Pioneer PC-20-LS
¥ 12,500 (around 1972)
Commentary
High-end type MM cartridge with PC-20 attached with measured data and head shell.
It achieves sound quality with a wide frequency band and few high-frequency peaks.
Uses a rigid cantilever that does not undergo bending process.
Uses a special damper that is excellent in temperature and aging.
Uses a completely sealed shield.
Model Rating
| Type | MM Cartridge |
| Frequency characteristic | 10 Hz to 25 kHz |
| Channel separation | 25 dB or More (1 kHz) |
| Output voltage | 2.0 mv ~ 3.0 mv |
| Dynamic Compliance | 12x10-6cm/dyne |
| Static Compliance | 25x10-6cm/dyne |
| Load resistance | 30k Ω ~ 100k Ω |
| Needle | 0.5 mil circular diamond needle |
| Exchange needle | PN-20(¥3,000) |
| Proper needle pressure | 1.2g ~ 1.8g |
| Load resistance | 30k Ω ~ 100k Ω |
| DC resistance | 500 Ω |
| Dead weight | Cartridge : 8.5g Shell : 9.5g |