LMC-5 vs Kuzma CAR-40
The CAR-40's output is 0.3 mV against the LMC-5's 0.4 mV, its compliance 10 cu against 8 cu, and its tracking force 2.0 g against 2.2 g. Both share channel separation (28 dB).
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Estimated price (community-sourced)
$2,995
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About the LMC-5
The Luxman LMC-5 is a low-output moving-coil phono cartridge with a solid-diamond Shibata stylus and 0.5 mm aluminum cantilever. It uses a samarium-cobalt magnet and pure-iron magnetic circuit, and is designed for connection to a suitable MC phono stage, head amplifier, or step-up transformer. Specifications include 4.7 ohms internal impedance, 0.4 mV output voltage, 10 Hz–35 kHz frequency response, 8.5 g weight, and a recommended tracking force of 2.1–2.3 g.
Specifications
Cartridge
Phono cartridge specifications
- Cartridge Type
- MC
- Output Voltage
- 0.4 mV
- Tracking Force
- 2.2 g
- Stylus Type
- shibata
- Compliance
- 8 cu
- Channel Separation
- 28 dB
- Impedance
- 4.7Ω
Physical Dimensions
Size, weight, and appearance
- Dimensions
- 17 × 18.3 × 21.3 mm (W × H × D)
- Weight
- 0.0085 kg (0 lbs)
- Available Colors
- Aluminum A6063
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