Rosewood Black vs Luxman LMC-5
The LMC-5's output is 0.4 mV against the Rosewood Black's 0.6 mV, its compliance 8 cu against 11 cu, its tracking force 2.2 g against 2.0 g, and its channel separation 28 dB against 30 dB.
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Estimated price (community-sourced)
$2,995
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About the Rosewood Black
The Koetsu Black cartridge is renowned for its exceptional sound quality, offering a full-bodied sound that suits all genres of music. It features a one-piece boron rod cantilever and a proprietary stylus profile. The cartridge body is made of anodized aluminum with copper coil wiring and samarium cobalt magnets. It has an output of 0.6 mV (though some sources list it as 0.4 mV), a compliance of 10–12 cu, and channel separation greater than 30 dB at 1 kHz. The recommended tracking force is between 1.8 and 2.0 grams, and the recommended load impedance is between 5 and 47 kOhms. The cartridge dimensions are 25/64" W by 36/64" D by 56/64" L, with a weight of approximately 11 grams.
Specifications
Cartridge
Phono cartridge specifications
- Cartridge Type
- MM
- Output Voltage
- 0.6 mV
- Tracking Force
- 2.0 g
- Stylus Size
- 0.7 µm
- Compliance
- 11 cu
- Channel Separation
- 30 dB
- Impedance
- 47000Ω
Physical Dimensions
Size, weight, and appearance
- Dimensions
- 25.4 × 14.29 mm (W × H × D)
- Weight
- 0.011 kg (0 lbs)
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