I also own Mark Levinson MLC-1, which does have the aluminum cantilever and Ogura PA stylus. It has 0.24 mV output and 4 ohm internal impedance, very similar to the specs of the MCA. I have seen identical specs for the Cello and Red Rose models as well as for Miyabi Standard. But the KC-200 appears to have a higher output than the MLC-1, at least subjectively. I would estimate around 0.35 mV.
Of course this output difference has nothing to do with the choice of cantilever material, but it would suggest that for whatever reason Takeda altered some design aspects for the KC-200. In terms of dynamics jump and bass slam it sounds almost like an Ikeda 9 Rex. In a way it reminds me of the sound of big Krell amps from the 90’s. Coincidence? It would be fascinating to hear the true story from Dan himself.
Of course this output difference has nothing to do with the choice of cantilever material, but it would suggest that for whatever reason Takeda altered some design aspects for the KC-200. In terms of dynamics jump and bass slam it sounds almost like an Ikeda 9 Rex. In a way it reminds me of the sound of big Krell amps from the 90’s. Coincidence? It would be fascinating to hear the true story from Dan himself.