{"title":"EMT","description":"\u003cp\u003eEMT has been building cartridges since 1938 for people who take a groove seriously. The names come from broadcasting: cartridges like the \u003cstrong\u003eTSD\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eTMD\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eTND\u003c\/strong\u003e were developed for studio turntables, where a recording had to sit right on the first pass. Today EMT still manufactures in Switzerland – with the same dimensions, the same connections and the same stubbornness about quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhich EMT cartridge suits you?\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHSD series\u003c\/strong\u003e – MC cartridges in the classic half-inch, bolt-on format. The HSD 006 for rigid turntables, the HSD SC6 for suspended subchassis turntables.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eJSD series\u003c\/strong\u003e – the reference class: Novel Gold with a gold coil, Novel Titan with a silver coil in a DLC-coated titanium housing, Pure Black with a copper coil.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCartridge capsules\u003c\/strong\u003e – systems in an EMT housing that slide into the tonearm instead of being bolted on. TSD SFL and TSD SPH for stereo, TMD 015 and TMD 025 as true mono systems, TND 065 for 78rpm shellac records.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStylus guards\u003c\/strong\u003e – the matching protective cap for HSD and JSD systems.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhy the advice here makes the difference\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA cartridge is not a device you unpack and switch on. Tonearm mass, compliance, tracking force, load impedance and the diamond's stylus profile all have to match your turntable and your record collection – otherwise you're giving away exactly what you paid for. We work through the resonance frequency with you, match the right stylus profile to your collection, and mount it properly. Our technician Mauri handles installation and alignment on request.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePairs well with\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eAn EMT cartridge needs a clean \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/phono-vorverstarker\"\u003ephono preamp\u003c\/a\u003e and a turntable that's up to the task – take a look at our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/plattenspieler\"\u003eturntables\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/plattenspieler-zubehor\"\u003eturntable accessories\u003c\/a\u003e. You'll find more cartridges from other manufacturers under \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/tonabnehmer\"\u003eCartridges\u003c\/a\u003e, and the whole analogue range under \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/alles-vinyl\"\u003eAll Vinyl\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"emt-hsd-006","title":"EMT HSD 006 MC Cartridge with SFL Diamond","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe EMT HSD 006 is an MC cartridge that carries the generator of EMT's studio systems over into a housing for common hi-fi tonearms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEMT has been building pickup systems for decades that had to work every day in the broadcast studio, not just look good. The HSD 006 carries exactly that heritage with it: hand-built in Switzerland, red anodized aluminum housing, AlNiCo magnet, a Super Fineline diamond on an aluminum cantilever. No component is fitted that doesn't earn its keep.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy the HSD 006?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause it brings the EMT signature into a format that works on a normal turntable. The classic studio systems come with a fixed headshell and need an arm built for that. The HSD 006, on the other hand, is an ordinary cartridge with a 1\/2-inch mount and four connector pins — it fits any tonearm with a standard mounting pattern.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdd to that an output voltage of 1.05 mV at 5 cm\/s. That's strong for a moving coil, and it takes the pressure off the phono input: you don't need an amplification stage working at the edge of its capabilities just to get the music through without a carpet of noise.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat you hear\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Super Fineline cut sits deep in the groove and still reads the inner grooves cleanly — exactly where simpler diamonds start to struggle. What strikes you first is the calm: voices stand firmly between the speakers, brass gets body instead of edge, and the bass line stays a sequence of notes instead of a thud.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe EMT generator delivers substance rather than effect. If you've been running a cartridge with a pronounced, sharp top end, the HSD 006 can seem almost unspectacular at first — until you notice that two record sides have played straight through without anyone touching the volume.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is the HSD 006 for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor turntables with a rigid plinth and a tonearm of medium effective mass: 12 grams of self-weight and a compliance of 12 µm\/mN give you a clean resonance window there. Bluntly: on a sprung subchassis deck it's only the second-best choice — EMT has the lighter HSD SC6 in the lineup for that. And if you're running a phono stage without an MC input and without a step-up transformer, sort that out first, or even the finest cartridge stays mute.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eOur verdict\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe HSD 006 isn't a cartridge for spec-sheet collectors, but for people who actually play their records. It demands clean alignment and a decent phono stage, and it repays that with a maturity you'd otherwise only find much further up the price list. At HD Zürisee in Wädenswil, we mount and align it properly for you — with a cartridge, that's half the battle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical data\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eType: MC stereo\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDiamond: SFL (Super Fineline)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCantilever: Aluminum\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCoil: Copper 4N\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMagnet: AlNiCo, nickel-plated\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHousing: Aluminum, red anodized\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMount: 1\/2\" — 4-pin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVertical tracking angle: 23°\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOutput voltage: 1.05 mV at 5 cm\/s\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInternal impedance: 2 × 24 ohms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRecommended load impedance: 200 – 300 ohms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFrequency response: 20 – 25,000 Hz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompliance: 12 µm\/mN\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRecommended tracking force: 2.4 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 12 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat termination impedance does the EMT HSD 006 need?