YAMAHA MC-2000
¥ 105,000 (released in 1982)
Commentary
This is the best model of the Yamaha MC cartridge that employs a 0.059 mg lightweight vibration system.
It uses beryllium tapered pipe cantilever and LTD damper with less characteristic change due to temperature.
Cross power generation system is adopted.
Model Rating
| Type | MC Cartridge |
| Frequency characteristic | 10 Hz to 100 kHz |
| Channel separation | 30 dB or More (1 kHz) |
| Output voltage | 0.13 mv (1 khz, 5cm/sec) |
| Output balance | 0.8 dB or Less (1 kHz) |
| Impedance | 30 Ω (Pure Resistance) |
| Needle tip compliance | H:15x10-6cm/dyne(100Hz) V:9x10-6cm/dyne(100Hz) |
| Needle tip | 8x40 μ m special elliptical needle |
| Needle pressure | 1.0 ± 0.15g |
| Weight | 5.3g |
| Exchange needle | Body replacement (¥ 73,500) |