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Fidelity Research FR-7

Stylus: Integrated
Type: MC
Stylus Shape: Line Contact[ radii (mil / µm) 0.3 × 3 mil ]
Price: 55000 JPY (1978)
Class: High-End

Mounting: Headshell-integrated
Weight & Dimensions (H×W×D): 30 g
Output Voltage: 0.2 mV
Frequency Response: 20–45 000 Hz
Channel Separation: 28 dB
Channel Balance: 1 dB
Recommended Load: 3 Ω
Tracking Force: 2.0–2.5 g (nominal 2.0 g)
Compliance Value: 6 × 10⁻⁶ cm/dyne @ 100 Hz

Additional Info

Non-replaceable stylus (integrated), retip only. Stylus type: Line Contact, solid diamond; internal unit exchange supported and upgrade to FR-7f internal unit

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