Shure M78S Wide Groove Monophonic Cartridge


I bought this cartridge, the Shure M78S with intentions of buying another headshell. Using a Stanton H4-S Replacement headshell for a quick swap to play old 78s, on a new audio-technica AT-PL120 (Stanton H4-S Replacement Headshell is great for the money). Instruction that did come with cartridge are NOT correct as other viewers have stated. Even going to the web site did not solve my hum problem at first. I did fix the problem using only one jumper for the two "ground wires" LG & RG(comes with two jumpers connecting R to L & LG to RG "green-blue and red-white"). Using a small knife or whatever slip off R-L jumper that is around the two pins (top two pins). No hum NOW! and enjoying some great old 78s. Hope this is helpful to someone.

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Brand: Shure
Color: Black
Model: M78S
Release Date: 1997-10-13

Product Description:
The Shure M78S monophonic cartridge is specifically designed for playing wide groove/78 RPM records. The N78S replacement stylus can also be used in any Shure's current line of phono cartridges.
Amazon.com Product Description:
Bring back the past in full clarity with the Shure M78S monophonic cartridge, which is specifically designed for playing wide-groove, 78 RPM records. Additionally, its N78S replacement stylus can be used in any of Shure's current line of phono cartridges.

Specifications

  • Tone Arm Mount
    • Standard 1/2 inch
  • Cartridge Type
    • Moving magnet
  • Cantilever
    • Shure Type I - Low mass
    • Heat-treated aluminum alloy / tubular
    • 1.0 mil wall thickness / 30 mil diameter
  • Diamond Stylus Tip
    • Polished natural gemstone
    • Spherical
    • Radius: 2.5 mil
  • Tracking Force
    • Effective at stylus tip
    • Range: 1.5 to 3.0 grams
  • 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
    • 6.2 grams

The Shure M78S monophonic cartridge.


Features:
  • 1/2" tone arm mount, moving magnet cartridge type
  • Designed for playing wide groove / 78 RPM records
  • Diamond stylus tip, polished natural gemstone
  • Recommended load: 47 kilohms in parallel with 250 pf
  • Heat-treated aluminum alloy/tubular cantilever
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List Price: USD 90.00
Lowest New Price: USD 22.85

Customer Reviews


Excellent Cartridge
Good cartridge for playing your old 78's. Automatically connects from
mono to stereo connection.


Great Product but Beware of Instructions
The sound quality plucked out of my old 78s is excellent, and the cartridge does it with a low tracking force. Highly recommended.

Beware, however, of the installation instructions. For proper operation, remove the jumpers. Thanks to other reviewers for the heads-up on this.


Perfect!
The cartridge mounted perfectly on my Dual CS5000 turntable, and plays 78 rpm records beautifully. I am more than content.


A good choice for the money
I have transferred almost 100 78 recordings to my computer and then burned them to CD using this cartridge. I did have to raise the tracking force from 3 to 3.5 grams to insure better tracking, especially on any recordings that are warped. I use this cartridge solely for 78 recordings. There are cartridges that track at 4-5 grams, but they cost more. Each person has to decide whether that cost is worth it. For the price the Shure m78s is a good buy.