Ortofon MC3 Turbo
Ortofon MC3 Turbo moving coil cartridge, elliptical diamond stylus and 3.3 mV output compatible with MM input, suited to classical music listening.
Description
The MC3 Turbo is a moving coil (MC) cartridge from Ortofon, designed with a high output level to remain compatible with preamplifiers fitted with a standard MM input. It is fitted to the tonearm of a turntable to convert the record groove into an electrical signal for amplification.
Its elliptical stylus is mounted on an aluminium cantilever, a combination that favours precise tracking of the groove while remaining simple to maintain. With an output level rated at 3.3 mV, it delivers a signal strong enough to do without a dedicated MC preamplification stage, which simplifies its integration into an existing system.
Ortofon highlights a rendering rich in detail and a wide stereo image, qualities that explain its particular affinity with classical music, a genre demanding in terms of nuance reproduction and orchestral spatialisation.
This cartridge is aimed at vinyl enthusiasts wishing to move to a moving coil cartridge without investing in a dedicated low-output phono preamplifier, while seeking a detailed rendering for listening to acoustic or classical repertoires.
Technical specifications
| Type | High output moving coil (MC) cartridge |
| Cantilever | Nude Fine Line diamond, tip radius r/R 8/40 µm |
| Frequency response | 20-20,000 Hz (+4 / -1 dB) |
| Bandwidth | 20-30,000 Hz at -3 dB |
| Impedance | 100 Ohm (internal DC resistance) |
| Output impedance | 47 kOhm / < 500 pF recommended |
| Compliance | 13 µm/mN (dynamic, lateral) |
| Sensitivity | 3.3 mV |
| Channel separation | > 24 dB at 1 kHz |
| Recommended tracking force | 2 g (20 mN) |
| Weight | 4.1 g |
| Finish | Black |
| Construction | Noryl body |
What to check before buying used
When buying used, attention should be paid to the condition of the elliptical stylus and the aluminium cantilever, particularly sensitive to knocks and wear linked to past hours of listening. It is also advisable to check the integrity of the cartridge body and the electrical connections, as well as the absence of any deformation of the cantilever, which can affect groove tracking and the sound quality reproduced.
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