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Glanz MG-2S
The Glanz MG-2S belongs to the Japanese maker's budget MM lineup. Its 5.5 mV output suits any standard MM phono input. The elliptical stylus tracks from 1.75 to 2.25 g with 2.0 g nominal. The replaceable stylus carries the N-2S designation in the catalogue.
- Class:
Budget
- Mounting
- standard 1/2"
- Weight & Dimensions (H×W×D)
- 4.8 g
- Output Voltage
- 5.5 mV
- Frequency Response
- 20–20 000 Hz
- Channel Separation
- 18 dB
- Channel Balance
- ≤ 2.5 dB
- Tracking Force
- 1.75–2.25 g (nominal 2.0 g)
- Compliance Value
- 8 × 10⁻⁶ cm/dyne
Additional Info
The Glanz MG-2S offers warm, forgiving presentation with a natural, engaging midrange where vocals sit forward and easy on the ear rather than analytical. Bass carries decent body and dynamics feel lively without aggression, so tracking imperfections and average pressings stay listenable. Competent rather than razor-etched imaging suits jazz, rock and everyday listening on modest to mid systems. The elliptical stylus swaps as the N-2S insert.
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