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ADC 25
The ADC 25 arrived in the era of ultra light tracking and uses an IM generator. Its 4.5 mV output feeds any standard MM phono input. The elliptical stylus rides the groove at a light 0.5 to 1.25 g. The replaceable stylus is the R-251, and Phono Culture lists 2 compatible replacement styli.
- Weight & Dimensions (H×W×D)
- 9 g
- Output Voltage
- 4.5 mV
- Frequency Response
- 10–24 000 Hz
- Channel Separation
- 30 dB
- Recommended Load
- 47 kΩ
- Tracking Force
- 0.5–1.25 g
- VTA
- 15°
- Compliance Value
- 50 × 10⁻⁶ cm/dyne
Additional Info
The ADC 25 is balanced and forgiving with an easygoing, musical temperament. Dynamics feel lively while tracking stays gentle on imperfect vinyl, and vocals come through natural and unstrained, though the soundstage keeps modest rather than pinpoint-precise. The elliptical stylus is user-replaceable, and interchangeability across the ADC-26, ADC-27 and ADC-X lines opens easy upgrade paths. Relaxed listening across genres suits it best.
Replacement styluses for ADC 25
| ADC | R-252 | Elliptical |
| ADC | R-253 | Conical |
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add 01/24/2026 · upd. 08/02/2026