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Stanton 681EEE

The Stanton 681EEE works as a moving magnet cartridge with a conical stylus profile, so it plays happily into any standard MM phono input. Its rated tracking force spans 1.0 to 1.5 grams, which suits careful tonearm setup. The replaceable stylus carries the designation D6800EEE, and Phono Culture lists five compatible replacement styli for this model.

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Stylus: D6800EEE
Type: ММ
Stylus Shape: Conical[ radii (mil / µm) 0.2×0.7 (≈5.1×17.8 µm) ]
Class: Audiophile

Mounting: standard 1/2"
Channel Separation: 35 dB
Channel Balance: 2.0 dB (1 kHz)
Recommended Load: 47 kΩ || 275 pF
Tracking Force: 1.0–1.5 g
Documents: brochure [pdf]

Additional Info

The Stanton 681EEE delivers a forgiving, easygoing character that smooths over rough recordings and tracking-heavy grooves without turning harsh. Vocals come through natural and warm, while dense, controlled bass lays a solid rhythmic foundation. The spherical stylus is user-replaceable, which keeps long-term upkeep straightforward. It works well for DJs, jazz, and rock collections on modest to mid systems.

Replacement styluses for Stanton 681EEE

JICO	D6800EEE	Shibata
Stanton	D6800EEE IIs	Fine Line
JICO	D6800EEE NUDE (Ae10194)	Nude Elliptical
JICO	D6800EEE-S (e007916)	Shibata
LP Gear	STAD6800EEE	Fine Line

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