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Dual DMS 242E
The Dual DMS 242E works as an entry level MM cartridge with an elliptical stylus profile. Its output of 3.5 mV suits the standard MM input found on almost any phono stage. Rated tracking force runs from 1.25 to 1.75 grams, with 1.5 grams given as the nominal setting. The stylus is user replaceable and carries the DN 242 designation, and the Phono Culture database lists three compatible replacement styli for this model.
- Class:
Entry-Level
- Mounting
- standard 1/2"
- Weight & Dimensions (H×W×D)
- 6 g
- Output Voltage
- 3.5 mV
- Frequency Response
- 20–20 000 Hz
- Channel Separation
- 25 dB
- Channel Balance
- ≤ 2 dB
- Recommended Load
- 47 kΩ
- Tracking Force
- 1.25–1.75 g (nominal 1.5 g)
- Compliance Value
- dynamic 35 × 10⁻⁶ cm/dyne (horizontal); 25 × 10⁻⁶ cm/dyne (vertical)
Additional Info
The Dual DMS 242E is an easygoing, forgiving MM with a relaxed, unfussy character rather than analytical precision. Vocals come through naturally and imaging stays coherent, while surface noise and tracking quirks get smoothed over gracefully instead of dissected. Casual listening, older records and modest systems suit it best. The elliptical stylus assembly is replaceable, which keeps ownership simple.
Replacement styluses for Dual DMS 242E
| Analogis | AN4974 | Nude Elliptical |
| Tonar | 821-DE (00821-DE) | Elliptical |
| Thakker | DN 242 | Nude Elliptical |
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