Carbon vs Takumi L
The Takumi L matches the Carbon on output (0.2 mV), compliance (9 cu), tracking force (2.3 g), and stylus type (Line_contact).
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The Miyajima Laboratory Carbon is a stereo moving-coil phono cartridge based on the Takumi’s tonal balance, but fitted with a line-contact stylus for extended high-frequency response. It uses a thin cantilever reinforced with carbon nanofibers to improve outline, core definition, and overall sound balance. It is described by the manufacturer and dealers as a refined, balanced cartridge with a nude line-contact diamond stylus and Miyajima’s Cross Ring motor design.
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The closest alternatives on specs, description and the systems they turn up in, with the specs they share set side by side.
The Takumi L matches the Carbon on output (0.2 mV), compliance (9 cu), tracking force (2.3 g), and stylus type (Line_contact).
The LMC-5's compliance is 8 cu against the Carbon's 9 cu, its output 0.4 mV against 0.2 mV, and its tracking force 2.2 g against 2.3 g. Both share cartridge type (MC).
The Saboten's tracking force is 2.0 g against the Carbon's 2.3 g. Both share compliance (9 cu), output (0.2 mV), and cartridge type (MC).
The Shilabe's compliance is 8 cu against the Carbon's 9 cu and its tracking force 3.0 g against 2.3 g. Both share output (0.2 mV) and cartridge type (MC).
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