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Philips 400
The Philips 400 is an entry-level MM cartridge fitted with a conical stylus profile. Its generous output of 6 mV suits the standard MM input of any phono stage without extra gain. The specified tracking force runs from 1.5 to 3.0 g with a nominal setting of 2 g. The replaceable stylus carries the designation 946/D60, and the Phono Culture database lists three compatible replacement styli for this model.
- Class:
Entry-Level
- Mounting
- standard 1/2"
- Weight & Dimensions (H×W×D)
- 7 g · 26 × 15,3 × 17,6 mm
- Output Voltage
- 6 mV
- Frequency Response
- 5–20 000 Hz
- Channel Separation
- 24 dB
- Channel Balance
- ≤ 2 dB
- Recommended Load
- 47 kΩ || < 250 pF
- Tracking Force
- 1.5–3.0 g (nominal 2 g)
- Compliance Value
- dynamic: 20 × 10⁻⁶ cm/dyne (lateral) || 16 × 10⁻⁶ cm/dyne (vertical)
- Documents
Additional Info
The Philips 400 is a forgiving, easygoing MM built to smooth over rough edges and less-than-perfect vinyl. Its spherical tip favors a warm, relaxed midrange with natural vocals and modest bass weight rather than sharp detail or a wide soundstage. Casual listening with vocal or easygoing pop and jazz on modest systems fits it best. Part of the Super-M line and also sold as the GP400, it uses a replaceable stylus.
Replacement styluses for Philips 400
| Philips | 946/D60 | Conical |
| JICO | GP-400/II | Super Analogue Stylus |
| LPGear | PHLGP400 | Elliptical |
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add 01/17/2026 · upd. 08/02/2026