ACOUSTIC SIGNATURE MCX 1 MCX System Cartridges Instruction Manual
- June 5, 2024
- ACOUSTIC SIGNATURE
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ACOUSTIC SIGNATURE MCX 1 MCX System Cartridges Instruction Manual
MCX 1 is a cartridge that delivers open, dynamic sound with a slight touch
of warmth.
MCX 2 adds more dynamics and resolution, sounds very open and reproduces
more details. Sound is very neutral.
MCX 3 is for audio lovers. The MCX 3 delivers all the information of your
vinyl. Very rich sound, wide soundstage and ultra resolution in high
frequency.
MCX 4 is equipped with a Shibata diamond. Its slim, highly polished
profile allows an exceedingly wide contact area to the groove walls and
ensures notably detailed reproduction throughout the spectrum, including even
the most high frequency groove information for real music lovers.
Mounting the cartridge
Connecting
Please correlate the colour code for the terminals on the drawing with the
colour coding’s on the cartridge. The terminals for right and left channel
have the same position as normal for cartridges.
Mounting
For mounting the cartridge to the head shell you have 2 pairs of screws at
your disposal. It is of great importance to use the right length of screws
when mounting the cartridge. Using too long screws may stop the screws inside
the cartridge resulting in insufficient mounting in the head shell and may
damage the cartridge. The choice of screw length is depending on the thickness
of the head shell, and a maximum of 2.5 mm free screw length under the head
shell:
for head shells up to 3.5 mm use 5 mm screws
for head shells with the thickness over 3.5 mm use the 7 mm screws
Mount the cartridge loosely to the head shell at this moment.
Azimuth, vertical alignment
Azimuth adjustment or vertical alignment of the cartridge is very important
for optimal channel separation. The checking is easily done by lowering the
cartridge onto a thin mirror placed on the record surface and examining
whether the reflection lines up square with the cartridge, when viewed from
the front. During this test tonearm must still be parallel to the record
surface. If not obtainable because of mirror thickness, remove record and work
directly on the mat. If alignment is still incorrect and not adjustable
because of fixed head shell, the only solution is to resort to packing on one
side of the head-shell.
Warning
This phono cartridge is only for mounting on tonearms and must not be used for
other purposes.
Tonearm level, vertical tracking angle
Cartridges are constructed so that cantilever angle corresponds to the 20 deg.
record cutting angle, when the cartridge is loaded with recommended tracking
force and the cartridge base is parallel with the tonearm and this again is
parallel to the record surface.
AS-Distribution GmbH Manufacturer of ACOUSTIC SIGNATURE
Hillenbrandstraße 10 73079 Süßen / Germany
Phone +49 7162 9474450
E-Mail info@as-distribution.de
Website www.acoustic-signature.com