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Pickering 371
The Pickering 371 carries the spirit of the early cartridge era and now ranks as collectible. This MI design outputs 2 mV and works into a standard MM phono input. Its conical stylus was made for heavy tracking between 3.0 and 7.0 g on period tonearms. The replaceable stylus is the D3707C, and Phono Culture lists 3 compatible replacement styli.
- Class:
Collectible
- Mounting
- standard 1/2"
- Output Voltage
- 2 mV
- Frequency Response
- 20–20 000 Hz
- Channel Separation
- 20 dB
- Tracking Force
- 3.0–7.0 g
Additional Info
The Pickering 371, known also as the Stanton 45x45 Stereo FLUXVALVE, is an MI design that leans forgiving and easygoing rather than analytical. Vocals come through natural and full-bodied with a rounded, mellow top end that smooths surface noise and imperfect pressings. Bass carries reasonable weight without heaviness, favoring musical ease over pinpoint imaging on jazz and older vinyl. The stylus is replaceable, so wear is addressed without retipping.
Replacement styluses for Pickering 371
| Pickering | D3707A | Conical |
| Astatic | N842-7d | Conical |
| EVG | 4016D | Conical |
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add 01/20/2026 · upd. 08/02/2026