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Philips GP 412 Gold
The Philips GP 412 Gold came from the Dutch maker in the light tracking era. This MM cartridge pairs an elliptical stylus with a 6 mV output for any standard MM phono input. Its light 0.75 to 1.5 g tracking force with 1.2 g nominal is gentle on records. The replaceable stylus is the 30021, and Phono Culture lists 3 compatible replacement styli.
- Mounting
- standard 1/2"
- Weight & Dimensions (H×W×D)
- 7 g
- Output Voltage
- 6 mV
- Frequency Response
- 20–20 000 Hz
- Channel Separation
- 25 dB
- Channel Balance
- ≤ 1 dB
- Recommended Load
- 47 kΩ || <250 pF
- Tracking Force
- 0.75–1.5 g (nominal 1.2 g)
- VTA
- 20°
- Compliance Value
- dynamic: lateral ≥30 × 10⁻⁶ cm/dyne; vertical ≥20 × 10⁻⁶ cm/dyne
Additional Info
The Philips GP 412 Gold, the Super M series in its Gold trim, favors natural, relaxed vocals and a comfortably dense low end over forensic detail retrieval. Dynamics stay lively without turning sharp, and confident tracking makes this elliptical-tipped MM a stress-free match for well-worn records and modest tonearms. The stylus is replaceable, so a fresh insert restores it fully.
Replacement styluses for Philips GP 412 Gold
| Tonar | 946/D58 | Conical |
| Tonar | 534-DN | Conical |
| Philips | GP422shiba | Shibata |
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add 01/28/2026 · upd. 08/02/2026