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Yamaha MC-9
The Yamaha MC-9 stands in the middle class of the brand's MC lineup. Its 0.3 mV output requires a dedicated MC phono input or a step up transformer. The Line Contact stylus tracks from 1.2 to 1.8 g with 1.5 g nominal. The stylus is integrated, so a worn diamond means a retip.
- Class:
Mid-Range
- Mounting
- standard 1/2"
- Weight & Dimensions (H×W×D)
- 5.3 g
- Output Voltage
- 0.3 mV
- Frequency Response
- 10–20 000 Hz
- Channel Separation
- 28 dB
- Channel Balance
- ≤ 1 dB
- Tracking Force
- 1.2–1.8 g (nominal 1.5 g)
- Compliance Value
- dynamic 11 × 10⁻⁶ cm/dyne (100 Hz)
- Cantilever
- tapered aluminium tube
Additional Info
The Yamaha MC-9 delivers precise, controlled sound with tight tracking and low noise, drawing a clean, well-defined stage where instruments stay separated even in dense passages. Bass stays firm rather than plush and vocals sound natural without added warmth, a balanced, analytical character for jazz, classical and well-recorded material on resolving systems. The Line Contact tip is integrated, so a worn diamond calls for a retip.
Sound × Setup
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add 01/18/2026 · upd. 08/02/2026