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Pickering XSV 3000

Stylus: D3000
Series: XSV
Type: ММ
Stylus Shape: Stereohedron[ radii (mil / µm) 0.3 × 2.8 mil (≈7 × 72 µm) ]
Price: 99.95 USD (1977)

Mounting: standard 1/2"
Weight & Dimensions (H×W×D): 5.3 g
Output Voltage: 5 mV
Frequency Response: 10–30 000 Hz
Channel Separation: 35 dB
Channel Balance: ≤ 0.25 dB
Recommended Load: 47 kΩ || 275 pF
Tracking Force: 0.5–1.5 g (nominal 1.0 g)

Additional Info

Replaceable stylus D3000 (Stereohedron). Stock: Dustmatic brush. Accessory styli: D4541 (mono LP), D4543 (78 RPM). Generator uses a rare-earth (samarium cobalt) magnet.

Replacement

LP Gear	PICKSXSV3000	Line Contact
LP Gear	PICSSHD3000	Shibata

add 01/25/2026 · upd. 01/25/2026