Analog Basics: Understanding Cartridge Specs

Have you ever wondered what “resistive loading” means? Perhaps you’re confused about terms like “frequency response.” Elusive Disc General Manager Jason Marcum clarifies and explains this terminology and why it matters to you. Whether you’re trying to understand your current system, are looking for a new turntable or cartridge, would like to replace or upgrade your existing cartridge, or want to know more about how cartridges work, Jason shares his knowledge and expertise about output voltage, channel separation, tracking force & more. This video is part of our Analog Basics Series https://tinyurl.com/yvhn47by Time Stamps: 00:00 Intro 00:58 Output Voltage 02:01 Resistive Loading 03:27 Channel Separation 03:45 Frequency Response 04:15 Cartridge Weight 5:05 Tracking Force 05:43 Vertical Tracking Angle 07:46 Conclusion Links to products in this video: Lyra Kleos MC Cartridge: https://tinyurl.com/yvekvt8b Lyra Kleos MC Mono Cartridge: https://tinyurl.com/ykn3edj8 Clearaudio Maestro V2 Ebony Wood MM Cartridge: https://tinyurl.com/2p83dv5w VPI JMW-9 Alignment Jig: https://tinyurl.com/3vw6hftb VPI JMW-10 Alignment Jig: https://tinyurl.com/34zp8uv8 VPI JMW-12 Alignment Jig: https://tinyurl.com/4xra2jnm Mobile Fidelity Geo-Disc Cartridge Alignment Disc: https://tinyurl.com/4v2urhrz Pink Floyd Wish You Were Here: https://tinyurl.com/yckfzcvz Shop all phono preamps: https://tinyurl.com/352hmahv Shop all headshell weights: https://tinyurl.com/5n8bddeu Shop all counterweights: https://tinyurl.com/4z35hvfr Shop all alignment tools: https://tinyurl.com/3xn9ks7d Shop all Lyra cartridges: https://tinyurl.com/5n755zh4 Shop all Clearaudio cartridges: https://tinyurl.com/5hnzus9h Shop all turntable cartridges: https://tinyurl.com/4fcd3yaf