Reliable groove reading, accurately articulating the most delicate music signals pressed on vinyl
LUXMAN 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.
From 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.
This unit has a fixed stylus tip. If you wish to replace it due to wear on the stylus tip over time, please consult with the store where you purchased it or contact your local LUXMAN distributor.
| Type | MC (MOVING COIL) |
|---|---|
| Internal impedance | 4.7Ω (1kHz) |
| Tracking force | 2.1 to 2.3g (2.2g as standard) |
| Output voltage | 0.4mV (1kHz, 3.54cm / sec.) |
| Frequency response | 10Hz to 35kHz |
| Channel separation / balance | 28dB (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 compliance | 8 x 10-6cm / dyne (100Hz) |
| Stylus | Solid diamond / SHIBATA stylus |
| Cantilever | Φ0.5mm aluminum |
| Vertical tracking angle | 25° |
| Magnet | Samarium-cobalt magnet BH20 |
| Coil | 30μm UEW |
| Material of magnetic circuit | Pure iron |
| Terminals | Φ1.2mm, White (L+) , Blue (L−) , Red (R+) , Green (R-) |
| Body | Aluminum A6063 |
| Dimensions, Threaded holes | 17.0 (W) x 18.3 (H) x 21.3 (D)mm (excluding terminals), M2.6mm x 2 |
| Weight | 8.5g |
| Accessories | Manual, Washer x 2, Screws M2.6 (5mm x 2, 8mm x 2, 10mm x 2), Hex wrench and stylus cover |
* Specifications and appearance are subject to change without notice.
* The products listed in this catalog do not include line cables. Please purchase cables separately.
| Type |
|---|
| MC (MOVING COIL) |
| Internal impedance |
| 4.7Ω (1kHz) |
| Tracking force |
| 2.1 to 2.3g (2.2g as standard) |
| Output voltage |
| 0.4mV (1kHz, 3.54cm / sec.) |
| Frequency response |
| 10Hz to 35kHz |
| Channel separation / balance |
| 28dB (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 compliance |
| 8 x 10-6cm / dyne (100Hz) |
| Stylus |
| Solid diamond / SHIBATA stylus |
| Cantilever |
| Φ0.5mm aluminum |
| Vertical tracking angle |
| 25° |
| Magnet |
| Samarium-cobalt magnet BH20 |
| Coil |
| 30μm UEW |
| Material of magnetic circuit |
| Pure iron |
| Terminals |
| Φ1.2mm, White (L+) , Blue (L−) , Red (R+) , Green (R-) |
| Body |
| Aluminum A6063 |
| Dimensions, Threaded holes |
| 17.0 (W) x 18.3 (H) x 21.3 (D)mm (excluding terminals), M2.6mm x 2 |
| Weight |
| 8.5g |
| Accessories |
| Manual, Washer x 2, Screws M2.6 (5mm x 2, 8mm x 2, 10mm x 2), Hex wrench and stylus cover |
* Specifications and appearance are subject to change without notice.
* The products listed in this catalog do not include line cables. Please purchase cables separately.