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Pickering TLZ-7500S

The Pickering TLZ-7500S belongs to the audiophile line with a Line Contact stylus. Its 0.33 mV output sits at MC cartridge levels, so plenty of spare gain is required. The light 0.75 to 1.5 g tracking force with 1.25 g nominal is gentle on records. The replaceable stylus is the D7500S, and Phono Culture lists one compatible replacement.

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Stylus: D7500S
Series: 7500S
Type: ММ
Stylus Shape: Line Contact[ radii (mil / µm) 0.2 × 3.0 mil ]
Class: Audiophile

Mounting: standard 1/2"
Output Voltage: 0.33 mV
Frequency Response: 10–50 000 Hz
Channel Separation: 35 dB
Channel Balance: ≤ 1 dB
Recommended Load: ≥ 100 Ω
Tracking Force: 0.75–1.5 g (nominal 1.25 g)

Additional Info

The Pickering TLZ-7500S delivers a smooth, forgiving character with natural, relaxed vocals and tightly controlled dynamics, easy on brighter systems. Its Stereohedron II Line Contact profile traces the groove precisely, supporting good detail retrieval and quiet backgrounds without harshness. Despite the MM design, output sits at MC level, so an MC input or headamp is required. The D7500S stylus is replaceable and shared across the XLZ and 7500S family.

Replacement styluses for Pickering TLZ-7500S

LP Gear

D7500 MKIIs

Line Contact

Sound × Setup

Detail

78%

IGD Control

72%

Noise Suppression

75%

Dynamics—Attack

74%

Soundstage/Imaging

76%

Bass Density

73%

Vocals/Midrange

77%

Forgiving Character

79%

Tonearm mass medium 44%

light 44%·heavy 11%

Capacitance up to 100 pF 60%

100-200 pF 30%·from 200 pF 10%

Phono gain 35–38 dB 0%

39–42 dB 0%·43–46 dB 0%

Pickering TLZ-7500S (MM) — optimal for medium-mass tonearms. Requires 43–46 dB gain (standard MM preamp). Low capacitance suits long cables. Compliance ~12 cu ensures stable tracking. Verify preamp input impedance 47kΩ standard. Excellent all-rounder for balanced systems.

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add 02/07/2026 · upd. 08/02/2026