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vencel
25-06-2013, 10:14
Hello,

I am happy to share my new discovery. I recently got some Entré MC1 phono cartridges. Non of them were in woking condition but after opening them up and a little service they are singing wonderfully. I have to admit that I was not expecting such sound from these little gems.
They are way better than the Denon DL-103 family (without any upgrade). I tend to listen more and more using this cartridge.
I am not saying that it over performs an Audio Note, Kondo, Kiseki or such cartridges but I am very-very impressed with their sound.

Technical specifications:

Frequency Response: 10 Hz – 50.000 Hz
Output Voltage: 0,2 mV (3.54cm/s, 1000 Hz, 45 degree)
Channel Balance: within 1 db (1000 Hz)
Channel Separation: better than 28 db (1000 Hz)
Compliance: 10 x 10-6cm/dyne
Impedance: 3.0 Ohms
Tracking Force: 1.8 grams + 0.3 grams
Vertical Tracking: 20 Degree
Stylus: diamond Elliptical, with a radius of 0.3 mil x 0.8 mil
Mass: 5.8 grams
Mounting: ˝” or 12.7 mm

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vencel
25-06-2013, 10:23
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Wakefield Turntables
25-06-2013, 10:27
Stunning!

Firebottle
25-06-2013, 11:18
Amazing photographs. Plus amazing work in cleaning them up :stalks:

:cool:Alan

Audio Al
25-06-2013, 11:23
Top quality workmanship

I take my hat off to you Sir :)

DSJR
25-06-2013, 12:11
These were rather lovely sounding cartridges and I remember them well, a KJ best seller from the late 70's. We used them lots in hadcock arms although they worked in others too. Slightly gentle at their best, the sound was more enveloping than lightning quick and sparky. Well done for the excellent restoration job and this is another I'd love to hear in the context of a modern turntable system, without the fruity mid-bass colourations of the decks of the period, which weren't sited properly etc etc...

SquireC
25-06-2013, 13:22
Had one of these and used it with a Lentek head amp for a few happy years.

Excellent work in refurbishing them.

vencel
25-06-2013, 13:29
Thank you all for your kind words and comments.
Originally I created this topic under Private exhibition as I wanted to offer some units for sale. For some reason it has been moved to Analogue Art.

I would not like to break any forum rules therefore I would not like to provide any price here.
Should someone read this I would appreciate if this topic could be moved under the right place where I could also provide the price.

Thanks!

vencel
25-06-2013, 13:31
Had one of these and used it with a Lentek head amp for a few happy years.

Excellent work in refurbishing them.

It is good to see tha so many people know or had experiemce with this cartridge.
Also it is very nice to read your kind comments about the restoration.

rubber duck
25-06-2013, 14:12
Thank you all for your kind words and comments.
Originally I created this topic under Private exhibition as I wanted to offer some units for sale. For some reason it has been moved to Analogue Art.

I would not like to break any forum rules therefore I would not like to provide any price here.
Should someone read this I would appreciate if this topic could be moved under the right place where I could also provide the price.

Thanks!

Amazing photos and work László, even better than the first thread. Am curious how much you're selling these for, maybe PM me or start a new thread in Private Exhibitions with links to this? Will you also offer your services cleaning up other cartridges?

vencel
26-06-2013, 19:09
I thought there will be more interest in buying this cartridge :-)