Music Hall Melody MM Phono Cartridge

The Music Hall Melody is an exceptional upgrade over entry-level phono cartridges. Developed and built by Audio Technica exclusively for Music Hall, this cartridge offers exceptional performance at an affordable price point.

Featuring a low-mass aluminum cantilever, the Melody responds quickly and accurately to undulations in the record groove, producing a clean, clear, and distortion-free sound. The conical 0.6 mil replaceable stylus ensures consistent and reliable playback, while the cartridge's design is compatible with a wide range of tonearms and turntables.

Built for longevity, the Music Hall Melody also features a user-replaceable stylus, so you can keep your vinyl collection sounding great for years to come. When setting up your turntable with the Melody cartridge, it is recommended to use a tracking force of between 1.5 to 2.5 grams (with 2.0 grams as the nominal weight) for optimal performance.

Tracking Force: 1.5 – 2.5g (2.0g nom.)
Frequency Response: 20Hz – 20kHz ± 3dB
Channel Balance: 1.5dB @ 1kHz
Channel Separation: >20dB @ 1kHz
Output: 3.5mV ± 2dB, 1kHz @ 5cm/sec
Vertical Tracking Angle: 20 degrees
Stylus Shape: Conical 0.6 mil
Stylus Type: Replaceable
Cantilever: Aluminum pipe
Load Impedance: 47,000 Ohm
Stylus Construction: Bonded round shank
Cartridge Weight: 5.0g
Fixing Center: 0.5” (12.7mm)