Linn Koil MC cartridge

Koil – High-quality moving coil cartridge for precise vinyl playback

The Koil moving coil cartridge is the ideal entry point into the world of high-quality MC systems and delivers impressive sound performance. As a perfect upgrade for existing systems or as part of a high-quality turntable, Koil offers a significant increase in detail, dynamics, and precision.

The exceptional clarity is immediately apparent upon first listening. Thanks to moving-coil technology, the finest nuances and musical details are precisely rendered. At the same time, the microlinear, nude diamond stylus ensures particularly precise tracking of the record groove, reducing distortion and allowing even complex passages to be reproduced cleanly.

Another advantage lies in the high-quality materials used. The lightweight boron cantilever enables fast and precise signal transmission, while the trapezoidal armature ensures stability and control. This combination results in a balanced, natural sound with excellent channel separation and accurate stereo imaging.

When paired with a suitable moving-coil phono preamplifier, the Koil cartridge unfolds its full potential. It is particularly well-suited for discerning vinyl enthusiasts who want to elevate their system to a new level of sound quality.

Technical data

Design: Moving Coil (MC)

Needle type: Naked, microlinear

Needle carrier: Boron

Fitting: Trapezoidal

Coil wire: copper

Pin connection: 1.2 mm gold pin

Mounting: 2-point

Output voltage: 0.4 mV at 5 cm/s

Channel deviation: 1 dB (at 1 kHz)

Channel separation: 27 dB (at 1 kHz)

Recommended input impedance: 100 Ω

Input capacitance: 1 nF

Tracking force: 1.8 – 2.2 g (optimal: 2.0 g)

Weight: 7.6 g