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe HSD 006 wants to see 200 to 300 ohms, so an MC input or a suitable step-up transformer. Its output voltage of 1.05 mV at 5 cm\/s is comparatively strong for a moving coil, so it also gets along with phono stages that don't bring the very last reserve of gain. The internal resistance is 2 × 24 ohms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes the HSD 006 fit my tonearm?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMathematically, yes, if your tonearm has a medium effective mass. At 12 grams of self-weight and a compliance of 12 µm\/mN, the HSD 006 lands in a clean resonance window on arms in the roughly nine-to-fourteen-gram range. For very light or very heavy arms, we'd rather work through the numbers together with you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's the right tracking force?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEMT specifies 2.4 grams, and that's not a rough guideline but the actual operating point. Set the tracking force with a scale rather than by the arm's dial, and check it again after the first hours of use. Too light and the diamond sounds thin and edgy; too heavy and it chokes the dynamics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's the difference between the HSD 006 and the HSD SC6?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoth share the generator, diamond cut and mount. The HSD 006 weighs 12 grams at 12 µm\/mN compliance and is meant for conventional, rigid decks. The HSD SC6 weighs 10 grams at 15 µm\/mN and is tuned for sprung subchassis decks. If that's what you have, the SC6 is the better fit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy buy the EMT HSD 006 from HD Zürisee?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause a cartridge isn't a package you just bolt on. We mount it, align overhang, azimuth and tracking force, and tell you beforehand whether your arm and phono stage actually suit it. Call us, write to us or use WhatsApp — the advice is there whether or not you buy today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGoes well with\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA cartridge is only one link in the chain. Take a look at our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/phono-vorverstarker\"\u003ephono preamps\u003c\/a\u003e — an MC-capable input with 200 to 300 ohms is a must here. You'll find suitable decks under \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/plattenspieler\"\u003eturntables\u003c\/a\u003e, and alignment tools, brushes and record weights under \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/plattenspieler-zubehor\"\u003eturntable accessories\u003c\/a\u003e. If you'd rather weigh things up calmly, browse the full range of \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/tonabnehmer\"\u003ecartridges\u003c\/a\u003e or take a look at \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/alles-vinyl\"\u003eEverything Vinyl\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"EMT","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53036872925520,"sku":null,"price":1770.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0932\/3262\/8048\/files\/emt-hsd-006-mc-tonabnehmer-schraegansicht.jpg?v=1785884238"},{"product_id":"emt-hsd-sc6","title":"EMT HSD SC6 MC Cartridge for Subchassis","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe EMT HSD SC6 is an MC cartridge that EMT has specifically tuned for turntables with a sprung subchassis.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis isn't a label slapped on a standard cartridge, but a real adaptation: lighter housing, softer stylus suspension. Both ensure that the tonearm-cartridge resonance and the deck's suspension don't get in each other's way. Like the larger EMT systems, the SC6 is hand-built in Switzerland.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy the HSD SC6?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA sprung deck is a system that's designed to oscillate. Put a heavy cartridge with a stiff suspension on it and two resonances move dangerously close together — the result is wandering bass, unsettled tracking and an arm that reacts to every footstep across the room. The SC6 tackles this from the other side: just 10 grams, plus a stylus compliance of 15 µm\/mN.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat puts it in a clean window on the light-to-medium arms typical of sprung decks — such as THORENS' subchassis models. It shares generator, diamond and connector with the HSD 006, so the EMT heritage remains clearly recognizable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat you get\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA Super Fineline diamond on an aluminum cantilever, a coil of 4N copper and a nickel-plated AlNiCo magnet in an aluminum housing. Sonically that means: an open, well-sorted top end without hiss, voices with flesh on their bones, and bass that finally keeps contour instead of floating on a sprung deck.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt 1 mV output voltage, the SC6 is almost gentle for a moving coil. On an MC input with 200 to 300 ohms termination it runs without contortions, and its 2.0-gram tracking force is easier still on a sprung suspension.