CUSIS S vs Luxman LMC-5
The LMC-5's tracking force is 2.2 g against the CUSIS S's 2.0 g and its channel separation 28 dB against 25 dB. Both share output (0.4 mV) and compliance (8 cu).
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Estimated price (community-sourced)
$2,299
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About the CUSIS S
The J.A. Michell Engineering Cusis S is a moving-coil phono cartridge positioned as the mid-level model in Michell’s Cusis range. It is designed for detailed, musical vinyl playback and uses a Shibata stylus, boron cantilever, samarium-cobalt magnet assembly, pure 30µ copper coils, a large aluminium chassis, and a high-density acetyl body to reduce resonance and vibration.
Specifications
Cartridge
Phono cartridge specifications
- Cartridge Type
- MC
- Output Voltage
- 0.4 mV
- Tracking Force
- 2.0 g
- Stylus Type
- shibata
- Compliance
- 8 cu
- Channel Separation
- 25 dB
- Impedance
- 4.5Ω
Physical Dimensions
Size, weight, and appearance
- Weight
- 8.9 kg (20 lbs)
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