{"product_id":"takumi-aka-mc-cartridge","title":"Takumi Aka MC Cartridge","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTechnical concept\u003c\/b\u003e:\u003cbr\u003eThe Aka is the entry point of the Takumi range. It uses an aluminium cantilever and bonded conical stylus, offering excellent stability and long-term reliability. Its low-impedance 5 Ω generator delivers smooth tonal balance and wide compatibility with MC stages.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBehaviour \u0026amp; character\u003c\/b\u003e:\u003cbr\u003eThe Aka offers a classic, musical presentation. Its conical stylus sits deep and securely in the groove, maintaining excellent contact even on less-than-perfect pressings. Bass is firm and uncoloured, midrange tones are smooth and natural, and treble retains a gentle warmth. Tracking is stable and forgiving, making the Aka ideal for extended listening and broad compatibility across systems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSpecifications:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCantilever: Aluminum\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStylus: Bonded Conical, r\/R = 5\/20 µm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVTA: 20°\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCoil: Square 4N OCC\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 9 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOutput: 0.3 mV\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eImpedance: 5 Ω\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOutput Balance @1 kHz: \u0026lt; 0.8 dB\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChannel Separation @1 kHz: \u0026gt; 24 dB\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFrequency Response: 20 – 20 kHz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTracking Ability @315 Hz: 60 µm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDynamic Compliance: 16 µm\/mN\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRecommended Load: 100 – 470 Ω\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTracking Force: 1.4 – 2.2 g (1.8 g recommended)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTonearm Mass: Medium\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOptimal Temperature: 23 °C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBreak-in: 30 h\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Takumi","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":59638285238353,"sku":null,"price":589.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1906\/7833\/files\/Untitled_design_7.webp?v=1781130479","url":"https:\/\/www.soundroom.ca\/products\/takumi-aka-mc-cartridge","provider":"The Sound Room","version":"1.0","type":"link"}