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Entre EC-1
The Entre EC-1 belongs to the collectible Japanese classics from the golden era of MC design. Its low 0.2 mV output requires a dedicated MC phono input or a step up transformer. The elliptical stylus tracks from 1.5 to 2.1 g with 1.8 g nominal. The stylus is integrated, so a worn diamond means a retip.
- Class:
Collectible
- Mounting
- standard 1/2"
- Weight & Dimensions (H×W×D)
- 5.8 g
- Output Voltage
- 0.2 mV
- Frequency Response
- 10–50 000 Hz
- Channel Separation
- 28 dB
- Channel Balance
- ≤ 1 dB
- Recommended Load
- 100 Ω
- Tracking Force
- 1.5–2.1 g (nominal 1.8 g)
- VTA
- 20°
- Compliance Value
- 10 × 10⁻⁶ cm/dyne
- Cantilever
- aluminum cantilever
Additional Info
The Entre EC-1 is a balanced, forgiving MC with an aluminum cantilever and elliptical tip. Imaging and vocal naturalness stand out, giving a coherent, easy midrange with solid stereo placement rather than aggressive attack, while bass stays controlled but not overly dense. Jazz, vocals and acoustic material on relaxed systems suit it well. As a low-output MC it needs a proper MC stage or SUT, and the integrated stylus means retip-only service.
Sound × Setup
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add 01/24/2026 · upd. 08/02/2026