Shure N32-3 stylus (78 RPM Stylus)
SHURE N32-3 NEEDLE STYLUS FOR 78RPM RECORD PLAYING
The Shure N32-3 is the 78 RPM stylus for the Shure M31, M32 and M32-3 phono cartridges. The stylus features a 2.5 mil polished diamond designed specifically for the correct tracing of 78 RPM record grooves. It's use results in minimal groove wear and accurate rendition of voice and music.
A very common misconception is that you can use an LP stylus for playing 78 RPM records. This is one quick and sure way to damage the 78 RPM record grooves. To maintain the playback fidelity of your 78 record, you really need to use a stylus designed for 78 RPM records, otherwise with just a single playing, you could ruin the fidelity of the record grooves. Moreover, the LP stylus is much narrower than the 78 RPM record groove hence the tip will slide to the bottom of the groove where debris has collected for many decades. This results in extraordinarily high-surface noise.
Shure N32-3 Stylus Specifications
- Type: Moving magnet
- Output voltage: 5.5mV
- Frequency response: 20Hz-18.5 kHz
- Load impedance: 47k ohms
- Inductance: 720 mH
- DC Resistance: 630 ohms
- Stylus type: Spherical .0025 inch radius
- Stylus replacement: User replaceable
- Compliance: 10.0 x 10-6 Vertical, Horizontal cm per dyne
- Tracking force: 2.5 - 5.0 g
