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Pickering XEV 3001

The Pickering XEV 3001 is a moving magnet cartridge built around the replaceable D3001E stylus with an elliptical profile. Its 4.7 mV output suits any standard MM phono input, so no step-up device is needed. The specified tracking force runs from 0.75 to 1.5 g, matching its upper mid-range positioning. Phono Culture lists three compatible replacement styli for this model.

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Stylus: D3001E
Type: ММ
Stylus Shape: Elliptical[ radii (mil / µm) 5×17.8 µm (≈0.2×0.7 mil) ]
Class: Upper Mid-Range

Weight & Dimensions (H×W×D): 5.8 g
Output Voltage: 4.7 mV
Frequency Response: 10–25 000 Hz
Channel Separation: 35 dB
Recommended Load: 47 kΩ || 275 pF
Tracking Force: 0.75–1.5 g

Additional Info

The Pickering XEV 3001 offers smooth, forgiving sound with a natural midrange focus. Vocals come through warm and believable, imaging stays stable and well-placed, and the elliptical tip keeps tracking relaxed rather than razor-etched. Bass holds reasonably tight without dominating, easy to live with across varied recordings and gear. The stylus is replaceable but genuinely rare, so securing spares while they surface is wise.

Replacement styluses for Pickering XEV 3001

LP Gear	D3001E	Elliptical
JICO	D3000 XSV/3000	Shibata
EVG	PM4052DE	Elliptical

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