Shure M97xE High-Performance Magnetic Phono Cartridge | 
 enlarge | Brand: Shure
Category: CE
List Price: $140.00
Buy New: $52.37
You Save: $87.63 (63%)
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Rating:  67 reviews
Color: black
Media: Electronics
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.3
Dimensions (in): 3 x 7 x 1.3
Legal Disclaimer: Warranty does not cover misuse of product.
Warranty: 1 year warranty
MPN: M97XE
Model: M97XE
UPC: 042406060370
EAN: 0042406060370
ASIN: B00006I5SB
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | High-performance phono cartridge with finely polished elliptical diamond tip | | • | Accurately reproduces difficult musical passages, particularly in high-frequency range | | • | Viscous-damped dynamic stabilizer maintains uniform distance between cartridge and record | | • | Side-Guard system prevents stylus damage if cartridge accidentally slides across LP | | • | Die-cast-aluminum mounting block; includes mounting hardware and leaning brush |
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Product Description
The M97xE is a superbly tracking, neutral, smooth-sounding magnetic cartridge, designed to provide long hours of undistorted, easy listening, without fatiguing the ear or tiring the mind. This cartridge is able to accurately reproduce very difficult musical passages, particularly in the high-frequency range, where audio modulations are the smallest and most concentrated, and stylus tip movement is consequently the most rapid. 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. PRODUCT FEATURES: Tone Arm Mount - Standard 1/2 inch; Cartridge Type - Moving magnet; Dynamic Stabilizer damper / de-statcizer; Die cast aluminum mounting block; Side Guard stylus protection system; Shure Type II - Very low mass; Heat-treated aluminum alloy / tubular; 1.0 mil wall thickness / 20 mil diameter; Polished natural gemstone; Elliptical.The M97xE includes the following accessories: Headshell Screwdriver; Stylus cleaning brush; User Guide; Mounting hardware; Stylus guard.
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| Customer Reviews: Read 62 more reviews...
 satisfied consumer September 3, 2008
David Richardson
very very satisfied with my cartridge, sound quality is excellence, thank you for the convenience.
 Wonderful! August 25, 2008
Big Sugar (Atlanta)
I've listened to my share of turntable and cartridge combinations, and this cartridge by far is the best value for your money. I've been using it on a Technics SL-1301 and it's a perfect match. Tracks wonderfully, particularly on inner tracks with high amplitude passages where many other cartridges fail. There are certainly better cartridges out there, but nothing can touch the M97xe at this price point.
Shure M97xE phono cartridge August 21, 2008
Mr. Samuel Danieau (Le Mans, FRANCE)
This phono cartridge from Shure is sure to please many users. It is very stable even with a low tracking force of 1.2grs which helps preserving your cherished records. The sound quality coming out of it is amazingly clear and well balanced for the price. I am truly satisfied with my purchased and will probably won't change it for anything else (unless I upgrade my turntable and go for a high end cartdrige to go with). Recommended purchase for all vinyl freaks like me. Regards, Sam from France
Shure M97xE High-Performance Magnetic Phono Cartridge August 18, 2008
Mr. Ian C. Wilson (Jersey, Channel Islands)
It's everything the reviews say. Wonderfully natural sound. Tracks at little more that 1gram so your precious vinyl will last forever AND somehow it misses any dirt in the grooves. I sometimes think that I'm listening to the quietness of a CD but the glorious sound of analogue!
Nice Surprise from Shure August 14, 2008
Dale Rincon (Long Beach, Ca USA)
I just installed this gem the other day and my first impression was that is lacked "air" at the top end, compared to the AT440mla that had been in my Dual 1219. But, after listening more, I realized that while that may have been true, so much more resolution was going on, that I really like this number from Shure.
It has a very solid soundstage, and the mids are huge, just the way I like them. The lower bass is lighter than the AT440mla, but the bass is there, only, more in the mid bass area, which adds that "pop" to the music I like to listen to, without being muddy. (Steely Dan, SRV, jazz, blues, etc).
As far as the upper end goes, if I want more highs, I just turn up the "treble" on my Mac, and all is good.
This is a fantastic bargain from Shure, and will please most discerning listeners unless you are one of the few audio snobs who dont believe that a lot of good sound can be had for a little bit of cash.
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