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EMT JSD 6
The EMT JSD 6 comes from the German marque legendary for its studio equipment. Its 1.05 mV output asks for a dedicated MC phono input or a step up transformer. The Fine Line stylus runs at a rated tracking force of 2.4 g. The stylus is integrated, so a worn diamond means a retip.
- Class:
High-End
- Mounting
- standard 1/2"
- Weight & Dimensions (H×W×D)
- 10 g
- Output Voltage
- 1.05 mV
- Frequency Response
- 20–30 000 Hz
- Recommended Load
- 200–300 Ω
- Tracking Force
- 2.4 g (nominal 2.4 g)
- VTA
- 23°
- Compliance Value
- 12 µm/mN
- Cantilever
- boron
Additional Info
The EMT JSD 6 is precise and richly resolved. Its boron cantilever and Fine Line polish extract fine detail while the presentation stays composed and non-fatiguing, vocals sounding natural over dense, well-shaped bass and solidly locked imaging. Controlled, grain-free dynamics suit acoustic, jazz and orchestral material on revealing systems. The stylus is integrated, so wear requires a professional retip.
Sound × Setup
Detail
92%IGD Control
90%Noise Suppression
87%Dynamics—Attack
88%Soundstage/Imaging
89%Bass Density
85%Vocals/Midrange
91%Forgiving Character
72%Tonearm mass medium 36%
light 36%·heavy 27%
Impedance (load) medium 60%
low 20%·high 20%
Phono gain 55–60 dB 0%
61–66 dB 0%·67–72 dB 0%
EMT JSD 6 (MC) pairs excellently with medium-mass tonearm. Requires 43–46 dB gain (standard MM phono stage insufficient; use dedicated MC preamp). Capacitance optimal—no loading issues. Low output (~0.3 mV) demands quality amplification. Ideal match for resolute, detailed playback.
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