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Shure SC35C
The Shure SC35C spent decades as a workhorse for DJs and radio stations. This MM cartridge pairs a conical stylus with a 5 mV output for any standard MM phono input. Its heavy 4.0 to 5.0 g tracking force with 4.5 g nominal keeps the stylus seated through rough handling. The replaceable stylus is the SS35S, and Phono Culture lists 4 compatible replacement styli.
- Class:
Entry-Level
- Mounting
- standard 1/2"
- Weight & Dimensions (H×W×D)
- 6.2 g
- Output Voltage
- 5 mV
- Frequency Response
- 20–20 000 Hz
- Channel Separation
- 20 dB
- Channel Balance
- ≤ 2 dB
- Recommended Load
- 47 kΩ || 200–300 pF
- Tracking Force
- 4.0–5.0 g (nominal 4.5 g)
- Cantilever
- Shure Type I, tubular heat-treated aluminum alloy
Additional Info
The Shure SC35C, also sold as the SS35C, is a broadcast and DJ workhorse tuned for tolerance over precision. Low compliance and heavier tracking force keep it steady through rough handling and heavy tonearms, giving a forgiving, warm ride over scuffed records. Vocals stay natural and full-bodied, dynamics lively, while fine detail and pinpoint imaging take a back seat. The conical stylus is replaceable, practical for club and radio duty.
Replacement styluses for Shure SC35C
| Shure | SS35C | Conical |
| JICO | SS-35C | Conical |
| JICO | SS35C | Super Analogue Stylus |
| Tonar | DS 967 | Conical |
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add 01/25/2026 · upd. 08/02/2026