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Philips GP 316

Stylus: 946/S 33
Type: Ceramic/Piezo
Stylus Shape: Conical[ radii (mil / µm) 25 µm / 75 µm ]
Class: Budget

Mounting: 3-pin connector (Philips)
Weight & Dimensions (H×W×D): 58 × 16 × 15 mm
Output Voltage: 100 mV
Frequency Response: 30–15 000 Hz
Recommended Load: 500 kΩ
Tracking Force: 6–12 g

Additional Info

Mono crystal (piezo) pickup; for 78 rpm and microgroove. AG3016 was recoded to 22GP316 (June 1968), 4822 251 40008. Sapphire styli: 75 µm (normal, green) and 25 µm (micro, red).

Replacement

Tonar	12-DS	Conical
Micromel	328	Conical

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