The Shure M97xE Phono Cartridge is a superb smooth-sounding phonograph cartridge designed to provide long hours of undistorted listening, without fatiguing the ear.
Its highly precise tracking ability and flat frequency response are made possible by Shure's unique Type II low-mass thin-wall aluminum alloy stylus cantilever, combined with a precision-crafted, finely polished, elliptical diamond tip.
The Shure M97xE is able to accurately reproduce very difficult musical passages, particularly in the high-frequency range, where audio modulations are the smallest and most concentrated, and stylus tip movement is consequently the most rapid.
Shure's exclusive viscous-damped Dynamic Stabilizer maintains a uniform distance between the cartridge and the record under difficult playing conditions, even those caused by warped records or mismatched tonearm mass. When such stabilization is not required, the stabilizer brush can be locked up into its detent position, which, under ideal playing conditions, can provide even better sound quality.
The innovative stylus protection system helps prevent stylus damage if the cartridge accidentally slides across a record. This unique feature responds to side thrusts on the stylus by withdrawing the entire stylus cantilever and tip safely into the stylus housing before the cantilever can be damaged.
Die Cast Aluminum Mounting Block ensures secure, vibration-free attachment to the tonearm.
Shure M97xE main features include:
- Tone Arm Mount: Standard 1/2 inch
- Cartridge Type: Moving magnet
- Cantilever: Shure Type II - Very low mass, Heat-treated aluminum alloy / tubular. 1.0 mil wall thickness / 20 mil diameter
- Diamond Stylus Tip Polished natural gemstone, elliptical
- Side x front radii: 0.2 x 0.7 mil
- Tracking Force - effective at stylus tip: Range: 0.75 to 1.50 grams, Optimum: 1.25 grams
- Frequency Response: Essentially flat from 20 to 22,000 Hz
- Net Weight: 6.6 grams
- Height: 15.875 mm
Shure M97xE Audiophile Phono Cartridge (code 77047)
The M97xE is a superb smooth-sounding phonograph cartridge designed to provide long hours of undistorted listening, without fatiguing the ear.
£62.61 (inc vat)