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v.1.7.3 updated 01/24/2026

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Shure M97xE

Stylus: N97xE
Type: ММ
Stylus Shape: Elliptical[ radii (mil / µm) 0.2×0.7 (≈5.1×17.8 µm) ]
Class: Audiophile

Mounting: standard 1/2"
Output Voltage: 4 mV
Frequency Response: 20–22 000 Hz
Channel Separation: 25 dB
Channel Balance: within 2 dB
Recommended Load: 47 kΩ || 200–300 pF
Tracking Force: 0.75–1.5 g (nominal 1.25 g)
Compliance Value: 25 µm/mN
Cantilever: aluminum, heat-treated cantilever
Documents: user manual [pdf]

Replacement

JICO	N97xE (sapphire cantilever)	Super Analogue Stylus
LP Gear	N97xVL	Fine Line
Tonar	T-N97xE	Elliptical
JICO	N97xE (boron cantilever)	Super Analogue Stylus

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