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Ortofon MC 15 Super Mk II

The Ortofon MC 15 Super Mk II sits in the upper mid range of the Danish low output MC lineup. Its 0.34 mV output requires a dedicated MC phono input or a step up transformer. The Fine Line stylus tracks from 2.0 to 2.4 g with 2.2 g nominal. The stylus is integrated, so a worn diamond means a retip.

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Mounting
standard 1/2"
Weight & Dimensions (H×W×D)
7 g
Output Voltage
0.34 mV
Frequency Response
20–25 000 Hz
Channel Separation
25 dB
Channel Balance
< 1 dB
Recommended Load
50–200 Ω
Tracking Force
2.0–2.4 g (nominal 2.2 g)
VTA
20°
Compliance Value
15 × 10⁻⁶ cm/dyne
Cantilever
aluminum cantilever

Additional Info

The Ortofon MC 15 Super Mk II offers refined, controlled precision. Its Fine Line profile on an aluminum cantilever pulls fine detail from the groove while keeping tracing tidy through busy passages, vocals landing natural and forward without splash. Precise imaging and quiet backgrounds let dynamics breathe over lean rather than weighty bass, suiting acoustic, jazz and vocal records. Sold in Germany as the Ortofon MC Nr.2, it uses an integrated stylus, so wear means a retip.
Sound × Setup
Detail
82%
IGD Control
79%
Noise Suppression
81%
Dynamics—Attack
78%
Soundstage/Imaging
80%
Bass Density
75%
Vocals/Midrange
83%
Forgiving Character
72%
Tonearm mass medium 44%
light 44%·heavy 11%
Impedance (load) low 60%
medium 30%·high 10%
Phono gain 61–66 dB 75%
55–60 dB 25%·67–72 dB 0%
Ortofon MC 15 Super Mk II requires MC preamp (43–46 dB gain). Optimal with medium-mass tonearm. Low output MC—ensure adequate preamp gain. Low capacitance design—use quality shielded cables <100pF. Compliance suits 8–12g effective mass. Excellent match for quality analog systems.
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