MC-One Special vs MC10 Special
The MC10 Special matches the MC-One Special on output (0.7 mV), compliance (28 cu), tracking force (1.4 g), and channel separation (35 dB).
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The Van Den Hul MC-One Special is a high-quality, handbuilt moving coil cartridge and a special selected version of the MC-10 Special with 0.65 mV output per channel. It features a thicker frontpole and an extra small magnet, both improving resolution capabilities and output voltage. The cartridge includes a boron cantilever, matched crystal silver-wire coils, and a VDH-Type 1 stylus tip. It has a system weight of 8.2 grams and is designed for an effective tonearm mass of 8-12 grams. The MC-One Special is praised for its smooth mids, emotional presence, and musicality, connecting listeners deeply with the music. Production time is approximately two weeks after ordering.
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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 MC10 Special matches the MC-One Special on output (0.7 mV), compliance (28 cu), tracking force (1.4 g), and channel separation (35 dB).
The SKALA's output is 0.5 mV against the MC-One Special's 0.7 mV, its compliance 12 cu against 28 cu, and its tracking force 1.7 g against 1.4 g. Both share stylus type (Line_contact).
The ART7's output is 0.1 mV against the MC-One Special's 0.7 mV, its compliance 35 cu against 28 cu, its tracking force 1.8 g against 1.4 g, and its channel separation 30 dB against 35 dB.
The AT-ART9XI's output is 0.5 mV against the MC-One Special's 0.7 mV, its compliance 25 cu against 28 cu, its tracking force 1.8 g against 1.4 g, and its channel separation 30 dB against 35 dB.
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