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Stanton TrackMaster II
The Stanton TrackMaster II was built for DJ duty and thrives on heavy tracking. This MM cartridge pairs a conical stylus with a high 7 mV output for any standard MM phono input. Tracking force is allowed from 2.0 to 5.0 g. The replaceable stylus is the T-II-SK, and Phono Culture lists 3 compatible replacement styli.
- Class:
Entry-Level
- Mounting
- SME bayonet (integrated headshell)
- Weight & Dimensions (H×W×D)
- 18 g
- Output Voltage
- 7 mV
- Frequency Response
- 20–20 000 Hz
- Channel Separation
- 30 dB
- Channel Balance
- ≤ 1.5 dB
- Recommended Load
- 47 kΩ || 275 pF
- Tracking Force
- 2.0–5.0 g
Additional Info
The Stanton TrackMaster II favors smooth tolerance over surgical detail, tracking well-worn or noisy records without harshness. Its spherical tip and grounded, shielded construction with an integral headshell keep hum low and vocals natural, though bass stays soft-edged rather than tight. DJ and club duty or casual listening on modest systems fit it naturally. The stylus is replaceable, which suits hard use.
Replacement styluses for Stanton TrackMaster II
| Stanton | T-II-SK-MP | Conical |
| Stanton | T-II-SK-DP | Conical |
| Stanton | T-II-RS | Elliptical |
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add 01/25/2026 · upd. 08/02/2026