MC10 Super Mk2 vs Dynavector 20XL
The 20XL's output is 0.3 mV against the MC10 Super Mk2's 0.2 mV, its compliance 12 cu against 15 cu, and its tracking force 2.0 g against 1.8 g. Both share cartridge type (MC).
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The Ortofon MC-10 Super Mk2 is a high-quality moving coil cartridge designed for audiophiles seeking precise sound reproduction. It features a nude symmetrical line contact FG70 stylus with a 5/70 µm tip, an aluminum cantilever, and a low output voltage of approximately 0.2 mV. The cartridge offers a frequency response from 20 Hz to 35 kHz, channel separation of 25 dB, and channel balance of about 1 dB. It has a dynamic compliance of 15 x 10^-6 cm/dyne and an internal impedance of 5 ohms, with a recommended load impedance of 10 ohms. The tracking force range is 1.6 to 2.0 grams, and the cartridge weighs around 10 grams. It is supplied in original packaging and represents the last version of the MC10 series, known for its detailed and balanced sound reproduction suitable for high-fidelity vinyl playback.
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The 20XL's output is 0.3 mV against the MC10 Super Mk2's 0.2 mV, its compliance 12 cu against 15 cu, and its tracking force 2.0 g against 1.8 g. Both share cartridge type (MC).
The MC 25 FL's compliance is 16 cu against the MC10 Super Mk2's 15 cu, its output 0.5 mV against 0.2 mV, and its tracking force 2.0 g against 1.8 g. Both share cartridge type (MC).
The MC 7500's output is 0.1 mV against the MC10 Super Mk2's 0.2 mV, its compliance 12 cu against 15 cu, and its tracking force 2.5 g against 1.8 g. Both share cartridge type (MC).
The MC20 Super MkII's output is 0.3 mV against the MC10 Super Mk2's 0.2 mV. Both share compliance (15 cu), tracking force (1.8 g), and cartridge type (MC).
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