{"product_id":"luxman-lmc-5-moving-coil-cartridge","title":"Luxman LMC-5 Moving Coil Cartridge","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReliable groove reading, accurately articulating the most delicate music signals pressed on vinyl\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLUXMAN’s latest phono cartridge is the LMC-5. After 40 years’ experience, our aim was to design it to have sensitivity to all the musical information pressed on a record. The MC type power generation engine features a cross-mounted iron core with a compact magnetic system to improve efficiency. For the vibration detection system, we selected a combination of an aluminum cantilever and a SHIBATA stylus, which boasts excellent tracing ability. In addition, the unique housing structure was achieved by repeated prototyping and fine tuning. We have developed this cartridge with confidence for all those who love vinyl and value its musicality.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eStylus and power generation engine\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLUXMAN has consistently designed components for vinyl playback such as our PD series analog players and our E\/EQ phono equalizer amplifier series. After a development period of 2 years, the LMC-5 is LUXMAN’s first original cartridge in 40 years. For the stylus, in order to read the musical information pressed on the record accurately and reliably, we selected a combination of an aluminum cantilever with high tracing ability and a SHIBATA stylus to pick up a large amount of information with less audible noise. In order to secure the fulcrum of the vibration system, a low distortion structure has been realized by using the one-point “piano wire” support method. The MC type power generation engine uses a cross mounted iron core with the coils for the left and right channels wound symmetrically. Adopting a magnetic structure with a small field area reduces the intrusion of external noise. We have achieved significant size and weight reductions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBody structure and design\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom our experiences with closed body designs, the coil and cantilever can act like a microphone, picking up the reflected sound, therefore reducing the enclosure results in less sound coloration. In order to prioritize weight reduction and resonance countermeasures, the housing is crafted down to a minimal design which still firmly supports the power generation engine. The minimized outer chassis has an inverted egg-shaped curve that suppresses unnecessary reflected sound and vibrations. The machined aluminum body is anodized to a deep red, which is LUXMAN’s corporate color, and with the L mark logo laser-etched on the front, it subtly asserts LUXMAN’s identity. Each one is carefully assembled by our team of craftspeople, the best in Japanese cartridge manufacture, and delivered to music lovers, worldwide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row contents_area\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-md-12\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"text-left\"\u003eSpec\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row contents_area\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-md-12\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"md_area\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-md-12\"\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"spec table\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eType\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMC (MOVING COIL)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eInternal impedance\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4.7Ω (1kHz)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eTracking force\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2.1 to 2.3g (2.2g as standard)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eOutput voltage\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.4mV (1kHz, 3.54cm \/ sec.)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFrequency response\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10Hz to 35kHz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eChannel separation \/ balance\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e28dB (1kHz) \/ 0.5dB (1kHz)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eRecommended load impedance\u003cbr\u003e(when head amplifier is connected)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e40Ω or more\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eRecommended load impedance\u003cbr\u003e(When step-up transformer is connected)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2.5 to 10Ω\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDynamic compliance\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8 x 10-6cm \/ dyne (100Hz)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eStylus\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSolid diamond \/ SHIBATA stylus\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCantilever\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eΦ0.5mm aluminum\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eVertical tracking angle\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e25°\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMagnet\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSamarium-cobalt magnet BH20\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCoil\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e30μm UEW\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMaterial of magnetic circuit\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePure iron\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eTerminals\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eΦ1.2mm, White (L+) , Blue (L−) , Red (R+) , Green (R-)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBody\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAluminum A6063\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDimensions, Threaded holes\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e17.0 (W) x 18.3 (H) x 21.3 (D)mm (excluding terminals),\u003cbr\u003eM2.6mm x 2\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWeight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8.5g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAccessories\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eManual, Washer x 2, Screws M2.6 (5mm x 2, 8mm x 2, 10mm x 2),\u003cbr\u003eHex wrench and stylus cover\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Luxman","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57771216830796,"sku":"LUXMAND06U","price":1666.67,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1053\/6891\/2204\/files\/gb1_bc026da5-0a1a-47ac-8c33-214b79a76687.jpg?v=1781192096","url":"https:\/\/www.stoneaudio.co.uk\/products\/luxman-lmc-5-moving-coil-cartridge","provider":"Stone Audio","version":"1.0","type":"link"}