Shure - SH-127 D / SHURE 91 E Cartridge and/or needles





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Shure M91E MM stereo cartridge, model SH-127D / SHURE 91 E, manufactured in 1976, in new old stock condition with case included; functional condition not tested.
Description from the seller
New old stock
The M91E belongs to the classic Shure elements from the 70s and was offered in catalogs of 1974, 1977 and 1978.
The Shure M91E Hi-Track is a vintage magnetic stereo cartridge for turntables. It is known for its good tracking and musical reproduction. The designation SH-127D presumably refers to the mounting headshell
Feature Specification
Type Magnetic MM stereo cartridge
Needle Shure N91E, elliptical diamond
Frequency range 20 Hz – 20,000 Hz
Output voltage 5 mV
Recommended stylus force 0.75 – 1.5 grams
Recommended setting About 1.25 grams as a starting point
Channel separation Minimum about 25 dB at 1 kHz
Load impedance 47 kΩ
Cartridge weight About 5–6 grams, depending on version
Mounting Standard 1/2 inch, or specific mounting
Sound quality and use
Sound: generally full and pleasant, with good detailing with an intact, original elliptical stylus.
Suitable for: classic hi-fi turntables with an MM phono input.
Replacement needle: there are replacement needles for the M91E, but the quality varies greatly between original and aftermarket versions.
Important: check the needle condition before playing old vinyl records.
New old stock
The M91E belongs to the classic Shure elements from the 70s and was offered in catalogs of 1974, 1977 and 1978.
The Shure M91E Hi-Track is a vintage magnetic stereo cartridge for turntables. It is known for its good tracking and musical reproduction. The designation SH-127D presumably refers to the mounting headshell
Feature Specification
Type Magnetic MM stereo cartridge
Needle Shure N91E, elliptical diamond
Frequency range 20 Hz – 20,000 Hz
Output voltage 5 mV
Recommended stylus force 0.75 – 1.5 grams
Recommended setting About 1.25 grams as a starting point
Channel separation Minimum about 25 dB at 1 kHz
Load impedance 47 kΩ
Cartridge weight About 5–6 grams, depending on version
Mounting Standard 1/2 inch, or specific mounting
Sound quality and use
Sound: generally full and pleasant, with good detailing with an intact, original elliptical stylus.
Suitable for: classic hi-fi turntables with an MM phono input.
Replacement needle: there are replacement needles for the M91E, but the quality varies greatly between original and aftermarket versions.
Important: check the needle condition before playing old vinyl records.

