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ADC Integra MK IX

The ADC Integra MK IX uses the American maker's IM generator design. Its 6 mV output feeds any standard MM phono input. The elliptical stylus tracks from 1.2 to 1.8 g with 1.5 g nominal. The replaceable stylus is the RXM-I, and Phono Culture lists one compatible replacement for this model.

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Mounting
Integrated headshell (headshell-integrated)
Weight & Dimensions (H×W×D)
12 g
Output Voltage
6 mV
Frequency Response
20–20 000 Hz
Channel Balance
2 dB
Recommended Load
47 kΩ || 275 pF
Tracking Force
1.2–1.8 g (nominal 1.5 g)

Additional Info

The ADC Integra MK IX offers a smooth, forgiving presentation built around ADC's induced-magnet design. Vocals carry natural warmth and dynamics feel lively without turning harsh, while tracking stays relaxed even on less-than-perfect setups. Bass keeps decent body and imaging holds solid rather than pinpoint, good for jazz, rock and vocal records on modest MM systems. The RXM-I elliptical stylus is replaceable.

Replacement styluses for ADC Integra MK IX

LP GearRXM-IElliptical
Sound × Setup
Detail
62%
IGD Control
58%
Noise Suppression
64%
Dynamics—Attack
68%
Soundstage/Imaging
65%
Bass Density
66%
Vocals/Midrange
70%
Forgiving Character
75%
Tonearm mass light 57%
medium 43%·heavy 0%
Capacitance 100-200 pF 60%
up to 100 pF 20%·from 200 pF 20%
Phono gain 35–38 dB 75%
39–42 dB 25%·43–46 dB 0%
ADC Integra MK IX (IM) requires light tonearm (8–12g optimal). 35–38 dB gain sufficient for MM output (~5mV). Capacitance-friendly: pair with 100–200pF loading. Excellent match for quality turntables with low-mass arms. Avoid heavy tonearms—tracking force stability critical.
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