Ortofon MC Samba

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General

  • Manufacturer: Ortofon
  • Model: MC Samba
  • Years of manufacture: from 2004 - ?
  • Made in: Denmark
  • Color: yellow, transparent
  • Weight: 7 g
  • Original price:


Technical Data

  • Principle: Moving Coil (MC)
  • Frequency response: 20 - 30,000 Hz
  • Channel separation: > 25 dB at 1 kHz
  • Channel balance: 0 < 1 dB bei 1 kHz
  • Übersprechdämpfung:
  • Ausgangsspannung: >.3 mV
  • Terminating resistor: > 20 Ohm
  • Internal resistance (DC): 6 Ohm
  • Needle type: elliptical (r/R: 8/18 µm), bare on aluminium needle carrier
  • Recommended contact force: 15 mN
  • Needle compliance: 14 µm/mN
  • Scanning capability at 315 Hz: 70 µm

Remarks[edit]

Other models in the series:

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Reports[edit]

  • Audio issue 1/2007
    • Test rating: good (upper class; 65 points)
    • Price/Performance: very good
"Energetic and fast-paced music-making MC system even for somewhat lighter arms."
  • Stereoplay issue 4/2007
    • Test result: good (63 points)

Price/Performance: very good

"With good voice articulation, the Ortofon Samba MC pickup is recommended to all those who want a concise, powerful sound and can make slight concessions in terms of fine resolution".

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