A phono cartridge is a mechanical-to-electrical transducer that converts the stylus’s movement in a record groove into an electrical signal that can be amplified and played through speakers. As th...
How to Know When to Replace Your Stylus
Stylus wear is the gradual degradation of the diamond tip fitted to a phono cartridge, and replacing it at the correct time is essential for maintaining sound quality and preventing permanent reco...
How Cartridge Compliance Affects Tonearm Matching
Cartridge compliance describes how easily a stylus suspension responds to groove movement and plays a central role in how the cartridge interacts with tonearm mass. Understanding what a phono car...
Stylus Shapes (Elliptical, Microline, Shibata): What’s the Difference?
A stylus shape is the geometric profile of the diamond tip fitted to a phono cartridge, and it plays a direct role in how accurately musical detail is traced from the record groove. Understanding ...
MM and MC cartridges are two phono cartridge designs that convert stylus movement into an electrical signal using different generator principles, resulting in distinct sound characteristics, outp...