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Stanton 680EE
The Stanton 680EE spent decades in studios and radio stations as a trusted workhorse. This MM cartridge pairs an elliptical stylus with a 4.1 mV output for any standard MM phono input. Its light 0.75 to 1.5 g tracking force is gentle on records. The replaceable stylus is the D680, and Phono Culture lists 5 compatible replacement styli.
- Class:
Mid-Range
- Mounting
- standard 1/2"
- Weight & Dimensions (H×W×D)
- 5.5 g
- Output Voltage
- 4.1 mV
- Frequency Response
- 20–20 000 Hz
- Channel Separation
- 35 dB
- Channel Balance
- ≤ 2 dB
- Recommended Load
- 47 kΩ || 275 pF
- Tracking Force
- 0.75–1.5 g
- Compliance Value
- 18 µm/mN (@ 100 Hz)
Additional Info
The Stanton 680EE from the Stereo Standard Series leans forgiving and easygoing. Strong tracking security and a smoothed top end keep worn or noisy pressings listenable, vocals stay natural and present over solid, unfussy bass, and stable rather than pinpoint imaging keeps dynamics lively without harshness. Rock, jazz and everyday listening on modest to mid turntables suit this relaxed all-rounder. The D680 stylus is replaceable, so service stays trivial.
Replacement styluses for Stanton 680EE
| Stanton | D680S Stereohedron | Line Contact |
| Stanton | D6810 | Conical |
| Stanton | D6827 | Conical |
| JICO | D680 | Elliptical |
| LP Gear | STAD0680 | Elliptical |
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