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Highphonic MC-A6

The Highphonic MC-A6 belongs to the Japanese school of high end low output MC design. Its tiny 0.12 mV output demands a dedicated MC phono input or a step up transformer. The Fine Line stylus tracks from 0.9 to 1.1 g with 1.0 g nominal. The stylus is integrated, so restoring a worn diamond means a retip.

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Stylus: Integrated
Type: MC
Stylus Shape: Fine Line[ radii (mil / µm) 0.1×1.2 mil (≈2.5×30 µm) ]
Class: High-End

Weight & Dimensions (H×W×D): 6.5 g
Output Voltage: 0.12 mV
Frequency Response: 10–75 000 Hz
Channel Separation: 30 dB
Channel Balance: 0.7 dB
Recommended Load: ≥ 100 Ω
Tracking Force: 0.9–1.1 g (nominal 1.0 g)
Compliance Value: dynamic 16.2 × 10⁻⁶ cm/dyne (100 Hz)
Cantilever: special hard aluminum, tapered

Additional Info

The Highphonic MC-A6 is precise and revealing, with a strong sense of scene layout and articulate dynamics. Its Fine Line stylus on a tapered hard-aluminum cantilever keeps images tightly focused and vocals natural rather than clinical, while bass stays reasonably firm without dominating. Acoustic, jazz and vocal records on resolving systems reward it most. The stylus is integrated, so a worn diamond calls for a retip.

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add 01/08/2026 · upd. 08/02/2026