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ELAC ESG 793 E
The ELAC ESG 793 E is a mid range MM cartridge fitted with an elliptical stylus profile. Its rated output of 5.6 mV drives any standard MM phono input without extra gain or a step up device. The specified tracking force is 1.5 g and the replaceable stylus carries the designation D 793 E/20. Phono Culture lists 4 compatible replacement styli for this model.
- Class:
Mid-Range
- Weight & Dimensions (H×W×D)
- 6.5 g
- Output Voltage
- 5.6 mV
- Frequency Response
- 10–22 000 Hz
- Channel Separation
- 24 dB
- Channel Balance
- < 1.5 dB
- Recommended Load
- 47 kΩ || 300 pF
- Tracking Force
- 1.5 g
- VTA
- 20°
- Compliance Value
- static 20 µm/mN (D 793 E/20); static 30 µm/mN (D 793 E/30)
Additional Info
The ELAC ESG 793 E balances confidence with forgiveness. Dynamics come through assured while the vocal range stays natural and unforced, giving voices real body without edginess. Bass carries enough density to anchor the mix, and the elliptical stylus keeps imaging tidy across most genres on modest to mid setups. The stylus is replaceable, so this relaxed, easy-listening tracker stays serviceable for years.
Replacement styluses for ELAC ESG 793 E
| Tonar | DN793-E | Elliptical |
| ELAC | D 793 E/30 | Elliptical |
| JICO | DN-793 | Super Analogue Stylus |
| JICO | D 793 E | Super Analogue Stylus |
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