Shure M25C Turntable Cartridge

by Shure

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 3.5 ounces
• ASIN: B0002E2LY2
• Item model number: DSH M25C
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #35,593 in Musical Instruments (See Top 100 in Musical Instruments)

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

The new M25C phono cartridge is a fundamental, mix/spin needle capable of delivering high output, solid bass, and transparent midrange performance for virtually any DJ application. Designed using the same Type I cantilever technology utilized by Shure's 35 Series, the M25C offers high-definition sound reproduction at all audible frequencies, and tracks with a force of 1.5 to 3 grams to provide high skip resistance while keeping record wear at a bare minimum. This latest addition to Shure's premium line of DJ cartridges maintains an essentially flat frequency response from 20 to 20,000 Hz. Backed by a full one-year warranty, accessories offered with each unit include an extra set of four headshell wires, a stylus cleaning brush, user's guide, all mounting hardware, and a stylus guard. The N78S replacement needle is also available to facilitate mid-grooved and 78 rpm recordings.

Product Description

This cartridge is an ideal choice for all-purpose DJ use. With a tracking force range of 1.5 to 3 grams, the M25C provides for significant skip resistance. Sharing Shure's versatile Type I cantilever design with the M35S and M35X, the M25C offers high-definition sound reproduction at all audible frequencies.Tone Arm Mount: Standard 1/2 inchCartridge Type: Moving MagnetOutput Voltage: Typical at 1 kHz; 5.0 mV RMS at 5 cm/sec peak velocityRecommended Load: 47 kilohms in parallel with 450 pTracking Force: Effective at stylus tip; Range: 1.5 to 3.0 gramsStylus Cantilever: Shure Type 1: low mass; Heat-treated aluminum alloy / tubular; 1.0 mil wall thickness / 30 mil diameterDiamond Stylus Tip: Polished natural gemstone: Spherical; Radius: 0.7 milFrequency Response: Essentially flat from 20 to 20,000 HzStereo Channel Balance: Within 2 dBChannel Separation: Typical at 1 kHz: 20 dBNet Weight: 6.2 gramsHeight: 15.9 mmWarranty: one-yearAccessories Included: Extra Set of 4 Headshell Wires (4-99); Stylus Cleaning Brush; Headshell Weight (3 grams); User Guide; Mounting hardware; Stylus guardReplacement Needles: Use N25CAccessory Needle: For wide groove / 78 RPM recordings N78S

Customer Reviews

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Amazing for the price!, February 18, 2008

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VegasTech702 (Las Vegas, Nevada) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Shure M25C Turntable Cartridge (Electronics)

To be completely honest I did not expect the kind of sound that this cartridge was able to produce. I bought an SL-1200 MK5 and the store I bought it at did not have the cartridge I wanted, the M97xE. I decided to get this cartridge to hold me over until the one I want comes in as I was anxious to listen to my albums. This cartridge as I understand is more for DJ applications than audiophile. The M25C tracks beautifully even on damaged vinyl. The only reason I did not give 5 stars is due to the fact it uses a conical stylus instead of a Diamond tip elliptical which means it is not the best choice to preserve vinyl as it cause more wear. Lot of bang for the buck!

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars phono cartridge, April 15, 2010

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John C. Relihan (BRUNSWICK, GA, US) - See all my reviews
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this thing was simple to install with the provided hardware / instructions and sounds absolutely fantastic

5.0 out of 5 stars Clean sound simple installation, August 11, 2010

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William E. Ballantine "45rpmrecordman" (Cleveland OH) - See all my reviews
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No matter what your configuration, the kit provided makes installation quick and easy. Sound quality and durability are excellent.