Melody MM vs Denon DL-80
The DL-80's output is 1.6 mV against the Melody MM's 3.5 mV and its tracking force 1.8 g against 2.0 g. Both share channel separation (20 dB) and stylus type (Conical).
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Melody MM
Music HallAnalogCartridges
Estimated price (community-sourced)
$75
Around — community and catalog average, updates slowly
About the Melody MM
The Music Hall Melody MM is a moving-magnet phono cartridge with a replaceable conical 0.6 mil stylus, an aluminum-pipe cantilever, and a bonded round-shank stylus construction. It has a 3.5 mV output, 20 Hz–20 kHz frequency response, 1.5–2.5 g tracking-force range (2.0 g nominal), over 20 dB channel separation, 1.5 dB channel balance, a 47 kΩ recommended load, and weighs 5.0 g.
Specifications
Cartridge
Phono cartridge specifications
- Cartridge Type
- MM
- Output Voltage
- 3.5 mV
- Tracking Force
- 2.0 g
- Stylus Type
- conical
- Stylus Size
- 0.6 µm
- Channel Separation
- 20 dB
- Impedance
- 47000Ω
Specifications are community-contributed and may not be accurate or complete. Verify all details with the manufacturer before making purchasing decisions. Terms & Conditions