Sony - XL-45 Element en/of naalden

For all Sony lovers: XL-45 cartridge. In superb condition!

Will pack the cartridge in a hardshell casing for safe shipping.

MM type cartridge with line contact needle.

It uses a carbon-clad cantilever that combines and integrates excellent carbon fiber and aluminum as acoustic materials.

The pole piece part uses resin mixed with carbon fiber.

In order to improve the S / N ratio, a double shield case structure is adopted.

Cross type magnetic circuit with excellent left / right balance characteristics is adopted.
Also, rare-earth magnet is used for the magnet.

It uses a cup type damper with tension wire.


Type MM Type Cartridge
Output voltage 3 mv (1 khz, 5cm/s, 45 °)
Frequency characteristic 10 Hz to 45 kHz
Channel separation 30dB(1kHz)
Load resistance 50k Ω ~ 100k Ω
Compliance 20x10-6cm/dyne
Needle tip 1.0g ~ 2.0g
Needle tip shape 0 line contact type solid diamond needle
Dead weight 5.5g