Comparing Moving Magnet And Coil Phono Cartridge Types
It all starts with the stylus (also known as a “needle”) on the phono cartridge. The stylus travels through the record’s grooves, moving horizontally and vertically as it tracks the minute fluctuations within the surface; this is how music is represented on vinyl. As it navigates the path, the stylus converts mechanical energy into electric energy. This small audio signal is generated by the proximity of a magnet and a coil, and that audio signal is sent through the wires leading to your home stereo equipment or speakers....