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Any Love for the Fidelity Research PMC-1 Moving Coil Cartridge

Just picked up one of these super rare cartridges and wondered if any of our members had ever owned one and if so could offer any feedback on what to expect. I did read that it has similarities to the FR7 range of carts. 

As I stated in my other thread, “I had convinced myself that I would not buy any more cartridges and had actually being selling some off to pay for a rebuild on one of my most valued cartridges. Unfortunately for me I have a weakness for those very rare vintage cartridges and I simply can't stop myself if one becomes available at the right price”.

The specs are as follows 

  • Output voltage: 0.17mV 
  • Coil Impedance: 14 Ohms
  • Stylus tip: 0.1mil square elliptical nude diamond 
  • Stylus pressure: 1.2g to 1.5gr
  • Compliance: 10x10-6cm/dyne
  • Cantilever: Aluminum 
Like my other posts, I will report back with my own findings for those who stumble across this thread in the future.

Thanks in advance. 
ateal

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ateal OP
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Thanks Chakster. What are your thoughts on the PMC-3. What’s its sound signature.
ateal OP
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Well the cart arrived yesterday and it came complete with the original box and papers and the originally supplied Fidelity Research RS-10 headshell. All in very nice condition which was a nice surprise.

First impression is that it is very similar in tone to the FR1 MK3F that I am very familiar with. The PMC-1 however provides a more refined performance with a greater spaciousness between instruments and a wider soundstage.

Also it was the extremely realistic tone of the instruments that stuck out the most to me last night. This was always something I enjoyed with the FR1 MK3F, but with the PMC-1 it is improved upon.

Similar to the FR1 MK3F, it does not go down very deep in the bass, nor does it accentuate the higher frequencies. It is however outstanding in the mid range and this is where it shines. 

I will update as I put more hours on it but I would greatly appreciate any feedback from other owners of either the PMC-1 or the PMC-3. The more information we can get on these super rare carts the better.
 
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