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Pickering TL-1
The Pickering TL-1 opens the American TL line at the entry level. This MM cartridge pairs an elliptical stylus with a 4.4 mV output for any standard MM phono input. Its light 0.75 to 1.5 g tracking force is gentle on records. The replaceable stylus is the DTL-1, and Phono Culture lists 5 compatible replacement styli.
- Class:
Entry-Level
- Mounting
- T4P (P-Mount)
- Weight & Dimensions (H×W×D)
- 6 g
- Output Voltage
- 4.4 mV
- Frequency Response
- 10–22 000 Hz
- Channel Separation
- 32 dB
- Channel Balance
- ≤ 2 dB
- Tracking Force
- 0.75–1.5 g
Additional Info
The Pickering TL-1 leans toward a relaxed, non-fatiguing presentation rather than forensic detail. Vocals come through with natural, rounded warmth and bass stays gently full-bodied without digging deep for texture, while the elliptical stylus keeps tracking friendly on well-worn records. Casual jazz, pop and vintage collections suit it more than critical scrutiny. The stylus is replaceable, and DTL-2 and DTL-3 inserts physically fit the same body.
Replacement styluses for Pickering TL-1
| Pickering | DTL-1E | Elliptical |
| Pickering | DTL-2 | Elliptical |
| JICO | DTL-2 | Elliptical |
| Tonar | 6140-DE | Elliptical |
| LP Gear | PICKSTL1 (DTL-1) | Elliptical |
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add 02/04/2026 · upd. 08/02/2026