Takumi L vs Carbon
The Carbon matches the Takumi L 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 Takumi L is a stereo moving-coil phono cartridge positioned above the original Takumi, featuring an upgraded nude Line Contact diamond stylus and a wider frequency range. It uses Miyajima’s Cross Ring motor structure, an African blackwood body, and is described as having a clear, clean, and extended sound compared with the standard Takumi.
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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 Carbon matches the Takumi L on output (0.2 mV), compliance (9 cu), tracking force (2.3 g), and stylus type (Line_contact).
The Saboten's tracking force is 2.0 g against the Takumi L's 2.3 g and its cartridge type MC against LOMC. Both share compliance (9 cu) and output (0.2 mV).
The LMC-5's compliance is 8 cu against the Takumi L's 9 cu, its output 0.4 mV against 0.2 mV, its tracking force 2.2 g against 2.3 g, and its cartridge type MC against LOMC.
The Standard MC's tracking force is 2.0 g against the Takumi L's 2.3 g. Both share compliance (9 cu), output (0.2 mV), and stylus type (Line_contact).
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