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Grace F-9E
The Grace F-9E ranks among the audiophile classics of the Japanese light tracking school. Its 3.5 mV output suits any standard MM phono input. The elliptical stylus rides the groove from 0.5 to 2.0 g with 1.2 g nominal. The replaceable stylus carries the RS-9E designation in the catalogue.
- Class:
Audiophile
- Mounting
- 1/2"
- Weight & Dimensions (H×W×D)
- 6 g
- Output Voltage
- 3.5 mV
- Frequency Response
- 10–45 000 Hz
- Channel Separation
- 30 dB
- Channel Balance
- ≤ 0.5 dB
- Recommended Load
- 47 kΩ
- Tracking Force
- 0.5–2.0 g (nominal 1.2 g)
- Compliance Value
- 25 × 10⁻⁶ cm/dyne
- Cantilever
- special low mass alloy
Additional Info
The Grace F-9E puts the voice first, with a naturally rendered midrange where vocals sit forward and organic. Its low-mass alloy cantilever and elliptical stylus keep tracing light and quiet, surfaces calm and dynamics relaxed on modest to mid tables. The design rests on the Omni-Axial Pivot from Shinagawa Musen of Tokyo, distributed in the US by Sumiko. Jazz, vocals and long easy sessions reward it.
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