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NEAT V15
The NEAT V15 carries the spirit of the early Japanese cartridge school. This MM design with a conical stylus works into a standard MM phono input. Rated tracking force runs from 0.75 to 2.0 g. The replaceable stylus is the DS-15, and Phono Culture lists one compatible replacement.
- Frequency Response
- 20–21 000 Hz
- Channel Separation
- 30 dB
- Channel Balance
- ≤ 1 dB
- Recommended Load
- 50 kΩ
- Tracking Force
- 0.75–2.0 g
- Compliance Value
- 6 × 10⁻⁶ cm/dyne
Additional Info
The NEAT V15 leans toward a forgiving, warm presentation with natural, full-bodied vocals and a dense low end. Dynamics feel lively rather than surgical, imaging and micro-detail stay modest, so relaxed listening beats critical soundstage mapping here. Rock, jazz and vocal-driven records on budget-friendly systems suit it fine. The DS-15 conical stylus is replaceable, easing long-term upkeep.
Replacement styluses for NEAT V15
| NEAT | DS-15E | Elliptical |
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