Luxman
£2,000

LMC-5

Reliable groove reading, accurately articulating the most delicate music signals pressed on vinyl

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LMC-5

Reliable groove reading, accurately articulating the most delicate music signals pressed on vinyl

LUXMAN’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.

Specifications

TypeMC (MOVING COIL)
Internal impedance4.7Ω (1kHz)
Tracking force2.1 to 2.3g (2.2g as standard)
Output voltage0.4mV (1kHz, 3.54cm / sec.)
Frequency response10Hz to 35kHz
Channel separation / balance28dB (1kHz) / 0.5dB (1kHz)
Recommended load impedance (when head amplifier is connected)40Ω or more
Recommended load impedance (When step-up transformer is connected)2.5 to 10Ω
Dynamic compliance8 x 10-6cm / dyne (100Hz)
StylusSolid diamond / SHIBATA stylus
CantileverΦ0.5mm aluminum
Vertical tracking angle25°
MagnetSamarium-cobalt magnet BH20
Coil30μm UEW
Material of magnetic circuitPure iron
TerminalsΦ1.2mm, White (L+) , Blue (L−) , Red (R+) , Green (R-)
BodyAluminum A6063
Dimensions, Threaded holes17.0 (W) x 18.3 (H) x 21.3 (D)mm (excluding terminals), M2.6mm x 2
Weight8.5g
AccessoriesManual, Washer x 2, Screws M2.6 (5mm x 2, 8mm x 2, 10mm x 2), Hex wrench and stylus cover