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Tenorel MF-100

The Tenorel MF-100 belongs to the mass market MM class with a conical stylus. Its 3.5 mV output suits any standard MM phono input. Rated tracking force runs from 1.0 to 2.0 g by specification. The replaceable stylus is the N-2001D, and Phono Culture lists 3 compatible replacement styli.

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Stylus: N-2001D
Type: ММ
Stylus Shape: Conical[ radii (mil / µm) 0.015 мм (≈0.6 mil) ]

Weight & Dimensions (H×W×D): 7 g
Output Voltage: 3.5 mV
Frequency Response: 20–20 000 Hz
Channel Separation: 20 dB
Channel Balance: ≤ 2 dB
Recommended Load: 47 kΩ || 400–500 pF
Tracking Force: 1.0–2.0 g

Additional Info

The Tenorel MF-100 is forgiving and easygoing by nature, leaning into warm, natural vocal presence rather than razor detail. Rough recordings get smoothed over instead of dissected, bass feels reasonably full without dominating, and imaging stays modestly focused. Vintage pressings and budget-tolerant systems suit it more than critical playback. The spherical-tip stylus is replaceable, with the Tenorel N-2001D commonly sold for this model.

Replacement styluses for Tenorel MF-100

Tonar	622-DS	Conical
Tonar	622-DE	Elliptical
Tonar	622-ES	Line Contact

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