Stanton 500.V3 Spherical Standard Cartridge

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Stanton 500.V3 Spherical Standard Cartridge, Main
Stanton 500.V3 Spherical Standard Cartridge, Main
Stanton 500.V3 Spherical Standard Cartridge, Main
Stanton 500.V3 Spherical Standard Cartridge, Main Stanton 500.V3 Spherical Standard Cartridge, Main Stanton 500.V3 Spherical Standard Cartridge, Main
Visually striking while packing exceptional sound quality and durability, the Stanton 500.V3 cartridge is perfect for playing back vinyl in any setting.

The 500.V3 is an updated version of the classic Stanton 500AL. With more years spent on the decks than any other cartridge in the world, the 500 series has earned a reputation as a standard. The 500.V3 represents a perfect balance between economy, reliability, ruggedness and optimum performance.

Features:
Industry-standard spherical cartridge ideal for almost any application

Rugged and reliable at a great price

Industrial design

Improved skip resistance

Perfect for:
Hip-Hop / Scratch and Club DJs

Consumers

Record shops

Beginner DJs

The industrial design is not only visually striking, but also serves the higher purpose of improving tracking for better groove holding throughout the entire line. The same Stanton sound quality and low cue burn characteristics have been preserved in order to bring you the best needles ever made!

Frequency Response: 20 to 17 kHz

Output @ 1kHz: 4.6mV

Channel Separation @ 1 kHz: 28dB

Channel Balance @ 1 kHz: within 2 dB

Tracking Force: 2 to 5 grams

Stylus Tip: Spherical .7 mil Special High Polish

DC Resistance: 535 ohms

Inductance: 400 mH

Cartridge Weight: 5.5 grams

Tracking Ability: 80 mF @ 3 grams

Recommended Load: 47k ohms and 275 pF

Replacement Stylus: N 500

For support or warranty questions, please contact the manufacturer:
Phone: 800-444-2766

Reviewers gave this product an overall rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars. (5 ratings)
Submitted January 25, 2008 by a customer from uniformcolor.com

"Go with the "Shure" thing and get the M44-7's and save money in the long run. The price on the Stanton's are appealing but the h"

Overall: 3.5 out of 5 stars
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The proper tracking force is very difficult to find with it being between 2.0 and 5.0. I have tried all of em and can't keep this thing from skipping. For regular palyback this is pretty good, but if you are turntablist I would suggest you go with the best needle for that application, which is the Shure M44-7. I just bought those after 2 horrific weeks using the stanton's and without breaking in the 44-7's I was able to scratch and beat juggle right off the top, just imagine the fun I'll have after proper break in on the shure's.
Sound
The sound quality is comprable to the M44-7
Features
There aren't a lot of features on any cart....gave it a 3 just for fun
Ease of Use
If you buy the 505V3 H it comes pre-mounted on a stanton head shell....very easy
Quality
Be CAREFUL removing the needle, it's body is plastic and pulling it off the headshell can cause damage.
Value
Good value
Manufacturer Support
Didn't have to contact them
The Wow Factor
I got it because of cost, but will go back Shure M44-7.

Musical Background:

Hobbyist

Musical Style:

Hip-Hop
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