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Stanton 680EL
- 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
Warm, forgiving MM cartridge built for everyday reliability rather than analytical precision — modest tracing control and moderate resolution mean it smooths over surface noise and rough pressings instead of exposing them, making it relaxed and easy to live with on less-than-perfect vinyl or budget systems. Bass stays a touch soft rather than tight, vocals are pleasant if not razor-natural. Elliptical tip on a replaceable stylus (D6800EL). Good pick for DJ use, casual listening, and forgiving club/home setups over critical audiophile rigs.
Replacement styluses for Stanton 680EL
| Stanton | D6800EEE | Elliptical |
| JICO | D6800 | Elliptical |
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add 04/25/2026 · upd. 07/22/2026