Charisma MC-M Moving Coil Cartridge
Best moving coil cartridge for audiophiles using medium mass tonearms.
This cartridge pairs a resonant-dampening Padauk wood body with a sapphire cantilever to extract startling levels of detail from your vinyl collection. It demands a patient break-in period and a specific tonearm match, but the resulting clarity and separation reward the effort with a truly refined analog experience.
$1840.00
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Who it's for
- Audiophiles seeking deep insight into complex musical arrangements
- Vinyl collectors prioritizing long-term record preservation and tracking accuracy
- Listeners desiring a realistic and fatigue-free long-term listening experience
Who should skip it
- Casual listeners working within a modest audio equipment budget
- Beginners lacking the tools or patience for precise calibration
- Budget-conscious owners wary of expensive long-term maintenance costs
Performance breakdown
Sonic Detail
The fine line stylus extracts micro-details from deep within record grooves.
Resonance Control
Padauk wood body effectively dampens vibrations for a cleaner, natural sound.
Tracking Precision
Sapphire cantilever provides the rigidity needed for accurate, stable signal retrieval.
System Compatibility
Optimized for medium mass tonearms, fitting most high-end turntable setups perfectly.
Signal Integrity
Pure iron coils ensure a highly accurate and transparent signal transfer.
Setup Complexity
Requires careful alignment and a mandatory break-in period for peak performance.
Key Specs
Cartridge Type
Moving Coil (MC)
Cartridge Weight
7.5 g
Output Voltage
0.75 mV
Internal Impedance
23 ohms
Frequency Response
20 – 20,000 Hz ± 1 dB
Recommended Tracking Force
2.1 g ± 0.1 g
Recommended Loading
250 – 1,000 ohms
Cantilever Material
Sapphire
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