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is the HSD SC6 for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor anyone whose deck stands on springs and whose tonearm isn't among the really heavy ones. Bluntly: on a solid, rigid deck with a heavy arm, the SC6 is the wrong partner — that's where the slightly heavier, stiffer HSD 006 belongs. And without an MC-capable phono input or step-up transformer, this cartridge stays under its potential too. If you're unsure what effective mass your arm has: ask us, it's sorted out in two minutes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eOur verdict\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe SC6 solves a problem many vinyl listeners never even recognized as a problem — they simply wondered why their sprung deck didn't sound better with an expensive MC. EMT hasn't built the bigger system here, but the more fitting one, and that's exactly what makes it strong. We at HD Zürisee will mount and align it properly on your deck on request.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"With the HSD SC6, the cartridge is among my absolute hottest cartridge tips.\"\u003c\/em\u003e — LowBeats, review August 2025\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical data\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eType: MC stereo\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDiamond: SFL (Super Fineline)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCantilever: Aluminum\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCoil: Copper 4N\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMagnet: AlNiCo, nickel-plated\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHousing: Aluminum\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMount: 1\/2\" — 4-pin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVertical tracking angle: 23°\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOutput voltage: 1.0 mV at 5 cm\/s\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInternal impedance: 2 × 24 ohms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRecommended load impedance: 200 – 300 ohms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFrequency response: 20 – 25,000 Hz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStylus compliance: 15 µm\/mN\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRecommended tracking force: 2.0 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 10 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhich turntables is the EMT HSD SC6 designed for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor decks with a sprung subchassis, i.e. the classic design with a floating platter and tonearm carrier. At 10 grams and 15 µm\/mN compliance, the SC6 puts little strain on the suspension and keeps its resonance well clear of the suspension's working range. On rigid mass-loaded decks, the HSD 006 is the better fit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat phono input does the HSD SC6 need?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn MC input with 200 to 300 ohms termination impedance, or a suitable step-up transformer. The output voltage is 1 mV at 5 cm\/s, the internal resistance 2 × 24 ohms. That makes the SC6 uncomplicated for a moving coil and places no extreme demands on your phono stage's gain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy is higher stylus compliance important on a subchassis deck?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause tonearm and cartridge together form a spring-mass system. If its resonance sits too close to the natural frequency of the subchassis suspension, the two build on each other. The SC6's softer suspension shifts the resonance to where it belongs: between outside disturbances and the lowest musical signals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I mount the HSD SC6 myself?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn principle, yes, but it only comes out clean with a template and a scale. What matters are overhang, offset angle, azimuth and the 2.0-gram tracking force; with sprung decks, leveling the subchassis is an extra step. If you'd rather not do that yourself, we'll take care of mounting and alignment for you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy buy the EMT HSD SC6 from HD Zürisee?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause we don't just sell turntables — we've been adjusting and repairing them for decades. We check beforehand whether your arm and phono stage suit the SC6, and our technician Mauri mounts it properly for you. Get in touch by phone, email or WhatsApp — even if you're still just weighing it up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGoes well with\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor the SC6 to show what it can do, the rest of the vinyl chain has to be right. You'll find sprung decks and their rigid counterparts under \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/plattenspieler\"\u003eturntables\u003c\/a\u003e, and the matching MC input under \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/phono-vorverstarker\"\u003ephono preamps\u003c\/a\u003e. A spirit level, template, brush and record weight are waiting in \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/plattenspieler-zubehor\"\u003eturntable accessories\u003c\/a\u003e. Alternatives are under \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/tonabnehmer\"\u003ecartridges\u003c\/a\u003e, and everything else around the black disc at \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/alles-vinyl\"\u003eEverything Vinyl\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"EMT","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53036897173840,"sku":null,"price":1770.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0932\/3262\/8048\/files\/emt-hsd-sc6-mc-tonabnehmer-schraegansicht.jpg?v=1785884238"},{"product_id":"emt-jsd-novel-gold","title":"EMT JSD Novel Gold MC Cartridge, Gold Coil","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe EMT JSD Novel Gold is an MC cartridge that combines a generator coil of pure gold with a cantilever of titanium and sapphire.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's the flagship of the EMT Novel series and, in every respect, the heaviest artillery: a high-density, gold-plated housing, 18 grams on the scale, plus the EMT multi-layer-core generator. A cartridge that doesn't whisper — it shows its colors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy the JSD Novel Gold?