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Sanyo MG-25L

The Sanyo MG-25L was made by the Japanese brand for mass market record players. This MM cartridge pairs a conical stylus with a 5 mV output for any standard MM phono input. Rated tracking force is specified at 2.5 g. The replaceable stylus is the ST-25D, and Phono Culture lists 2 compatible replacement styli.

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Output Voltage
5 mV
Frequency Response
15–25 000 Hz
Channel Separation
25 dB
Tracking Force
2.5 g

Additional Info

The Sanyo MG-25L, originally supplied as OEM equipment on Sanyo and Otto turntables, is a forgiving, easygoing MM with a conical stylus. Its smooth, non-fatiguing balance favors natural vocals over pinpoint imaging or scalpel-sharp detail, a relaxed, rounded presentation for casual listening and older records. Modest budget setups are exactly its element. The stylus is replaceable, so wear is a simple swap rather than a retip.

Replacement styluses for Sanyo MG-25L

JICOST-25DConical
AnalogisAN4970Nude Elliptical
Sound × Setup
Detail
42%
IGD Control
38%
Noise Suppression
44%
Dynamics—Attack
48%
Soundstage/Imaging
45%
Bass Density
46%
Vocals/Midrange
50%
Forgiving Character
72%
Tonearm mass medium 44%
light 44%·heavy 11%
Capacitance 100-200 pF 60%
up to 100 pF 20%·from 200 pF 20%
Phono gain 35–38 dB 50%
39–42 dB 50%·43–46 dB 0%
Sanyo MG-25L (MM) compatible. Medium-mass tonearm ideal match. 39–42 dB gain sufficient for MM output. Optimal capacitance confirmed. Ensure proper VTF tracking and quality preamp. Excellent vintage choice.
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