 g

*) Typical value

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