Stratos LO MC vs Ikeda 9TS
The 9TS's output is 0.3 mV against the Stratos LO MC's 0.5 mV and its channel separation 27 dB against 25 dB. Both share tracking force (2.0 g) and stylus type (Elliptical).
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The Stratos LO MC is crafted with a focus on sound quality rather than exotic materials or breakthrough technologies. It offers a powerful soundstage with 25 dB channel separation and 0.5 dB channel balance. The cartridge is suitable for virtually any tonearm due to its weight of 8 grams.
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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 9TS's output is 0.3 mV against the Stratos LO MC's 0.5 mV and its channel separation 27 dB against 25 dB. Both share tracking force (2.0 g) and stylus type (Elliptical).
The Umami Blue's output is 0.4 mV against the Stratos LO MC's 0.5 mV, its tracking force 1.8 g against 2.0 g, and its channel separation 30 dB against 25 dB. Both share cartridge type (HOMC).
The Model 901 III matches the Stratos LO MC on output (0.5 mV), tracking force (2.0 g), channel separation (25 dB), and cartridge type (HOMC).
The Reference SHO's output is 2.5 mV against the Stratos LO MC's 0.5 mV and its channel separation 30 dB against 25 dB. Both share tracking force (2.0 g) and cartridge type (HOMC).
Jan Allaerts MC-1B
AMG (Analog Manufaktur Germany) Teatro
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