LP Tunes DEFT 2 phono cartridge

LP Tunes DEFT 2 Phono Cartridge

SKU: LPGDEFT002

  • $189.00

LP Tunes DEFT 2 PHONO CARTRIDGE

"The Deft 2 is wonderful. I still love the sound of it and have it mounted in my one and only head shell." - Jim Fosgate

LP Tunes introduces the Harmonic Opulence DEFT 2 phono cartridge, a performer of remarkable simplicity and genius. The nomenclature says it all. In harmony with music, it sounds organic and real as music played in real time and space.

The LP Tunes Harmonic Opulence (HO) series of cartridges offer extraordinary performance, exemplary value, natural tone and musicality in a simple package.They are fitted for half-inch tonearms. Each is meticulously crafted. Stringent quality control assures that tolerances and performance criteria are maintained for each product. As in other series within the LP Tunes magnetic phono cartridge range, your investment in an entry level cartridge does not become obsolete. When your appreciation of music and critical listening develop and your demands for sophisticated electronics grow, you can easily and sensibly upgrade performance by installing a better stylus within the series.

The LP Tunes HO Deft 2 cartridge with its advanced hyperelliptical stylus offers excellent extractive performance and musical wealth.

LP Tunes Deft2 Phono Cartridge Specifications
- Frequency response: 15Hz-29kHz
- Output voltage @ 1kHz, 5 cm/sec: 4mV
- Channel separation: > 28dB @ 1kHz
- Channel balance: 1.5dB
- Vertical tracking force: 1.25 - 2.0 g
- Stylus shape: Hyperelliptical
- Cantilever: Thin-wall tube
- Recommended load impedance: 47k ohms
- Weight: 5 g
- Dimensions (mm): 30l x 18w x 17h
- Stylus replacement: LP Tunes ND2

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Ron Freidel
Audio perfection

Been using a lower quality AT cart on my Pioneer turntable, upgraded to the LP Tunes Deft2, it has changed my listening experience immensely, what I put on an lp, I don't just hear the music, it's like the band is in my room.

I am very happy with this cartridge


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Phillip Pierini (Dumas, US)

Perfect fit, timely delivery, would order from them again

Great cartridge!

The solid low end was a surprise! I generally feel 2 gram tracking force is a bit high but am going with it as specified. I do a lot of LP to digital conversions and this cartridge tracks well on older worn LPs with little inner grove distortion. I did do a realignment as the cartridge/headshell as received was a bit off. The sound is unremarkable which is to say neutral which is a pleasant change from cartridges I’ve used in the past! Overall a great performer especially at this price point. Definitely recommended!

Exactly as described

Part was identical to the worn out original. Had the new one installed in 10 seconds.

Good sounding

A warm, balanced good sounding stylus for the money. Give it a little break in time for best sound.

Excellent Stylus

After I listened to a few records that had playback issues I had to adjust the anti-skate,rebalance the tonearm and adjust the tracking force. I've played back several records with no issues. The sound from this stylus is great you can tell the difference when you hear the upper,lower and mid frequencies.

Sounds fantastic

I upgraded a basic needle to this on my old automatic Technics SL-QD22. Sounds very very good. This is my first time upgrading a needle so I only have the basic needles I have used before as a comparison. Very happy with my purchase.