MC Rondo Red vs Benz Micro MC20E2L
The MC20E2L's compliance is 10 cu against the MC Rondo Red's 15 cu and its tracking force 2.0 g against 2.3 g. Both share output (0.5 mV) and cartridge type (MC).
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The Ortofon MC Rondo Red is a moving coil phono cartridge known for its smooth and homogeneous sound, making it suitable for less complex music. It features a nude elliptical diamond stylus mounted on an aluminum cantilever and is housed in a grinded wood/resin composite body. The cartridge has an output voltage of 0.5 mV at 1000 Hz, 5 cm/sec, and is designed to work well with a load impedance of around 100 Ohms or higher for added clarity.
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The MC20E2L's compliance is 10 cu against the MC Rondo Red's 15 cu and its tracking force 2.0 g against 2.3 g. Both share output (0.5 mV) and cartridge type (MC).
The MC Silver's output is 2.0 mV against the MC Rondo Red's 0.5 mV and its tracking force 2.0 g against 2.3 g. Both share compliance (15 cu) and cartridge type (MC).
The Gold's output is 0.4 mV against the MC Rondo Red's 0.5 mV and its tracking force 2.0 g against 2.3 g. Both share compliance (15 cu) and cartridge type (MC).
The Quintet Red matches the MC Rondo Red on output (0.5 mV), compliance (15 cu), tracking force (2.3 g), and cartridge type (MC).
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