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Luxman LMC-5 MC Cartridge

Luxman LMC-5 MC Cartridge

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Description

For the first time in nearly 40 years, Luxman introduces a new MC cartridge, the LMC-5. Previous cartridges – LMC-1 and LMC-2 – came out in 1981-1982. In developing the new product, Luxman sought to create a head that can accurately follow the path, absorbing the slightest deformation.

It took a long time to design the cartridge, using the same principles that Luxman applies to its amplifiers and other components – including careful listening at every stage. As stated, the result is a cartridge that ideologically develops the character inherent in the LMC-1 and LMC-2 with the help of modern technology.

The needle holder is aluminum, it has a Shibata sharpened diamond needle, which, according to the developers, provides less noise and extracts more information from the recording. The large symmetrically wound spool reduces the difference in sensitivity between the channels – it also helps to reduce the weight of the cartridge. The magnet itself is samarium-cobalt.

Protection against noise and vibration has also received a lot of attention. A special surface magnetic system reduces the level of external noise, and the needle holder is additionally protected by an external casing against unwanted vibrations.
Head body – aluminum, painted in the corporate red shade. The inner walls of the cabinet are curved – again, to reduce resonances and reflected sounds. The LMC-5 weighs 8.5 g, the recommended clamp is 2.1–2.2 g, the output voltage is 0.4 mV. The head works in the range from 10 Hz to 35 kHz.

Specifications

Specifications

Type MC (Moving Coil)
Internal impedance 4.7 Ω (1 kHz)
DC resistance 4.7 Ω
Tracking force 2.1 to 2.3 g (2.2 g standard)
Output voltage 0.4 mV (1 kHz, 3.54 cm/sec)
Frequency responce 10 Hz to 35 kHz
Channel separation 28 dB (1 kHz)
Channel balance 0.5 dB (1 kHz)
Recommended load impedance (when head amplifier connected) 40ohms
Recommended load impedance (when step-up transformer connected) 2.5 to 10 ohms
Coil inductance 9.5 μH (1 kHz)
Dynamic compliance 8
Stylus Solid diamond/SHIBATA
Radius of curvature at tip 7
Cantilever Di. 0.5 mm aluminum
Vertical tracking angle 25
Suspension wire Di. 0.08 SWP-A
Magnet Samarium-cobalt BH20
Coil 30 μm UEW
Constituent material of magnetic circuit Pure iron
Terminal Di. 1.2 mm, White: L (+) / Blue: L (
Body Aluminum A6063
Recommended service temperature range 20 to 27 
Threaded hole M2.6 mm 
Dimensions/weight 17.0 (W) 

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Delivery & Returns

We offer FREE delivery to the mainland UK (excluding Channel Islands, Isle of Man, Isle of White, Isles of Scilly, and some of the remote Scottish Isles).

For other areas please contact us for a quote. Select items can be delivered internationally by prior agreement. Again please contact us for a quote. We will always do our best to help.

Our aim is to dispatch goods within 2 working days of an order being placed. Please allow 5 working days from the time of your order to receipt of item. If an order is expected to take longer than this our order fulfillment department will contact you to inform you of this.

Where multiple items are ordered, we will dispatch them all in one package. If you have ordered any special or customized items, or items otherwise not immediately available, we will dispatch the order when all items are available. If you have any concerns regarding this, please contact us and we will do are very best to help you.