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Shure Tracer 1
The Shure Tracer 1 sits in the mid range of the American maker's MM lineup. Its 4.7 mV output suits any standard MM phono input. The hyperelliptical stylus rides the groove at a light 0.75 to 1.5 g with 1.0 g nominal. The replaceable stylus is the N97HE, and Phono Culture lists 4 compatible replacement styli.
- Class:
Mid-Range
- Mounting
- standard 1/2"
- Weight & Dimensions (H×W×D)
- 6.4 g
- Output Voltage
- 4.7 mV
- Frequency Response
- 20–20 000 Hz
- Channel Separation
- 25 dB
- Channel Balance
- ≤ 2 dB
- Recommended Load
- 47 kΩ || 200–300 pF
- Tracking Force
- 0.75–1.5 g (nominal 1.0 g)
Additional Info
The Shure Tracer 1 is a forgiving, smooth MM built around Shure's Dynamic Stabilizer brush, which keeps the diamond seated even on warped or dusty records for steady, low-noise tracking. Vocals come through natural and full-bodied, bass carries real weight, and dynamics stay lively without turning harsh on casual listening and well-worn records. The hyperelliptical tip is replaceable, so refreshing the stylus stays simple as it wears.
Replacement styluses for Shure Tracer 1
| Shure | N97ED | Elliptical |
| JICO | N97HE | Hyperelliptical |
| JICO | N97xE | Super Analogue Stylus |
| LP Gear | N97ED | Elliptical |
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add 01/27/2026 · upd. 08/02/2026