10 best phono cartridges

TOP 10 PHONO CARTRIDGES



1. Numark CC-1 | Premium DJ Turntable Cartridge (Headshell + Stylus)


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Frequency response: 20 to 22,000Hz


Channel balance: within 1.5dB


Tracking force: 3-6g



2. Audio-Technica Phonograph Cartridge with Conical Stylus 1/2" Mount AT91R


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Designed to be a logical improvement of the popular AT91 phono cartridge


Features an aluminium cantilever used on higher performance cartridges to offer a product presenting excellent value for money


0.6 mil conical cartridge fits half-inch mount turntables


Features durable dual-magnet design, excellent channel separation and low distortion for outstanding tonal quality



3. Sumiko Moonstone Phono Cartridge


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Moving Magnet architecture compatible with nearly any phono stage



4. Gemini HDCN-15 Turntable Headshell and Cartridge (Silver)


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sturdy silver body w/ tracking arm


/ Rubber washer for snug fit to tone arm /


Elliptical stylus for strong tracking / Stylus cover for extended life span



5. Audio Technica CN5625AL .7 mil Conical Half-inch Standard Mount Cartridge


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.7mm Conical


.5" Standard Mount Cartridge


Great for all your needs


Frequency Response: 20-20,000 Hz


Channel Separation: 20/15 (dB at 1 kHz/10 kHz)


Vertical Tracking Force: 1.5-3.0 grams


Stylus Construction: Bonded round shank


Recommended Load Impedance: 47,000 ohms


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6. Audio-Technica Phonograph Cartridge with Conical Stylus 1/2" Mount AT91


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Replacement model for the following cartridge: AT3600


Fits half-inch mount turntables


0.6 mil Conical Stylus


Bonded Round Shank construction



7. Gemini CN15 Stereo Cartridge with Stylus


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With Stylus for Turntables


- Gemini CN15.


STYLUs



8. Audio-Technia AT5V Phono Cartridgte


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Designed by same team that produced world-class AT150ANV and AT50ANV cartridges


Expresses very high fidelity and exemplary sound quality


Output voltage: 5.0mV (1kHz, 5cm/sec.)


Stylus: Conical diamond, 0.6 mil, bonded to aluminum pipe


Tracking force: 1.8 ~ 2.2g (2.0g standard)



9. Audio-Technica AT-XP5 Dual Moving Magnet Stereo Turntable Cartridge -INCLUDES- Blucoil Audio Carbon Anti-Static Fiber Cleaning Brush for Vinyl/LP Records


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ACCURATE TRACKING CARTRIDGE - The Audio-Technica AT-XP5 is a 0.3 x 0.7 mil elliptical stereo cartridge with Carbon fiber-reinforced ABS Cantilever, specially designed for DJs and turntablists. The elliptical stylus has two radii, which allows the stylus to ride in the center of the groove and providing a more accurate track higher frequency.


ACCURATE AUDIO REPRODUCTION - The 20dB of channel separation and 20Hz-18kHz frequency response ensures detail audio reproduction.


DUAL MOVING MAGNET - Audio-Technica ensures the AT-XP5 has minimal magnetic loss and better signal transfer than other cartridges


ROBUST ACCESSORY - The AT-XP5 is made with highly-durable polyphenylene sulfide and glass fiber. This is made to withstand constant use for long periods of time.


INCLUDES - Audio-Technica AT-XP5 Dual Moving Magnet Stereo Turntable Cartridge. Blucoil Audio Carbon Anti-Static Fiber Cleaning Brush for Vinyl/LP Records.



10. Sumiko Black Pearl High Output Moving Magnet Phono Cartridge


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Alloy cantilever with a bonded spherical stylus. • Cartridge Type: MM • Stylus Size: 0.5µ


Frequency Response: 18Hz - 27KHz • Channel Separation: 28db


OysterTM Black Pearl is your ticket of entry for the "high-end" - a world of high technology, where companies go to great lengths to recreate music in your home.


The OysterTM Series features phenomenal construction and audio quality with a focus on real world performance.


When you purchase a moving magnet Sumiko OysterTM Black Pearl, you can be assured of performance and quality without equal.


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