10 best phono cartridges
TOP 10 PHONO CARTRIDGES
1. Numark CC-1 | Premium DJ Turntable Cartridge (Headshell + Stylus)
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
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
Moving Magnet architecture compatible with nearly any phono stage
4. Gemini HDCN-15 Turntable Headshell and Cartridge (Silver)
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
.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
Above are the 5 products we think are the best phono cartridges
6. Audio-Technica Phonograph Cartridge with Conical Stylus 1/2" Mount AT91
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
With Stylus for Turntables
- Gemini CN15.
STYLUs
8. Audio-Technia AT5V Phono Cartridgte
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
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
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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