Koil is a superb entry-level cartridge; a formidable first step onto the ladder of premium moving coil models. It offers a step up in performance from Adikt – either as an upgrade for existing Majik LP12 owners, or fitted as standard to a new Majik LP12 MC.
Linn have collaborated with Audio Technica to produce this first-rate cartridge, based on their OC9 series; with Linn's specifications implemented to its suspension taking it to the next level in performance.
Specifications
- Stylus: Nude Microlinear
- Cantilever: Boron
- Tracking Force: 2.0g
- Coil Wire: Copper
- Connection: Pin diameter 1.2mm, gold
- Output Voltage: 0.4mV @ 5cm/s
- Recommended Load: 100 Ω
- Recommended Capacitance: 100nF
- Weight: 7.6g
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Linn Cartridge Part-Exchange Values
Ekstatik | Kandid | Kendo | Krystal | Koil | |
Ekstatik | 1,800 | ||||
Kandid | 1,200 | 960 | |||
Kendo | 960 | 960 | 720 | ||
Akiva | 960 | 960 | 480 | 300 | |
Krystal | 480 | 360 | 360 | 300 | |
Koil | 360 | 360 | 360 | 300 | 180 |
Klyde | 360 | 360 | 300 | 300 | 180 |
Adikt | 360 | 360 | 300 | 300 | 180 |