Spirit MM vs Sumiko Pearl
The Pearl's output is 4.0 mV against the Spirit MM's 3.5 mV and its stylus type Elliptical against Conical. Both share tracking force (2.0 g) and cartridge type (MM).
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The Music Hall Spirit is a budget-friendly moving magnet (MM) phono cartridge developed and built specifically for Music Hall by Audio Technica. It incorporates a low-mass alloy tube cantilever and bonded elliptical stylus (0.4 x 0.7 mil) for clear, accurate sound extraction from vinyl grooves, with replaceable stylus for longevity. Praised for excellent transient response, full low frequencies, linear midrange, sweet highs, and precise stereo imaging by reviewers like What Hi-Fi? and SoundStage!. Compatible with a wide range of turntables and tonearms, it offers tremendous performance at an entry-level price.
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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 Pearl's output is 4.0 mV against the Spirit MM's 3.5 mV and its stylus type Elliptical against Conical. Both share tracking force (2.0 g) and cartridge type (MM).
The AT7V's output is 5.0 mV against the Spirit MM's 3.5 mV and its stylus type Elliptical against Conical. Both share tracking force (2.0 g) and cartridge type (MM).
The VM95E's output is 4.0 mV against the Spirit MM's 3.5 mV and its stylus type Elliptical against Conical. Both share tracking force (2.0 g) and cartridge type (MM).
The Concorde MkII Mix's output is 6.0 mV against the Spirit MM's 3.5 mV and its tracking force 3.0 g against 2.0 g. Both share cartridge type (MM) and stylus type (Conical).
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