MoFi UltraGold MC Phono Cartridge

Crafted in Japan using strict quality-control measures for exacting precision, and uniquely voiced by Spiral Groove founder Allen Perkins, MoFi UltraGold MC offers analog lovers everything they would expect—and more—from an audiophile moving-coil cartridge.

Namely, exceptionally wide frequency response, clear high-frequency transients, stunning dynamics, and incredibly rich detail. True to MoFi’s core principles, UltraGold MC goes further by providing true-to-the-source faithfulness, lifelike separation, surgical accuracy, and clean tracking.

Nude Shibata Stylus and Boron Cantilever

MoFi UltraGold MC’s nude Shibata stylus and boron cantilever help account for the cartridge’s palpable low-end reproduction, high transient responsiveness, and robust midrange. The Shibata profile diamond is further chosen for playback marked by hear-it-to-believe-it depth, immersion, and fullness.

Mobile Fidelity has been the undisputed leader in audiophile recordings since its inception in 1977. At its Sebastopol, California, mastering studio, Mobile Fidelity cuts records using only the original master tapes as source material. The company’s faithfully reproduced Original Master Recordings bring you – the listener – closer to the absolute truth and emotion of the original performances of the finest records made by the likes of Bob Dylan, Miles Davis, Aretha Franklin, The Band, Grateful Dead, Santana, Bill Evans, Nirvana, and many other Hall of Fame artists. Experienced on vinyl LP, SACD, or 24k gold CD, Mobile Fidelity software unveils all the detailed information on original master recordings without adding coloration or other artifacts. Drawing on four decades of engineering and studio experience, we have taken the next logical step: Applying our expertise, talent, passion to audio components. Every Mobile Fidelity product is made to meet the strict standards long synonymous with Mobile Fidelity’s music releases.

Effortless Setup

Threaded holes in UltraGold MC’s aluminum cartridge body permits the user to mount it on a headshell or integral tonearm with just two screws — no bolts or nuts needed. Analog setup doesn’t get any easier. 

MoFi UltraGold MC Specifications

• Type: Dual Moving Coil Stereo
• Stylus: Shibata
• Output Voltage: 0.4mV
• Frequency Response: 20-35,000Hz
• Weight: 7.3g
• Tracking Force: 1.8-2.2g
• Recommended Load: ≥ 100 Ohm

Compliance

• Static compliance: 40 x 10e-6/dyne
• Dynamic compliance: 10 x 10e-6/dyne