Ceramic Cartridge Equalization

I suppose everyone might be thinking how to use this cheap cartridge hence this page might help.

Ceramic cartridge equalization.

Connecting a ceramic cartridge to your standard riaa preamplifier input such as the amplifier turntable phono input is possible. Modern ceramic cartridges further subdivide into two groups referred to as compensated and uncompensated. The result is a rather imperfect approximation of the riaa curve. Ceramic cartridge preamp circuit the revitalizer in this ceramic cartridge preamp circuit we are able to set the precise equalization required for any cartridge by calculating the required value of r1 from the cartridge capacitance.

Ceramic cartridges are less sensitive to higher frequencies and progressively reduce their amplitude. It utilises the 2n7000 mosfet transistor with minimal biasing overhead. Ceramic cartridges have a very high output voltage and therefore it is not possible to. Equalization of ceramic cartridges only require a small amount of equalization which is generally handled by mechanical means magnetic cartridges on the other hand require massive amounts of equalization.

In the old days crystal cartridges usually had built in compensation and nobody bothered about equalization. This ceramic cartridge preamplifier circuit requires the least number of components and produces highest quality sound with wonderful bass. I felt it was better to do it this way as it does not require an oscilloscope and specialized equipment. Ceramic cartridges do not require a pre amplifier for riaa equalization because they respond to record grooves differently.

In any case if your ceramic cartridge doesn t include the required mechanical equalization the result would sound lacking in highs not the tinny sound you describe.