Stanton 680-II/EL II Phono Cartridge mounted on a Technics Headshell in excellent working condition.
(Overhang gauge is used for display only)
Overview:
The 680EL provides the best balance between a responsive musical cartridge and rugged construction. It is the standard by which all other OJ cartridges are measured. The cartridge body is manufactured with 4-coil design to increase channel separation and reduce intennodulation. The cantilever on the 680EL is designed for optimum strength and minimum mass.It is a thin wall, small diameter aluminum alloy tube, which is highly responsive to groove moduJation,yet verydurablewhen used for backcueing, scratch mixing,etc. The 680EL diamond is designed to stay in the groove under even the most demanding situations.
Specifications:
Frequency response: 20-18 kHz
Output @ 1kHz: 3.9mV
Channel Separation: @ 1 kHz 30 dB
Channel Balance: @1kHz Within 2 dB
Tracking Force: 2-5 grams
Stylus Tip: Elliptical .3x.7 mil High Polish Diamond
DC Resistance: 1300 Ohms approx.
Inductance: 930 mH approx.
Cartridge Weight: 5.5 grams
Recommended Load: 275 pF-47K Ohms
Replacement Stylus: D6800EL/ EL II