Cartridges — MoFi Electronics STUDIOTRACKER MM PHONO

The Studiotracker MM Phono is a moving-magnet phono cartridge from MoFi Electronics, built with an elliptical stylus and polymer body. MoFi Electronics is an American manufacturer with a serious reputation for accessible-to-mid-tier analogue components, and the Studiotracker represents a well-regarded entry within the brand's cartridge catalogue.

Position in line

It sits below the Ultratracker MM Phono in MoFi Electronics' cartridge range. This positioning below the Ultratracker suggests the Studiotracker offers genuine access to MoFi's cartridge engineering at a more accessible tier than the brand's higher-tier moving-magnet design.

Key specs that matter

Output voltage is 3.5 mV, a healthy figure typical of moving-magnet designs that generally require less phono stage gain than a moving-coil cartridge. Rated bandwidth is 20 Hz to 20 000 Hz. Compliance is 8 x10 to the minus 6 cm/dyne at 100Hz, a moderate figure suited to a reasonably wide range of tonearm effective masses. Weight is 6.4 g, a light cartridge easing tonearm balance considerations.

Sound and use context

Expect a dependable, accessible presentation typical of a well-regarded entry moving-magnet design - a sensible starting point for a buyer building a first serious analogue front end without the added cost and complexity of a moving-coil cartridge.

Pairing

The 3.5 mV output works with any standard MM phono stage without needing extra gain, and the moderate compliance suits a reasonably wide range of tonearm types.

Alternatives

MoFi Electronics' Ultratracker MM Phono sits above this model in the brand's cartridge range, worth the further investment if this entry model's already dependable performance still leaves ambitions for MoFi's higher-tier moving-magnet design. Professional installation and careful alignment by an experienced turntable technician remain essential for extracting the full benefit of any cartridge. A dealer visit remains the simplest way to compare current pricing across MoFi Electronics cartridge range. Cartridge alignment tools remain a worthwhile investment for accurate installation. Overall this remains a sensible entry cartridge choice worth researching further.