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Pickering XL-33U
The Pickering XL-33U is a moving magnet cartridge of the upper mid-range class, and its 4.4 mV output suits any standard MM phono input. Its replaceable stylus carries the designation DTL-2S and uses a Fine Line profile for careful groove contact. Rated tracking force runs from 1.0 to 1.5 grams with a nominal setting of 1.25 grams. Phono Culture lists one compatible replacement stylus for this model.
- Class:
Upper Mid-Range
- Mounting
- P-mount (T4P)
- Weight & Dimensions (H×W×D)
- 6 g
- Output Voltage
- 4.4 mV
- Frequency Response
- 10–22 000 Hz
- Channel Separation
- 32 dB
- Recommended Load
- 47 kΩ
- Tracking Force
- 1.0–1.5 g (nominal 1.25 g)
Additional Info
The Pickering XL-33U pairs a forgiving, easygoing balance with genuinely natural vocal timbre. Voices sit forward and unstrained, never edgy on mixed or older pressings, while detail retrieval and imaging stay solid without becoming clinical. Bass supports the mix rather than punching through it, which favors jazz, vocal and classic rock on modest to mid-tier tables. The Fine Line stylus is replaceable, so a retip-free refresh keeps the cartridge relevant.
Replacement styluses for Pickering XL-33U
| LP Gear | DTL-2S | Fine Line |
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