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- Stylus: D6800EL
- Series: 680
- Type: ММ
- Stylus Shape: Elliptical[ radii (mil / µm) 0.4 × 0.7 mil ]
- Class:
Entry-Level
- Mounting
- 1/2"
- Weight & Dimensions (H×W×D)
- 6.5 g
- Output Voltage
- 5 mV
- Frequency Response
- 20–20000 Hz
- Channel Separation
- 25 dB
- Channel Balance
- ≤ 1.5 dB
- Recommended Load
- 47 kΩ
- Tracking Force
- 0.75–1.5 g (nominal 1.0 g)
- Compliance Value
- 20 × 10⁻⁶ cm/dyne
- Cantilever
- aluminium
Additional Info
Popular DJ cartridge from 680 series. Replaceable stylus D6800EL with elliptical profile. Known for reliability and availability of replacements.
Replacement
| Stanton | D6800EEE | Elliptical |
| JICO | D6800 | Elliptical |
add 04/25/2026 · upd. 04/25/2026