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEMT builds the generator in two parts: the coil core sits split around a titanium carrier, which reduces eddy-current losses and makes the motor faster. On top of that sits the coil of pure gold (4N) — the softest conductor material in the series, and exactly where the rich, colorful base character comes from. The titanium\/sapphire cantilever is stiffer than boron and lighter than a solid diamond cantilever; it gives the MR-HP stylus a foundation that doesn't flex even under heavy excursions. The high-density housing isn't a piece of jewelry, either — it's a working tool: it channels kinetic energy off into the tonearm instead of letting it ring inside the cartridge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat you hear\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Novel Gold has body. Voices gain chest resonance, brass gets shine without harshness, double basses stand in the room as an instrument rather than a frequency band. The MR-HP cut — a multiply-rounded, multi-radius diamond in the highest polish grade — reaches deep into the groove and still pulls detail out of heavily modulated inner grooves, where simpler cuts have long given up. And because the generator delivers a comparatively strong 1 mV for an MC system, the phono stage's noise stays exactly where it belongs: inaudible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is the JSD Novel Gold for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor vinyl listeners with a serious deck, and above all a serious tonearm. Bluntly: 18 grams is a lot. The Novel Gold wants a heavy, well-damped arm with matching effective mass — on a light entry-level tonearm you waste its potential, or the counterweight doesn't even reach balance. If you rank tonal neutrality above color, you'll be happier with the Novel Titan. And if your records mostly play in the background, honestly, you're buying more cartridge here than you'll ever hear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eOur verdict\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe top of the line in the Novel series — and a cartridge with a clear signature rather than run-of-the-mill neutrality. When the tonearm fits, the Novel Gold plays in a league where technique stops being the topic of conversation. At HD Zürisee in Wädenswil, we mount and align it for you on your deck; with this cartridge, azimuth, VTA and tracking force matter more than with any other component in your chain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical data\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eType: MC stereo cartridge, EMT multi-layer-core generator\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDiamond: MR HP (Multi Radius, high polish)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCantilever: Titanium \/ sapphire\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCoil: Pure gold (4N)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMagnet: AlNiCo, gold-plated\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHousing: High-density, gold-plated\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMount: 1\/2\" — 4-pin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 18 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRecommended tracking force: 2.1 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOutput voltage: 1 mV at 5 cm\/s\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompliance: 12 µm\/mN\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVertical tracking angle (VTA): 23°\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFrequency response: 20 – 30,000 Hz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInternal impedance: 2 × 20 ohms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRecommended termination impedance: 100 – 200 ohms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat tonearm does the EMT JSD Novel Gold need?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA heavy, high-quality tonearm. With 18 grams of self-weight and a compliance of 12 µm\/mN, the Novel Gold suits arms of medium to high effective mass. Check beforehand whether your counterweight can even balance the 18 grams — on light tonearms, the adjustment range is often not enough.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDo I need a step-up transformer for the JSD Novel Gold?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsually not. At 1 mV output voltage, it's comparatively high for an MC system; a normal MC input with 100 to 200 ohms termination impedance is enough. A step-up transformer is therefore a tone-color decision rather than a necessity — we'll take a look at your existing phono stage with you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's the difference between the JSD Novel Gold and the JSD Novel Titan?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCoil, housing and weight. The Gold carries a pure gold coil in a high-density, gold-plated housing and weighs 18 grams at 2 × 20 ohms internal impedance. The Titan uses a silver coil in DLC-coated titanium, weighs 13 grams and measures 2 × 16 ohms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat do the abbreviations JSD and MR HP stand for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJSD stands for Jubilee Stereo Diamond, MR for Multi Radius and HP for High Polish. The diamond is therefore a multiply-rounded cut in the highest polish grade. According to the datasheet, EMT manufactures the systems in Switzerland and has consistently carried this naming convention forward for decades.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy buy the EMT JSD Novel Gold from HD Zürisee?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause a cartridge of this class isn't finished once you've bought it. We look at your tonearm, work through the resonance frequency, mount and align it cleanly — and our technician Mauri takes care of the rest of the chain. Call us or write to us.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGoes well with\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA cartridge of this caliber wants an equally capable \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/phono-vorverstarker\"\u003ephono preamp\u003c\/a\u003e and a deck that actually lets the resolution through — take a look at our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/plattenspieler\"\u003eturntables\u003c\/a\u003e for that. Brush, scale and alignment aids are under \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/alles-vinyl\"\u003eEverything Vinyl\u003c\/a\u003e, more cartridges in the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/tonabnehmer\"\u003ecartridges\u003c\/a\u003e overview.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"EMT","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53036922732880,"sku":null,"price":7710.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0932\/3262\/8048\/files\/emt-jsd-novel-gold-mc-tonabnehmer-schraegansicht.jpg?v=1785884238"},{"product_id":"emt-jsd-novel-titan","title":"EMT JSD Novel Titan MC Cartridge, Silver Coil","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe EMT JSD Novel Titan is an MC cartridge whose generator works with a coil of pure silver in a DLC-coated titanium body.