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Linn K5
The Linn K5 was supplied for the British maker's turntables at the entry level. This MM cartridge pairs an elliptical stylus with a 4.5 mV output for any standard MM phono input. Rated tracking force runs from 1.5 to 2.0 g with 1.75 g nominal. The replaceable stylus is the ATN95E shared with mass market Audio-Technica models, and Phono Culture lists 2 compatible replacement styli.
- Class:
Entry-Level
- Weight & Dimensions (H×W×D)
- 6 g
- Output Voltage
- 4.5 mV
- Channel Separation
- 20 dB
- Channel Balance
- ≤ 1 dB
- Recommended Load
- 47 kΩ || 200 pF
- Tracking Force
- 1.5–2.0 g (nominal 1.75 g)
- Compliance Value
- 14 cu
Additional Info
The Linn K5 leans forgiving and easygoing rather than forensic. A warm, natural midrange keeps vocals relaxed and unstrained, while moderate dynamics and a calmed top end smooth over surface noise on well-worn records. Bass stays modest but tidy and imaging serviceable rather than pinpoint, nice for long casual sessions with vocal, jazz and rock material. The elliptical stylus is replaceable, and many owners fit Audio-Technica ATN95E or AT-VMN95E inserts, reflecting Linn's development ties with Audio-Technica.
Replacement styluses for Linn K5
| Audio-Technica | AT-VMN95E | Elliptical |
| Audio-Technica | ATN95EX | Elliptical |
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add 01/28/2026 · upd. 08/02/2026