Magic 3 vs Ortofon 2M Blue
The 2M Blue's output is 5.5 mV against the Magic 3's 3.0 mV, its compliance 20 cu against 25 cu, and its tracking force 1.8 g against 1.5 g. Both share cartridge type (MM).
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The Music Hall Magic 3 is designed for high-quality audio reproduction. It has a nude elliptical stylus with a tip radius of r/R 8/18 µm and an equivalent stylus tip mass of 0.3 mg. The cartridge is compatible with a 1/2 inch tonearm mount and has a recommended tracking force of 1.5 g (15 mN).
Phono cartridge specifications
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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 2M Blue's output is 5.5 mV against the Magic 3's 3.0 mV, its compliance 20 cu against 25 cu, and its tracking force 1.8 g against 1.5 g. Both share cartridge type (MM).
The OM30 Super's output is 4.0 mV against the Magic 3's 3.0 mV. Both share compliance (25 cu), tracking force (1.5 g), and cartridge type (MM).
The MP-50II's stylus type is Fine_line against the Magic 3's Elliptical. Both share output (3.0 mV), tracking force (1.5 g), and cartridge type (MM).
The Otello's output is 2.1 mV against the Magic 3's 3.0 mV and its compliance 22 cu against 25 cu. Both share tracking force (1.5 g) and stylus type (Elliptical).
Ortofon 2MR Blue
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