SONY XL-45
¥ 25,000 (around 1975)
Commentary
MM type cartridge with line contact needle.
It uses a carbon-clad cantilever that combines and integrates excellent carbon fiber and aluminum as acoustic materials.
The pole piece part uses resin mixed with carbon fiber.
In order to improve the S / N ratio, a double shield case structure is adopted.
Cross type magnetic circuit with excellent left / right balance characteristics is adopted.
Also, rare-earth magnet is used for the magnet.
It uses a cup type damper with tension wire.
Model Rating
| Type | MM Type Cartridge |
| Output voltage | 3 mv (1 khz, 5cm/s, 45 °) |
| Frequency characteristic | 10 Hz to 45 kHz |
| Channel separation | 30dB(1kHz) |
| Load resistance | 50k Ω ~ 100k Ω |
| Compliance | 20x10-6cm/dyne |
| Needle tip | 1.0g ~ 2.0g |
| Needle tip shape | 0 line contact type solid diamond needle |
| Dead weight | 5.5g |
| Exchange needle | ND-45X(¥12,000) |