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Yamaha MC-1S
The Yamaha MC-1S is a high end low output MC cartridge. Its 0.2 mV output requires a dedicated MC phono input or a step up transformer. The elliptical stylus tracks between 1.6 and 2.0 g with 1.8 g as the nominal setting. The stylus is integrated into the cartridge body, so a worn diamond calls for retipping.
- Class:
High-End
- Weight & Dimensions (H×W×D)
- 7.8 g
- Output Voltage
- 0.2 mV
- Frequency Response
- 10–20 000 Hz
- Channel Separation
- 28 dB
- Tracking Force
- 1.6–2.0 g (nominal 1.8 g)
- VTA
- 20° ±2°
- Compliance Value
- dynamic 11 × 10⁻⁶ cm/dyne (25°C); static 38 × 10⁻⁶ cm/dyne (25°C)
- Cantilever
- high-purity beryllium, tapered pipe
Additional Info
The Yamaha MC-1S throws a wide, well-layered soundstage with taut, controlled dynamics and low background noise, letting vocals sit forward with natural warmth. Its beryllium tapered-pipe cantilever keeps transients crisp without harshness, though the cartridge rewards a clean, well-matched setup rather than forgiving sloppy tracking. Acoustic, jazz and vocal records suit it best. The stylus is integrated, so a worn diamond means a retip.
Sound × Setup
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add 01/08/2026 · upd. 08/02/2026