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Digitrac 300SE

The Digitrac 300SE sits in the upper mid range of MM designs with a nude elliptical stylus. Its 4 mV output suits any standard MM phono input. Rated tracking force runs from 1.0 to 1.5 g by specification. The replaceable stylus is listed as STYLUS 300 SE, and Phono Culture lists 4 compatible replacement styli.

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Stylus: STYLUS 300 SE
Type: ММ
Stylus Shape: Nude Elliptical[ radii (mil / µm) 0.2 × 0.7 mil (≈5 × 18 µm) ]
Class: Upper Mid-Range

Mounting: T4P (P-mount), 1/2" via adapter
Weight & Dimensions (H×W×D): 6 g
Output Voltage: 4 mV
Frequency Response: 20–20 000 Hz
Channel Separation: 22 dB
Recommended Load: 47 kΩ || 200–500 pF
Tracking Force: 1.0–1.5 g
Cantilever: thin-wall alloy tube

Additional Info

The Digitrac 300SE presents a forgiving, naturally balanced character. Vocals sound rounded and organic rather than clinical, dynamics carry real punch without aggression, and the nude elliptical tip keeps imaging tidy over reasonably dense bass. Jazz, vocal and acoustic collections suit this relaxed musical MM more than DJ duty. The stylus is replaceable, so wear never sidelines it for long.

Replacement styluses for Digitrac 300SE

Ortofon	Stylus 20	Nude Elliptical
Ortofon	Stylus 30	Fine Line
JICO	Ae10235	Nude Elliptical
LP Gear	ORTSOM30S	Line Contact

Sound × Setup

Detail

72%

IGD Control

68%

Noise Suppression

71%

Dynamics—Attack

75%

Soundstage/Imaging

70%

Bass Density

73%

Vocals/Midrange

76%

Forgiving Character

78%

Tonearm mass medium 40%

light 40%·heavy 20%

Capacitance from 200 pF 60%

up to 100 pF 10%·100-200 pF 30%

Phono gain 39–42 dB 60%

35–38 dB 20%·43–46 dB 20%

Digitrac 300SE (MM) compatible. Medium tonearm mass optimal for compliance. 39–42 dB gain sufficient for MM output. High capacitance may cause treble rolloff—use low-cap cables (<100pF/m). Verify preamp input impedance >47kΩ. Excellent match overall.

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