Ortofon MC Cartridge MC20MKII with Shell

This is an Ortofon MC20 MKII MC cartridge with an entre ES-10 silver headshell.

I am gradually listing items from my long-time collection. I own and use multiple units of classic Ortofon and Shure models.

The cartridge body is very clean. The cantilever shows no signs of sagging, the stylus condition is good, and both channels produce sound without distortion. It uses a natural diamond stylus, which can last over 1000 hours with proper care.

The sound characteristics are that of a successor to the MC20, with technology from the MC30 incorporated, resulting in a clearer outline and increased richness.
It is a masterpiece that suits a wide range of genres, not just classical music, but also jazz and vocals, with a particularly pleasant, rich tone for string instruments.

It is a reliable cartridge that will not disappoint.
The MC20 MKII sounds incredibly vivid to my ears, as I've been listening to MM cartridges recently. Analog is fun because the same record can sound so different with just a change of stylus.

The cartridge is mounted on an entre ES-10 silver headshell. It uses entre SR-48 silk-wrapped oxygen-free copper lead wires for excellent sound quality.

The overhang is adjusted to approximately 50mm from the tonearm mounting part to the stylus tip.

Please check the installation manual and adjust the screw holes before use.

Thank you for your consideration.

Quoted from the homepage below:

MC20MkII
■ Output Voltage: 0.09mV (5cm/sec 1kHz Peak 45°)
■ Tracking Force: Optimal 1.7g
■ Frequency Response: 20-20,000Hz ±1dB
■ Channel Separation: 25dB (1kHz), 15dB (15kHz)
■ Channel Balance: 1.5dB (1kHz)
■ Compliance: 12 × 10-6 cm/dyne
■ Load Resistance: 10Ω
■ Internal Impedance: 3Ω
■ Stylus: Fine Line (0.14×0.07mm tip)
■ Weight: 7.0g

Headshell: entre ES-10 Silver

■ Weight: 12g
■ Remarks: Machined aluminum
Finger rest has a resin tube finish with resonance damping processing.
Lead wires are SR-48 Superlitz wire.