The M97xE 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.

 

Dynamic Stabilizer
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.

 

Side-Guard Stylus Protection System
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.

 

Warranty
Every M97xE purchased comes two-year limited warranty on materials and workmanship. (See warranty information)

 

Included Accessories:

  • Headshell screwdriver
  • Stylus cleaning brush
  • Mounting hardware
  • Stylus guard
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
 
Trackability:
At 1 gram tracking force
(cm per second peak velocity)
  • 1 kHz - 44
  • 10 kHz - 31
 
Amplitude
  • 80 µm at 400 Hz
 
Frequency Response
  • Essentially flat from 20 to 22,000 Hz
 
Stereo Channel Balance
  • Within 2 dB
 
Channel Separation
  • Typical at 1 kHz: 25 dB
 
Output Voltage
  • Typical at 1 kHz: 4.0 mV RMS at 5 cm/sec peak velocity
 
Recommended Load
  • 47 kilohms in parallel with 250 pf
 
Net Weight
  • 6.6 grams
 
Height
  • 15.875 mm
 
Replacement Stylus
  • N97xE
 
Accessory Stylus
  • For wide groove / 78 RPM recordings N78S

How to use

 

It's important to understand proper maintenance of your cartridges. Read more about cartridge installation and stylus replacement.


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