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v.1.7.3 updated 01/24/2026
Damn it, I tried, but mistakes happen. Check if you don't want to fall into a trap!
cartz@phonoculture.com
Damn it, I tried, but mistakes happen. Check if you don't want to fall into a trap!
cartz@phonoculture.com
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SONY XL-15 S
- Class:
Entry-Level
- Mounting
- Integrated headshell
- Weight & Dimensions (H×W×D)
- 5.2 g
- Output Voltage
- 4 mV
- Frequency Response
- 10–30 000 Hz
- Channel Separation
- 25 dB
- Recommended Load
- 50 kΩ
- Tracking Force
- 1.2–2.5 g (nominal 1.7 g)
- Compliance Value
- 15 × 10⁻⁶ cm/dyne
- Cantilever
- thermosetting treated aluminum pipe
Additional Info
XL-15 version with integrated headshell. Designed by Grace Cartridges engineer. Uses carbon fiber reinforced resin and cross magnetic circuit
Replacement
| JICO | ND-15G | Conical |
| Tonar | 731-DS | Conical |
| LP Gear | SNY031 | Conical |
| JICO | ND-15G | Super Analogue Stylus |
| JICO | ND-15G | Nude Elliptical |
| Sony | ND-25E | Nude Elliptical |
| Sony | ND-15 Jazz | Conical |
| Sony | ND-15 Classic | Nude Elliptical |
add 01/19/2026 · upd. 01/20/2026