Fidelix Direct Couple Cartridge MC-F1000

The basic structure of the MC-F1000 is similar to JVC's MC-L1000, and it is a method that directly converts the movement of the needle before it passes through the cantilever. The advantage of picking up sound with the tip of a needle is that there is a lot of information and plenty of fine nuances.

The effective diameter of the coil is as small as 0.8 mm.

The black lines are spaced 1 mm apart and the cantilever diameter is 0.6 mm.

The idea is that it has a magneclean structure and adsorbs magnetic dust with another strong magnet. Even at the prototype stage, a small amount of magnetic dust was already attached to this area, which prevented it from entering the interior. The coil has a total of 12 turns in 3 layers of 4 turns of 17 μ wires, and the impedance is 6 Ω.

Since it is a home-based coil, there is little change in output due to needle pressure change. As a result, the degree of stability is increased even against warping and shaking. In addition, there is a hole in the center of the coil, which makes it very light. The stylus, cantilever and coil are closely coupled as shown in the photo, so it is a truly direct coupling. The back-and-forth oscillation resonance of the coil is not a problem at all due to its small size. Since it is a direct coupling method, aluminum is used for the cantilever to make it easier to get an accurate angle.

The MC-F1000 is a method that does not pass through a cantilever, and a small hole is drilled in the aluminum pipe and a diamond needle is inserted by a method called press-fitting, resulting in a strong bond with high accuracy. With direct coupling and weight reduction, the really light and refreshing high frequencies without any stress came out smoothly. The violins, sopranos, and female vocals are particularly beautiful, and Teresa Teng's love affair is poignant.

The body is made of hard, rust-resistant aluminum. The 2.6 mm diameter stopping screw is available in both untapped and tapped screws, and can be used in a variety of ways. It is a one-piece, seamless structure that can support the cantilever assembly as firmly as possible. The cover is also made of the same material, but this one has a gray anodized (anodized) finish. The sturdy body design contributes to the clarity and power of the bass instrument.

I was amazed at the tremendous amount of information and energy

I used a fidex LEGGIERO with a low input-referred noise of -156 dbV and a high input impedance of 1 GΩ for the phono equalizer amplifier, but the moment I dropped the needle on the turn, I was amazed at the ultra-realistic sound that I had never experienced before. The freshness of the ultra-high-resolution sound is very high, and it is a tremendous instantaneous power. Since there is a large amount of transitional information, you can see the changes in sound from moment to moment, such as how the stick hits the cymbals and pops, the piano and guitar that change the amplitude and timbre rapidly immediately after playing, and the voice quality and breathing of the singer. Moreover, the intense energy generated at the moment when the bass strings are plucked or the beater of the kick drum hits the skin is beautifully reproduced, and I was overwhelmed by the power of the raging waves. I don't feel any quirks at all, so it's suitable for any music genre. Since the output voltage is as low as 0.18 mV, an ultra-low-noise phono equalizer amplifier is required to demonstrate its true potential.

Smooth and exceptionally rich in information

Federix develops and sells analog-related equipment, which is highly regarded by enthusiasts. The company has been conducting research and development for many years. The direct-coupled, air-centric MC cartridge was finally completed. If you compare the sound quality with the iron-core MC, the main feature is that it has the smoothness of analog tape playback and is clear, and the transparency of the sound is extremely high. With this power generation method, the atmosphere of the recording location was faithfully reproduced, and I was able to realize that the amount of information was exceptionally rich. In particular, the reproducibility of weak sounds that are likely to be buried in noise is high, and this weak sound seems to be added to the doubling of instruments and voices, and the overtones are reproduced even more richly. Also, compared to the iron-core MC, there is no emphasis on the rise of the sound, and you can feel the natural rise of the sound. In addition, this method tends to be modest in the low frequencies, but I was satisfied with the volume of the low frequencies. The company's LEGGIERO was used for the phono equalizer, but there was no lack of gain, and it was confirmed that the tone was slightly warmer and the sound rose quickly.

* Experiment with MJ Radio