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Shure M3 Dynetic
The Shure M3 Dynetic belongs to the early era of moving magnet pickups and now lives mostly in collectors' hands. Its generous 7.5 mV output feeds any standard MM phono input without a step up device. The conical stylus carries the designation N3D and can be replaced by the owner, with a tracking force rated from 3 to 6 g. Phono Culture lists 3 compatible replacement styli for this model.
- Class:
Collectible
- Mounting
- standard 1/2"
- Weight & Dimensions (H×W×D)
- 9.2 g
- Output Voltage
- 7.5 mV
- Frequency Response
- 20–15 000 Hz
- Channel Separation
- 20 dB
- Recommended Load
- 47 kΩ
- Tracking Force
- 3–6 g
- Compliance Value
- dynamic ≈ 4 × 10⁻⁶ cm/dyne (100 Hz)
- Documents
Additional Info
The Shure M3 Dynetic, listed on Shure's own spec sheet as the M3D from the Stereo Dynetic series, leans forgiving and warm. Vocals come through natural, dynamics keep decent life, while tracking control and quiet-groove tracing stay modest, so surface noise and dense passages get glossed over rather than resolved. Relaxed jazz, vocal records and vintage budget tables favoring ease over forensic detail suit it best. The stylus is user-replaceable, and spares still circulate among collectors.
Replacement styluses for Shure M3 Dynetic
| EVG | PM3118D 757-D7 | Conical |
| LP Gear | N3DVL | Fine Line |
| Shure | N21D | Conical |
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add 01/17/2026 · upd. 08/02/2026