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Pioneer PC-50MC
The Pioneer PC-50MC belongs to the Japanese maker's audiophile MC cartridges. Its 0.2 mV output requires a dedicated MC phono input or a step up transformer. The elliptical stylus tracks from 1.2 to 1.8 g with 1.5 g nominal. The stylus is integrated, so a worn diamond goes out for retipping.
- Class:
Audiophile
- Weight & Dimensions (H×W×D)
- 4 g
- Output Voltage
- 0.2 mV
- Frequency Response
- 10–60 000 Hz
- Channel Separation
- 30 dB
- Channel Balance
- ≤ 1 dB
- Recommended Load
- 40–100 Ω
- Tracking Force
- 1.2–1.8 g (nominal 1.5 g)
- Compliance Value
- 12 × 10⁻⁶ cm/dyne @ 100 Hz (dynamic); 25 × 10⁻⁶ cm/dyne (static)
- Cantilever
- tapered aluminum pipe
Additional Info
The Pioneer PC-50MC is a balanced, precise MC built around an elliptical stylus and conical aluminum cantilever. Imaging and detail retrieval stand out, giving a well-focused stage with natural vocal timbre and steady dynamics, while bass stays controlled rather than heavy. Moderately revealing of surface noise, it rewards well-maintained records on neutral systems. The stylus is integrated, so worn diamonds go out for retipping.
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add 01/30/2026 · upd. 08/02/2026