Philips GP-412 Stylus (946/D58)
Jico Stylus
946/D58 Stylus for Philips GP-412
The original 946/D58 was very compliant. As a consequence the recommended tracking force was 0.75g - 1.5g, i.e. only half of the recommendation for the GP-400 and GP-401. In the absence of originals we recommend the below replacements that track at the same force as the originals.
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Genuine JICO, Japan Stylus (E005923) Elliptical 173-412/IIE Price : $80.24 Currently not available |
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Genuine JICO, Japan Stylus (E005923) | Elliptical | 173-412/IIE |
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$80.24 |
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Premium quality elliptical stylus - Last few pieces Elliptical 534-DE Price : $35.87 Currently not available |
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Premium quality elliptical stylus - Last few pieces | Elliptical | 534-DE |
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$35.87 |
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Black Diamond -TF 1,7g - 2,2g Nude elliptical AN4991 Price : $51.92 Currently not available |
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Black Diamond -TF 1,7g - 2,2g | Nude elliptical | AN4991 |
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$51.92 |
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Upgrade Stylus for Philips GP-412
The most obvious upgrade path for the GP-412 is to simply mount a stylus recommended for the GP-422 big brother. If you want to go beyond this option in quality, you must use the JICO SAS on Boron offered below. It combines a well-balanced suspension with a stiff light boron cantilever and a fine-line stylus profile. The specified tracking force is 1g - 1.5g with 1.25g as the recommended optimum. If your budget is limited, the Shibata is a sound alternative.
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SAS/B JICO Super Analog Stylus on Boron - TF 1,0g – 1,5g SAS on Boron 173-400/II B-SAS Price : $263.38 In stock Only to Europe |
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SAS/B JICO Super Analog Stylus on Boron - TF 1,0g – 1,5g | SAS on Boron | 173-400/II B-SAS |
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$263.38 |
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Aftermarket Shibata 534-SHIBA Price : $150.10 In stock |
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Aftermarket | Shibata | 534-SHIBA |
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$150.10 |
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Mono Stylus for Philips GP-412
A wide diameter spherical mono stylus allows the Philips GP-412 to be used for 78RPM mono playback. Use the Tonar 534-DN shown below.
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Aftermarket Spherical Diamond Mono 534-DN Price : $36.82 In stock |
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Aftermarket | Spherical Diamond Mono | 534-DN |
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$36.82 |
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When the Philips SUPER-M stylus series was first launched the Philips GP-412 was top of the range. Like the GP-401 it sported an elliptical stylus tip but on the GP-412 it was polished. Furthermore, the suspension and cantilever of the mounted 946/D58 stylus was optimized for superior tracking - the moving mass mass lower and the suspension was more compliant.
The Philips SUPER-M cartridges all use the same generator. Styli can therefore be exchanged freely between them. This includes the Philips GP-500, GP-413, and GP-421 that were later added to the series. Styli from the SUPER-M mk II series can also be used.
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