{"product_id":"kotetu-mono-mc-cartridge","title":"Kotetu Mono MC Cartridge","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn accessible entry into Miyajima’s dedicated mono cartridge range...\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIntroducing the \u003c\/span\u003eMiyajima Kotetu MONO*\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e—\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Kotetu MONO was created as a more affordable way into Miyajima’s vertical axis concentration mono design, but without losing sight of sound quality. Miyajima state that the structure is the same as the Spirit and Premium models, allowing listeners to enjoy genuine mono LP replay with the company’s distinctive approach.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIts bonded elliptical stylus brings a slight improvement in traceability, while the low-output moving coil design preserves the direct, focused and faithful presentation that makes dedicated mono playback so rewarding.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e—\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e* Available in Mono LP and 78rpm versions. The cartridges are identical in design, but use different stylus sizes optimised for either microgroove LPs or wider-groove 78rpm records.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecs\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 44.6%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Type\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 54.5%;\"\u003eMonaural Cartridge\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 44.6%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 54.5%;\"\u003eAbout 6.4 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 44.6%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 54.5%;\"\u003eW 18.0 mm × D 23.5 mm (excluding terminals)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 44.6%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTracking Force\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 54.5%;\"\u003e3.0 - 4.5 g (recommended 3.5 g)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 44.6%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eImpedance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 54.5%;\"\u003eAbout 4 ohms\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 44.6%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOutput Level\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 54.5%;\"\u003eAbout 0.3 mV\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 44.6%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCompliance (10Hz)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 54.5%;\"\u003eAround 8×10-6 cm\/dyne\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 44.6%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSuitable Temperature\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 54.5%;\"\u003e20–30°C (most suitable 25°C)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 44.6%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStylus Shape\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 54.5%;\"\u003e0.4 × 0.7 mil bonded elliptical diamond stylus\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat Makes Miyajima Cartridges Special? \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eThere is nothing unique about using wood for cartridge bodies, but Miyajima cartridges have a unique, patented design that really is different to any other moving coil cartridge available.  Miyajima understood that traditional moving coil cartridges suffer from resonances and distortion, firstly due to the tie-wire that typically holds the cantilever and coil assembly against the magnet pole piece with a compliant insert between to allow some movement.  The tie wire has to be very precisely tightened so that the coil assembly is correctly aligned, but its disadvantage is that it resonates, introducing distortion.  The second source of distortion is the typical iron coil former of a moving coil cartridge, which actually distorts the lines of magnetic flux between the pole pieces, as it moves through those lines.  Miyajima have a patented cross ring coil structure that has a non-magnetic core, neatly side-stepping this problem.  The next innovation was to eliminate the tie-wire altogether.  Instead, Miyajima use a pointed slide bar that  locates the coil assembly very precisely from behind at its pivot point, which is also the centre point of the magnet, while gently pushing the coil assembly against a compliant insert.  This means that the coil assembly can pivot unimpeded by a tensioning wire.  \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/-UArwUMW7YE\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHere\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/a\u003eis a helpful animation showing how Miyajima cartridges work:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhat's The End Result? \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eMiyajima cartridges really do have dramatically lower distortion, compared to other MC cartridges, and these can sound like CD in comparison.  The sound is smooth, but don't think that they are 'rolled off' or lacking in 'bite' - the smoothness is a reflection of the low distortion.  Miyajima cartridges are effortlessly musical too.  Paul Rigby reviewed the original Takumi \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.theaudiophileman.com\/#!miyajima-takumi\/c1xbf\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e, and gave it a 'Groovy' award.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"simco-audio","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44492940902535,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0596\/4886\/8487\/files\/kotetu.jpg?v=1776447650","url":"https:\/\/simcoaudio.com\/products\/kotetu-mono-mc-cartridge","provider":"simco-audio","version":"1.0","type":"link"}