78 rpm Cartriges

Make a Fast FriendThe Prestige Series of 78-RPM cartridges are designed for high output and excellent stability under even severe use. Each cartridge can be used for either archival or casual play without concern for undue wear on the record. All Grado 78 cartridges have a considerable reduction in tip mass resulting in extended frequency response while tracking forces can range from 2-5 grams. The experts acclaim these cartridges as virtually the finest 78-rpm cartridges in the world.

Hand built MONO moving magnet cartridge in our custom body designed specifically for 78 rpm record playback. Handmade mono cartridge Elliptical profile 78 profile stylus Lifetime warranty against manufacture defects

The Audio Technica AT-MONO3/SP cartridge is special – redesigning not just the needle, but the whole cartridge specially for “shellac” or phonograph records. A high output moving coil cartridge of excellent production quality and wound with PCOCC coil for signal purity, it is designed to deliver excellent fidelity and superb clarity when playing 78 RPM mono records. With its high output of 1.2 mV, it can be used without additional pre-amplification or a MC transformer.Proven in use for many years in Japan, the Audio-Technica AT-MONO3/SP cartridge in now available in Europe and helps to bring back the pure joy of discovery and listening pleasure for 78 RPM record playing.Made specifically for mono recordings, the cartridge only generates signal with horizontal movement. However to produce a minimal wear on the groove, the AT-MONO3/SP also has an adapted vertical compliance.Straight pipe aluminium cantilever and low mass stylus guarantees a high tracking ability.The average usage time is 500 hours extending the life span of precious mono recordings.High purity PCOCC allows a more transparent signal transmission offering a high efficiency and a high fidelity.To support the internal mechanism, the body is made of solid die-cast aluminium alloy, furthermore stiffness is achieved with the addition of rigid synthetic resin to hold the body.​Specification:Type: Horizontal Mono Moving CoilMounting: 1/2" CentersFrequency Response: 22 - 22,000 HzBody Material: Aluminium/Synthetic ResinOutput Voltage: 1.2 mV (at 1 kHz, 12 cm/sec)Vertical Tracking Angle: 23°Vertical Tracking Force Range: 3.0 - 7.0 g (5.0 g standard)Stylus Shape: ConicalStylus Size: 2.5 milStylus Construction: Nude Square ShankCantilever: Aluminum PipeCoil Impedance: 40 ohms (1 kHz)Coil Inductance: 190 µm (1kHz)DC Resistance: 40 ohmsStatic Compliance: 10×10-6cm/dyneDynamic Compliance: 3.5×10-6cm/dyne (100Hz)Recommended Load Impedance: 400 - 47,000 ohmsWeight: 6.8g

The AT-MONO3/LP is a high-output (1.2 mV) moving coil cartridge designed specifically for use with mono vinyl records.* Due to the horizontal configuration of its PCOCC (Pure Copper by Ohno Continuous Casting) voice coils, the AT-MONO3/LP cartridge only generates electrical signal with horizontal movement, yet it also has appropriate compliance in the vertical direction, making it safe for use with stereo records. The voice coils are wired in series, resulting in one mono signal that is transmitted to the cartridge’s white-blue terminals and red-green terminals in order to feed both inputs of a stereo phono preamp. The cartridge’s low-mass 0.6 mil conical stylus is mounted on an aluminum cantilever for excellent tracking performance. Because the AT-MONO3/LP does not easily pick up unnecessary strain components from distorted or scratched records, it produces mono audio of a much higher quality than that generated by a stereo cartridge. The cartridge features a strong, rigid body of die-cast aluminum alloy and synthetic resin to eliminate unnecessary vibrations. * This cartridge with 0.6 mil conical stylus is not compatible with SP (standard play) shellac records. It is designed to play mono microgroove 33-1/3 vinyl records.