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Victor MC-L10

The Victor MC-L10 comes from the Japanese high end school of low output MC design. Its 0.25 mV output requires a dedicated MC phono input or a step up transformer. The Shibata stylus tracks from 1.35 to 1.65 g with 1.5 g nominal. The stylus is integrated, so a worn diamond goes out for retipping.

Weight & Dimensions (H×W×D)
8.7 g
Output Voltage
0.25 mV
Frequency Response
10–50 000 Hz
Channel Separation
27 dB
Channel Balance
≤ 1 dB
Recommended Load
≥ 30 Ω
Tracking Force
1.35–1.65 g (nominal 1.5 g)
Compliance Value
dynamic 8 × 10⁻⁶ cm/dyne (100 Hz)
Cantilever
beryllium (tapered)

Additional Info

Extreme resolution and control define the Victor MC-L10. Its direct-coupled microcoil with a stylus-to-coil path around 1.0mm and a beryllium cantilever deliver startlingly fast, low-noise transients with tight, well-damped bass and a precisely layered soundstage. Vocals stay natural despite the analytical edge, though tracking demands a well-set-up arm for complex orchestral and acoustic material. The stylus is integrated, so a worn diamond goes out for retipping.
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add 01/17/2026 · upd. 08/02/2026