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Acutex M415STR
The Acutex M415STR belongs to the audiophile MM class with an advanced stylus cut. Its 3.5 mV output suits any standard MM phono input. The Shibata stylus tracks from 1.0 to 2.0 g by specification. The replaceable stylus is the N415STR, and Phono Culture lists one compatible replacement.
- Class:
Audiophile
- Mounting
- standard 1/2"
- Weight & Dimensions (H×W×D)
- 4 g · 29 × 18 × 16 mm
- Output Voltage
- 3.5 mV
- Frequency Response
- 20–40 000 Hz
- Channel Separation
- 32 dB
- Channel Balance
- ≤ 1 dB
- Recommended Load
- 47 kΩ
- Tracking Force
- 1.0–2.0 g
- Compliance Value
- 36 × 10⁻⁶ cm/dyne
Additional Info
The Acutex M415STR is a crisp, articulate MM built around a Shibata tip that favors resolution and clean channel separation over softness. Expect a wide, stable soundstage, fast dynamic swings and natural vocal texture, with low background noise letting quiet passages breathe. Taut rather than plush bass suits well-aligned arms and detail-oriented jazz, acoustic and rock listening. The blue N415STR stylus is replaceable, keeping service easy.
Replacement styluses for Acutex M415STR
| Acutex | N420STR | Shibata |
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add 02/01/2026 · upd. 08/02/2026