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Accuphase AC-2

Mounting
standard 1/2"
Weight & Dimensions (H×W×D)
9.5 g
Output Voltage
0.18 mV
Frequency Response
20–60 000 Hz
Channel Separation
30 dB
Channel Balance
≤ 0.5 dB
Recommended Load
> 50 Ω (MC transformer or MC phono stage)
Tracking Force
1.5–2.5 g (nominal 2.0 g)
VTA
20°
Compliance Value
15 × 10⁻⁶ cm/dyne
Cantilever
hollow sapphire tube

Additional Info

Non-replaceable stylus (integrated), retip only. Sapphire cantilever is fragile and often requires restoration. Manufactured from 1982 to 1986. Retip services may install various profiles (Line Contact, Shibata, Fritz Gyger S).
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