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Shure M92E

The Shure M92E belongs to the American maker's mass market MM range at the entry level. Its 5 mV output suits any standard MM phono input. The nude elliptical stylus rides the groove at a light 0.75 to 1.5 g with 1.25 g nominal. The replaceable stylus is the N92E, and Phono Culture lists 4 compatible replacement styli.

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Stylus: N92E
Series: M92 Series
Type: ММ
Stylus Shape: Nude Elliptical[ radii (mil / µm) 0.4 × 0.7 mil (10×18 µm) ]
Class: Entry-Level

Mounting: T4P (P-Mount)
Weight & Dimensions (H×W×D): 7.3 g
Output Voltage: 5 mV
Frequency Response: 20–18 000 Hz
Channel Separation: 20 dB
Channel Balance: ≤ 2 dB
Recommended Load: 47 kΩ || 200–300 pF
Tracking Force: 0.75–1.5 g (nominal 1.25 g)

Additional Info

The Shure M92E is forgiving and easygoing, with a warm midrange that keeps vocals natural rather than analytical. Bass carries body without heaviness, treble stays smooth and non-fatiguing, and tracking imperfections on mediocre pressings get masked gracefully. It ships with a standard half-inch adapter and also fits preset P-mount arms. The stylus is replaceable, with an N78S option covering 78rpm records.

Replacement styluses for Shure M92E

Shure	N78S	Conical
JICO	N-92E NUDE	Nude Elliptical
JICO	N 92 E	Super Analogue Stylus
Tonar	6097-DE	Elliptical

Sound × Setup

Detail

58%

IGD Control

48%

Noise Suppression

55%

Dynamics—Attack

61%

Soundstage/Imaging

52%

Bass Density

59%

Vocals/Midrange

64%

Forgiving Character

78%

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%

Shure M92E (MM) pairs excellently with medium-mass tonearms. Requires 39–42 dB gain preamp; verify your system matches. Capacitance load optimal at standard 100–200 pF. Ideal for mid-range turntables. Check tonearm compliance compatibility before mounting.

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