Cartridge Tracking Weights
B&O cartridges all seem to have different tracking weights so we have compiled a list of them for you. Remember that these are a guide only - on the whole, a little extra weight is better than too little. Too little weight will cause mistracking, distortion and record and stylus wear.
The SP range.
SP6/7 2g
SP8/9 1.2g
SP10 1.2g
SP12 1.2g
SP14 2.0g
SP15 1.0g
The MMCX000/MMC20X ranges
MMC3000 1.2g
MMC4000 1.0g
MMC5000 1.5g
MMC6000 1.0g
MMC10E 1.5g
MMC20S 1.5g
MMC20E 1.5g
MMC20EN 1.2g
MMC20CL 1.0g
The MMC1-5 range
MMC5 1.5g
MMC4 1.2g
MMC3 1.2g
MMC2 1.0g
MMC1 1.0g
Soundsmith cartridges
SMMC4 1.2g
SMMC3 1.2g
SMMC2 1.0g
SMMC1 1.0g
SMMC20E 1.2g
SMMC20EN 1.2g
SMMC20CL 1.0g
SMMC20CL+ 1.0g
The Voice 1.0g (except when specified as medium compliance, when 1.3g)
Created: 24th January 2010
Modified: 24th January 2010
Author Notes:
Most cartridges are ageing and a little extra weight, c 0.2g does no harm! Soundsmith cartridges also seem to perform better with just a little extra in my experience.
