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Philips 422 II
The Philips 422 II is a high-end moving magnet cartridge fitted with a Shibata profile stylus that traces high frequency groove detail with real precision. Its 5.5 mV output suits any standard MM phono input without extra gain. Rated tracking force runs from 0.75 to 1.5 g with 1.2 g nominal. The 946/D68 stylus is replaceable, and Phono Culture lists 2 compatible options.
- Class:
High-End
- Mounting
- standard 1/2"
- Output Voltage
- 5.5 mV
- Frequency Response
- 20–50 000 Hz
- Channel Separation
- 30 dB
- Channel Balance
- ≤ 1 dB
- Recommended Load
- 47 kΩ
- Tracking Force
- 0.75–1.5 g (nominal 1.2 g)
- Compliance Value
- dynamic: lateral >30 mm/N; vertical >20 mm/N
- Cantilever
- titanium
- Documents
Additional Info
The Philips 422 II, also known as the GP422 II or Super-M MkII, pairs a titanium cantilever with a Shibata tip for a crisp, detailed presentation that stays composed through busy passages. Imaging is precise and vocals sound natural, giving acoustic and vocal-driven jazz or folk a tangible, well-focused stage. Bass stays lean rather than plush, and the slightly analytical balance rewards clean setups and well-cut records. The stylus is user-replaceable, so refreshing it later is easy.
Replacement styluses for Philips 422 II
| Analogis | GP 422 II | Shibata |
| Thakker | D 68 | Fine Line |
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add 01/08/2026 · upd. 08/02/2026