* Inexpensive because the cantilever has a slight bend. It expresses a three-dimensional and realistic sound image. The sharp outline of the sound and the tight mid-high range tone are attractive (Yoichi Murakoshi)
Maintenance information: 2021.12.26 sound output confirmed
Accessories: none
Main specifications: Output voltage 0.35mV needle pressure 1.2~1.8g (optimum 1.5g) Playback frequency band 20~20,000 Hz Internal impedance 30Ω Self-weight 3.4g
It is a popular YAMAHA cartridge. The sound quality is characterized by the smoothness of the mid-high range, and is suitable for pop music systems (Ryo Mizusaki)
Maintenance information: 2022.8.27 Sound output confirmed
Accessories: none
Main specifications: Appropriate needle pressure 2.0g, dead weight 6g
It is the cartridge that came with the YAMAHA record player YP-211, and seems to be the OEM of Audio-Technica. It is a straightforward sound centered in the middle range. The appearance has a feeling of use such as dullness, and the cantilever is slightly bent. (Nobuyuki Takahashi)
Maintenance information: 2022.6.6 operation confirmed
Accessories: None
MC cartridge that achieves a lightweight vibration system of 0.145 mg. It's light, delicate, and has high-frequency accents, giving the impression that you can listen to it clearly. The exterior is dull and there is a feeling of use (Katsutsugu Hiura)
Maintenance information: 2023.2.8 sound output confirmation
Accessories: needle cover
Main specifications: cross matrix system, air core MC type, one-point suspension system, high-purity beryllium tapered pipe, output voltage 0.2 mV, playback frequency range, 10 Hz to 20000 Hz, proper needle pressure 1.2 g, weight 5.9 g
YAMAHA MC type cartridge The middle band is thick, and it plays strings and vocals with a high sense of transparency and freshness. There are no bends etc. Serial 37986 (YONEJIMA Satoshi)
Maintenance Information: 2021.8.29 Operation confirmed
Accessories: No accessories ※ needle cover missing
Main specifications: 10Hz to 45kHz Output Voltage 0.5mV Impedance 50Ω Needle Pressure 2.0g Own Weight 8g
Genuine YAMAHA replacement needle for CG-7900 Operation has not been confirmed (Murakoshi Yoichi)
Maintenance information: operation unconfirmed
Accessories: original box
Yamaha IM type cartridge. It looks like the one that came with the player. It seems that replacement needles are also in circulation, so it is also recommended for spare use (Yoichi Murakoshi)
Maintenance information: 2022.8.15 Sound output confirmed
Accessories: none
Main specifications: IM type needle pressure 2.5g
The MM cartridge that comes with the YP-D3 is dual magnetic. The sound quality is flat balanced, but the sound is very energetic, so I recommend it. The exterior is dull and has a feeling of use (Hiura Katsuji)
Maintenance information: 2024.4.19 sound output confirmed
Accessories: none
Main specifications: mm type output voltage 2.2 mV needle pressure 2.0 g dead weight 6 g
MC cartridge that realizes a lightweight vibration system of 0.145 mg. It is light, delicate, and has an accent on the high frequencies, giving the impression that you can listen clearly. The exterior is dull and has a feeling of use (Kanai Hidetsugu)
Maintenance information: 2024.2.9 sound output confirmed
Accessories: needle cover
Main specifications: cross matrix system, air-core MC type, one-point suspension system, high-purity beryllium tapered pipe, output voltage 0.2 mV, playback frequency range 10 Hz to 20,000 Hz, proper needle pressure 1.2 g, weight 5.9 g
It is a MC cartridge of YAMAHA that is not in stock too much. Japan's hard school and accurate reproduction power is attractive (Kondo Hirotsugu)
Maintenance information: 2021.8.31 working confirmed
Accessories: none
Main specifications: MC type suitable needle pressure 1.5g to 1.8g
This is a cartridge that came with YAMAHA's record player YP-211. I think it's an OEM for Audio-Technica. It is a straightforward sound centered in the middle range. There is a feeling of use such as dullness (Daiki Goto)
Maintenance information: 2022.8.27 Sound output confirmed
Accessories: none
Main specifications: mm type cartridge needle pressure 2.0g
Yamaha MC cartridges. Clear, bright sound quality unique to Yamaha. The wide range that stretches smoothly and the MC sound, which has a lot of information, are excellent. (Murakoshi Yoichi)
Maintenance information:2023.2.2 sound output confirmed
Accessories: none
Main specifications: MC type 8 x 20 micron elliptical needle output 0.3 mV playback frequency range 10 Hz to 20 kHz impedance 30 ohms (pure resistance) needle pressure 1.5 g own weight 5.7 g
Unspecified Yamaha cartridges. I checked the sound output with a needle pressure of 1.5 g in the mm position. How about an analog introductory machine (Oikawa Tetsuji)
Maintenance Information: 2023.8.13 Operation confirmed
Accessories: none
Main specifications: MM type
MC cartridges from the premium audio brand Wilson Benesch, which has a reputation for carbon fiber products. It echoes natural, clear treble and powerful mid and low tones. Serial 5061 (Murakoshi Yoichi)
Maintenance information: 2023.6.13 sound output confirmed
Accessories: none
Main specifications: MC output voltage 0.3 mV needle pressure 1.8 to 2.0 g load resistance 10 to 47 kΩ internal impedance 25 ohms needle tip 7.6 x 17.7 μ own weight 8.0 g