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Micro Seiki LM-8
The Micro Seiki LM-8 comes from the Japanese workshop celebrated for its turntables. This MM cartridge pairs an elliptical stylus with a 5 mV output for any standard MM phono input. Rated tracking force runs from 1.2 to 1.8 g by specification. The replaceable stylus is the V-8, and Phono Culture lists 4 compatible replacement styli.
- Weight & Dimensions (H×W×D)
- 4.9 g
- Output Voltage
- 5 mV
- Frequency Response
- 10–30 000 Hz
- Channel Separation
- 25 dB
- Channel Balance
- ≤ 1.5 dB
- Tracking Force
- 1.2–1.8 g
- Compliance Value
- 8 × 10⁻⁶ cm/dyne
- Cantilever
- ultra-hard aluminum cantilever
Additional Info
The Micro Seiki LM-8 manages lively yet forgiving MM character. Dynamics and imaging lead the presentation with a spacious, energetic soundstage and punchy transients, while a relaxed, tolerant top end keeps vocals natural and never fatiguing. Bass carries good density without turning heavy, and the separated X-type yoke with premium permalloy aids high-frequency separation and stereo layering. The elliptical stylus is replaceable, versatile for rock, jazz and vintage systems.
Replacement styluses for Micro Seiki LM-8
| Thakker | V 8 | Elliptical |
| Tonar | 776-DE | Elliptical |
| Tonar | 775-DS | Conical |
| LP Gear | MOV0008 | Conical |
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add 01/28/2026 · upd. 08/02/2026