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Pickering TL-2
The Pickering TL-2 continues the American TL line on an MI generator. Its 4.4 mV output feeds any standard MM phono input. The elliptical stylus rides the groove at a light 0.85 to 1.5 g with 1.0 g nominal. The replaceable stylus is the DTL-2, and Phono Culture lists 4 compatible replacement styli.
- Mounting
- T4P (P-Mount)
- Output Voltage
- 4.4 mV
- Frequency Response
- 10–22 000 Hz
- Channel Separation
- 32 dB
- Tracking Force
- 0.85–1.5 g (nominal 1.0 g)
Additional Info
The Pickering TL-2 carries warm, forgiving character with a naturally rendered midrange, so vocals sit forward and textured rather than analytical. Dynamics stay lively enough to keep rock and pop engaging, bass runs full-bodied without boom, and the overall presentation smooths over rough recordings for relaxed long sessions. Part of the Pickering and Stanton MI P-mount family, it uses a replaceable DTL-2 elliptical stylus.
Replacement styluses for Pickering TL-2
| Tonar | 6141-DE | Elliptical |
| LP Gear | PICSDTL2 | Elliptical |
| LP Tunes | replacement for DTL-2 | Elliptical |
| Pickering | DTL2-S | Line Contact |
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add 02/04/2026 · upd. 08/02/2026