Description
Luxman LMC-5 Cartridge
Superb Cartridge!
After a development period of 2 years, the LMC-5 is LUXMAN’s first original cartridge in 40 years. For the stylus, in order to read the musical information pressed on the record accurately and reliably, we selected a combination of an aluminum cantilever with high tracing ability and a SHIBATA stylus to pick up a large amount of information with less audible noise. In order to secure the fulcrum of the vibration system, a low distortion structure has been realized by using the one-point “piano wire” support method. The MC type power generator engine uses a cross mounted iron core with the coils for the left and right channels wound symmetrically. Adopting a magnetic structure with a small field area reduces the intrusion of external noise. We have achieved significant size and weight reductions.
The outer chassis has an inverted egg-shaped curve that suppresses unnecessary reflected sound and vibrations. The machined aluminum body is anodized to a deep red, which is LUXMAN’s corporate color, and with the L mark logo laser-etched on the front, it subtly asserts LUXMAN’s identity. Each one is carefully assembled by our team of craftspeople, the best in Japanese cartridge manufacture, and delivered to music lovers, worldwide.
Specifications:
| Type | MC (MOVING COIL) |
|---|---|
| Internal impedance | 4.7Ω (1kHz) |
| Tracking force | 2.1 to 2.3g (2.2g as standard) |
| Output voltage | 0.4mV (1kHz, 3.54cm / sec.) |
| Frequency response | 10Hz to 35kHz |
| Channel separation / balance | 28dB (1kHz) / 0.5dB (1kHz) |
| Recommended load impedance (when head amplifier is connected) |
40Ω or more |
| Recommended load impedance (When step-up transformer is connected) |
2.5 to 10Ω |
| Dynamic compliance | 8 x 10-6cm / dyne (100Hz) |
| Stylus | Solid diamond / SHIBATA stylus |
| Cantilever | Φ0.5mm aluminum |
| Vertical tracking angle | 25° |
| Magnet | Samarium-cobalt magnet BH20 |
| Coil | 30μm UEW |
| Material of magnetic circuit | Pure iron |
| Terminals | Φ1.2mm, White (L+) , Blue (L−) , Red (R+) , Green (R-) |
| Body | Aluminum A6063 |
| Dimensions, Threaded holes | 17.0 (W) x 18.3 (H) x 21.3 (D)mm (excluding terminals), M2.6mm x 2 |
| Weight | 8.5g |
| Accessories | Manual, Washer x 2, Screws M2.6 (5mm x 2, 8mm x 2, 10mm x 2), Hex wrench and stylus cover |
