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AKG P10 ED II S
The AKG P10 ED II S works as a mid-range MI cartridge fitted with an elliptical stylus profile. Its output of 1.65 mV suits any standard MM phono input, so no step up transformer or MC stage is needed. Recommended tracking force runs from 1.25 to 2.0 grams with a nominal setting of 1.5 grams. The X10ED stylus is user replaceable, and Phono Culture lists one compatible replacement for this model.
- Class:
Mid-Range
- Weight & Dimensions (H×W×D)
- 5.6 g
- Output Voltage
- 1.65 mV
- Frequency Response
- 20–20 000 Hz
- Channel Separation
- 25 dB
- Channel Balance
- ≤ 2 dB
- Recommended Load
- 47 kΩ
- Tracking Force
- 1.25–2.0 g (nominal 1.5 g)
- Compliance Value
- 20 × 10⁻⁶ cm/dyne
- Cantilever
- Al–Mg–Si (Micro Mass stylus bar)
Additional Info
The AKG P10 ED II S balances warmth with liveliness. Vocals come through smooth and unforced, dynamics keep rhythm-driven material engaged rather than polite, and solid imaging avoids turning analytical. The musical rather than microscopic presentation stays comfortable through long sessions and less-than-perfect pressings. Its elliptical stylus is replaceable, which suits rock, jazz and vocal records on modest to mid-tier systems.
Replacement styluses for AKG P10 ED II S
| AKG | X10S | Elliptical |
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