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Ortofon MC Tango cartridge

Ortofon MC Tango

The MC Tango is our entry level low output MC cartridge, featuring an elliptical stylus profile

 

Perfect for a wide variety of turntables and tonearms, the MC Tango provides a remarkable price-to-performance ratio. 

Its 0.5mV output is perfect for a wide range of moving coil transformers and active preamplifiers, inbuilt or standalone.

 

Technical data

Output voltage at 1000 Hz, 5cm/sec. 0,5 mV
Channel balance at 1 kHz < 1,5 dB
Channel separation at 1 kHz > 23 dB
Channel separation at 15 kHz > 15 dB
Frequency range at - 3dB 20-25.000 Hz
Tracking ability at 315Hz at recommended tracking force *) > 65 µm
Compliance, dynamic, lateral 12 µm/mN
Stylus type Elliptical
Stylus tip radius r/R 8/18 µm
Tracking force range 2,3-2,7 g (23-27 mN)
Tracking force, recommended 2,5 g (25 mN)
Tracking angle 20°
Internal impedance, DC resistance 10 Ohm
Recommended load impedance > 20 Ohm
Cartridge body material Noryl
Cartridge colour Blue transparant
Cartridge weight 4,1 g
*) Typical value