Audio Database
M-2100
Commentary

MM type cartridge developed as a cartridge with high cost performance.

There were 3 types, 0.6 mil round diamond needle M-2100/6, 0.5 mil round diamond needle M-2100/5, and 0.3x0.8 mil oval diamond needle M-2100/e.

Model Rating
Type MM Type Cartridge
Frequency characteristic 10 Hz to 28 kHz
Channel separation 30dB(1kHz)
Output voltage 4 mv (1 khz, 3.54cm/s)
6mV(M-2100/6)
Channel balance ± 0.5 dB
Optimum load resistance 50k Ω ~ 100k Ω
DC resistance 980 Ω
Compliance 28x10-6cm/dyne
28x10-6cm/dyne(M-2100/6)
Needle pressure 1.5g (0.5g ~ 2.5g)
2g(M-2100/6)
Exchange needle 0.6 mil Round Diamond Needle V-2100/6 (¥ 3,000)
0.5 mil Round Diamond Needle V-2100/5 (¥ 3,000)
0.3x0.8 mil Oval Diamond Needle V-2100/e (¥ 4,700)
Mounting Dimensions JIS, EIA
Dead weight 4.5g