Elac - Miracord 50 Turntable

 Description

The Microcord 50 turntable is a meticulously engineered audio component, crafted to deliver a premium vinyl listening experience. Its robust chassis is purpose-built to minimize the adverse sonic effects of vibration and acoustic feedback, ensuring that unwanted resonance or environmental interference does not color the sound. This structural integrity contributes to a cleaner, more faithful reproduction of your records, especially in acoustically sensitive environments.

At the heart of the Microcord 50 lies a low-noise DC servo motor, chosen for its quiet operation and precision speed control. This motor drives a high-quality die-cast aluminum platter, which offers excellent rotational stability and helps maintain consistent playback speed, crucial for accurate pitch and timing. The platter's weight and rigidity further contribute to vibration damping, reinforcing the turntable's stable performance.

The tonearm is a critical component of the Microcord 50’s design. It features a static-balance, straight-tube configuration, engineered with precision bearings to ensure smooth and friction-free movement. This design allows the stylus to track grooves with exceptional accuracy, reducing distortion and enhancing detail retrieval across the frequency spectrum. An integrated anti-skate mechanism allows for precise adjustment, ensuring even tracking force across the record and reducing channel imbalance or stylus wear.

For added user convenience and versatility, the tonearm includes a removable bayonet-style headshell, making cartridge changes quick and straightforward—ideal for those who enjoy experimenting with different phono cartridges.

One of the standout features of the Microcord 50 is its built-in, defeatable phono preamp, allowing it to be used with any amplifier or speaker system, whether it includes a phono stage or not. Users can easily switch between using the internal preamp or bypassing it to connect with a preferred external phono stage, providing flexibility for a wide range of audio setups, from entry-level systems to high-end audiophile rigs.

In summary, the Microcord 50 turntable combines thoughtful engineering, durable materials, and audiophile-grade features to offer an exceptional blend of performance, usability, and adaptability—making it a compelling choice for both new vinyl enthusiasts and seasoned collectors.

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