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Shure M35X
The Shure M35X was made for DJ duty and confident heavy tracking. This MM cartridge pairs a conical stylus with a 6 mV output for any standard MM phono input. Tracking force is allowed from 1.5 to 3.0 g with 3.0 g nominal. The replaceable stylus is the N35X, and Phono Culture lists 2 compatible replacement styli.
- Class:
Entry-Level
- Mounting
- standard 1/2"
- Weight & Dimensions (H×W×D)
- 6.2 g
- Output Voltage
- 6 mV
- Frequency Response
- 20–20 000 Hz
- Channel Separation
- 20 dB
- Channel Balance
- ≤ 2 dB
- Recommended Load
- 47 kΩ || 250 pF
- Tracking Force
- 1.5–3.0 g (nominal 3.0 g)
- Cantilever
- Shure Type I low-mass aluminum tubular
Additional Info
The Shure M35X is a forgiving, punchy MM built for hands-on use rather than critical listening. Its low-mass aluminum Type I cantilever and conical stylus keep vocals natural and transients quick, while rock-solid tracking stability shrugs off scratching, pitch-bending and heavy vibration. Fine detail and pinpoint imaging yield to sheer drive and durability for DJ decks. The N35X stylus is replaceable and also fits some M44GX bodies, though Shure quotes a different tracking force.
Replacement styluses for Shure M35X
| Tonar | 6547-DS | Conical |
| JICO | N35X | Conical |
Sound × Setup
Detail
58%IGD Control
52%Noise Suppression
60%Dynamics—Attack
65%Soundstage/Imaging
62%Bass Density
61%Vocals/Midrange
68%Forgiving Character
78%Tonearm mass medium 40%
light 40%·heavy 20%
Capacitance up to 100 pF 60%
100-200 pF 30%·from 200 pF 10%
Phono gain 35–38 dB 75%
39–42 dB 25%·43–46 dB 0%
Shure M35X (MM) pairs well with medium-mass tonearms. Requires 35–38 dB gain (standard MM preamp). Low capacitance design minimizes treble peaks—ideal for high-quality interconnects. Excellent tracking stability. Verify preamp gain meets specs for optimal output levels.
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