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Technics P24

The Technics P24 was made by the Japanese brand as an MM cartridge with a conical stylus. Its 5 mV output suits any standard MM phono input. Rated tracking force runs from 1.0 to 1.5 g by specification. The replaceable stylus is the EPS-24CS, and Phono Culture lists 3 compatible replacement styli.

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Mounting
T4P (P-mount)
Output Voltage
5 mV
Frequency Response
20–20 000 Hz
Channel Separation
24 dB
Recommended Load
47 kΩ
Tracking Force
1.0–1.5 g
Cantilever
aluminum alloy, tubular

Additional Info

The Technics P24, also labeled the EPC-P24 or EPC-P24S, blends natural vocal warmth with solid dynamics and a dense low end, smoothing over surface noise and mild tracking hiccups rather than exposing them. Detail and separation stay modest, a relaxed, non-analytical sound for casual listening and older pressings on budget to mid systems. The aluminium tubular cantilever carries a replaceable stylus, so a fresh insert is an easy fix.

Replacement styluses for Technics P24

TechnicsEPS-24ESElliptical
JICOE005011Super Analogue Stylus
Tonar6451-HYPELHyperelliptical
Sound × Setup
Detail
58%
IGD Control
52%
Noise Suppression
60%
Dynamics—Attack
65%
Soundstage/Imaging
62%
Bass Density
61%
Vocals/Midrange
68%
Forgiving Character
75%
Tonearm mass medium 44%
light 44%·heavy 11%
Capacitance up to 100 pF 60%
100-200 pF 30%·from 200 pF 10%
Phono gain 35–38 dB 50%
39–42 dB 50%·43–46 dB 0%
Technics P24 (MM) compatibility: Medium tonearm mass optimal. Requires 39–42 dB gain (standard MM preamp). Low capacitance design suits long cables. Excellent tracking stability. Verify preamp gain meets specs; otherwise, minor noise risk. Recommended for balanced systems.
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