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SONY XL-15 S

Mounting
Integrated headshell
Weight & Dimensions (H×W×D)
5.2 g
Output Voltage
4 mV
Frequency Response
10–30 000 Hz
Channel Separation
25 dB
Recommended Load
50 kΩ
Tracking Force
1.2–2.5 g (nominal 1.7 g)
Compliance Value
15 × 10⁻⁶ cm/dyne
Cantilever
thermosetting treated aluminum pipe

Additional Info

XL-15 version with integrated headshell. Designed by Grace Cartridges engineer. Uses carbon fiber reinforced resin and cross magnetic circuit.

Replacement

JICOND-15GConical
Tonar731-DSConical
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JICOND-15GSuper Analogue Stylus
JICOND-15GNude Elliptical
SonyND-25ENude Elliptical
SonyND-15 JazzConical
SonyND-15 ClassicNude Elliptical
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