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ADC XLM Mk II

The ADC XLM Mk II is an audiophile class MM cartridge fitted with an elliptical stylus profile. Its 6.5 mV output works comfortably with any standard MM phono input, so no step up device is needed. Tracking force is rated from 0.75 to 1.5 g with a nominal setting of 1.25 g. The RSX stylus is user replaceable, and Phono Culture lists three compatible replacement styli for this model.

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Stylus: RSX
Type: ММ
Stylus Shape: Elliptical[ radii (mil / µm) 0.2×0.7 (≈5.1×17.8 µm) ]
Class: Audiophile

Mounting: standard 1/2"
Output Voltage: 6.5 mV
Frequency Response: 15–24 000 Hz
Channel Balance: 2 dB (1 kHz)
Tracking Force: 0.75–1.5 g (nominal 1.25 g)

Additional Info

The ADC XLM Mk II leans toward a smooth, easy-on-the-ears character rather than clinical precision. Vocals come through natural and textured, imaging stays stable and well-focused, and the low end remains controlled without dominating. That gentle, non-fatiguing balance suits jazz, vocal-driven records and modest tonearm setups. The stylus is replaceable, allowing tip renewal without swapping the cartridge.

Replacement styluses for ADC XLM Mk II

Tonar	1234-DE	Elliptical
JICO	RSX IMP NUDE (Ae10253)	Elliptical
LP Gear	ADC RSX replacement (ADC200)	Elliptical

Sound × Setup

Detail

72%

IGD Control

68%

Noise Suppression

70%

Dynamics—Attack

73%

Soundstage/Imaging

75%

Bass Density

71%

Vocals/Midrange

76%

Forgiving Character

78%

Tonearm mass medium 44%

light 44%·heavy 11%

Capacitance 100-200 pF 60%

up to 100 pF 20%·from 200 pF 20%

Phono gain 35–38 dB 75%

39–42 dB 25%·43–46 dB 0%

ADC XLM Mk II (ММ) хорошо сочетается с лёгким тонармом — резонансная частота остаётся в оптимальной зоне даже при массе 8–18 г. Фонокорректор нужен с усилением 35–38 дБ и оптимальной входной ёмкостью. Учтите: параметры податливости и массы не указаны производителем, поэтому оценка тонарма основана на типичных значениях (уверенность средняя), а по ёмкости — низкая уверенность, ориентируйтесь на неё как приблизительную.

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add 11/12/2025 · upd. 08/02/2026