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- Stylus: D152E
- Type: ММ
- Stylus Shape: Elliptical[ radii (mil / µm) 0.3 × 0.7 mil (≈18 × 7 µm) ]
- Class:
Entry-Level
- Mounting
- standard 1/2"
- Weight & Dimensions (H×W×D)
- 4.2 g
- Output Voltage
- 7 mV
- Frequency Response
- 20–20 000 Hz
- Channel Separation
- 20 dB
- Channel Balance
- 2 dB
- Recommended Load
- 47 kΩ || 150–400 pF
- Tracking Force
- 1.5–2.0 g (nominal 1.7 g)
- VTA
- 26°
- Compliance Value
- 16 mm/N (static)
Additional Info
Replaceable stylus D152E (elliptical). Discontinued; successor in the range is the Goldring E3.
add 01/25/2026 · upd. 04/25/2026