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- Stylus: SS35S
- Series: 35 & 44 Series
- Type: ММ
- Stylus Shape: Conical[ radii (mil / µm) 15 µm spherical (≈0.6 mil) ]
- 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
Also commonly labeled SS35C. Positioned for broadcast/DJ use: low compliance and higher tracking force suited to heavier tonearms.
Replacement
| Shure | SS35C | Conical |
| JICO | SS-35C | Conical |
| JICO | SS35C | Super Analogue Stylus |
| Tonar | DS 967 | Conical |
add 01/25/2026 · upd. 01/25/2026