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EMT TSD-15
The EMT TSD-15 spent decades as the studio standard of the legendary German marque. Its 0.9 mV output asks for a dedicated MC phono input or a step up transformer. The conical stylus tracks from 2.0 to 3.0 g with 2.5 g nominal. The stylus is integrated, so a worn diamond means a retip.
- Mounting
- EMT (standard EMT connection)
- Weight & Dimensions (H×W×D)
- 17.5 g
- Output Voltage
- 0.9 mV
- Frequency Response
- 20–25 000 Hz
- Recommended Load
- 200–300 Ω
- Tracking Force
- 2.0–3.0 g (nominal 2.5 g)
- VTA
- 15° (ранние) / 23° (поздние)
- Compliance Value
- 12 µm/mN
- Cantilever
- aluminium cantilever
Additional Info
The EMT TSD-15 is warm, natural and unmistakably musical. The alloy cantilever with a conical tip favors rich, densely bodied bass and honestly rendered vocals over microscopic detail, telling the story of the music rather than dissecting it. Stable imaging and a forgiving nature flatter jazz, orchestral and vocal records on warmer systems. The stylus is integrated, so wear means a retip.
Sound × Setup
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add 02/10/2026 · upd. 08/02/2026