Miyabi Standard MC

About the Miyabi Standard MC

The Takeda Miyabi Standard is a moving coil phono cartridge designed for audiophiles seeking a natural, dynamic, and highly transparent sound. It features a low output voltage of 0.2 mV and a low internal impedance of 2 ohms. The cartridge uses Alnico magnets, copper coils, and a special aluminum alloy cantilever with a line contact stylus. It has a frequency response of 20 Hz to 40 kHz (±2 dB), channel separation greater than 25 dB, and a recommended tracking force of 2 grams. Weighing 13.5 grams, it is a low compliance cartridge (9 x 10^-6 cm/dyne). The Miyabi Standard is praised for its explosive dynamics, quiet background, and ability to reproduce a coherent, three-dimensional soundstage with natural instrument placement and air. It excels in micro-dynamics and transient response, delivering a lifelike musical experience that depends on proper setup and pairing with a suitable phono preamplifier. It is often compared to the Benz Ebony TR cartridge, with the Miyabi being bolder and more dynamic, while the Benz Ebony TR is more refined and delicate. The cartridge was designed by Takeda San to suit his personal listening preferences, emphasizing musical flow and tonal neutrality without coloration.