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt shares the multi-layer core generator and the titanium\/sapphire cantilever with the Novel Gold, but deliberately takes a different path for body and coil: lighter, harder, more neutral. 13 grams instead of 18 – that's not a detail, it's the reason this cartridge works on considerably more tonearms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy the JSD Novel Titan?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTitanium is stiffer than aluminium and lighter than steel, and the diamond-like carbon coating (DLC) additionally hardens the surface. Both aim at the same thing: the body shouldn't contribute any sound of its own, but should pass energy on to the tonearm. The pure silver (4N) coil is the faster, less colouring variant compared to gold – anyone who has heard silver versus copper wiring knows the direction. The cantilever combines a sapphire rod with titanium and carries the MR-HP diamond, a multiply rounded multi-radius grind of the highest polish quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat you hear\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Novel Titan draws rather than paints. It resolves instrument groups cleanly, keeps transients short, and presents the stage in an orderly rather than lush way. Strings keep their structure, piano attacks keep their edge, and in densely orchestrated passages it stays traceable who's playing what. At 1 mV, it delivers ample level for a moving-coil cartridge, which makes life easier for any reasonably decent phono stage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"EMT has taken a classic design infrastructure and, using modern materials, made it fast and fresh.\" — Stereophile, Analog Corner #321, 2022\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is the JSD Novel Titan for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor anyone who values fidelity over warmth – and for anyone whose tonearm can't balance the Novel Gold's 18 grams. Straight talk: if you mainly listen to hard rock and are chiefly after impact, you'll be happier with the Novel Gold or a more robust cartridge; that's exactly what Stereophile noted in the review quoted above too. And a cartridge of this class on a turntable with a rough bearing is money wasted – it's worth getting the order of priorities right first.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eOur verdict\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe more sensible half of the Novel line: nearly the same technology, broader tonearm compatibility, a cooler head. If you're torn between Gold and Titan, it's less about taste and more about your tonearm – and that's exactly where we start at HD Zürisee in Wädenswil, before anything gets ordered.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical data\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eType: MC stereo cartridge, EMT multi-layer core generator\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDiamond: MR HP (Multi Radius, high-polish)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCantilever: Titanium \/ sapphire\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCoil: Pure silver (4N)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMagnet: AlNiCo, gold-plated\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBody: Titanium, DLC-coated\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConnection: 1\/2\" — 4-pin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 13 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRecommended tracking force: 2.1 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOutput voltage: 1 mV at 5 cm\/s\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompliance: 12 µm\/mN\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVertical tracking angle (VTA): 23°\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFrequency response: 20 – 30,000 Hz (±2 dB)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInternal impedance: 2 × 16 Ω\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRecommended load impedance: 100 – 200 Ω\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill the EMT JSD Novel Titan fit my tonearm?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, on most quality tonearms. At 13 grams with a compliance of 12 µm\/mN, the Novel Titan sits in the mid-range and gets along with considerably more arms than the 18-gram Novel Gold. Work through the resonance frequency, or just ask us.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat does the DLC coating on the titanium body do?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDLC stands for Diamond-Like Carbon, a diamond-like carbon layer. It hardens the surface of the titanium body and changes its resonance behaviour. The goal is always the same: energy should flow away into the tonearm rather than lingering as the body's own sound. That's exactly what decides how calm and clean a cartridge plays.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat load impedance does the JSD Novel Titan need?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEMT recommends 100 to 200 Ω, matching the internal impedance of 2 × 16 Ω. That lets the Novel Titan run on practically any MC input. Its output voltage of 1 mV is high for a moving-coil cartridge, so a step-up transformer isn't necessary. Many phono stages also let you switch the impedance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow does the Novel Titan differ from the Novel Gold?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSilver instead of gold, titanium instead of heavy metal. The Titan carries a pure silver coil in a DLC-coated titanium body, weighs 13 instead of 18 grams, and measures 2 × 16 Ω. Sonically it's the finer, more neutral sibling; the Gold delivers more tonal colour and impact.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy buy the EMT JSD Novel Titan at HD Zürisee?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause we'll tell you whether your tonearm suits it before you order. We mount and align the cartridge properly, check the phono stage along with it, and stay reachable afterwards. Our specialist team in Wädenswil has been working with analogue turntables for decades. Call us or write to us on WhatsApp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGoes well with\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Novel Titan calls for a \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/phono-vorverstarker\"\u003ephono preamp\u003c\/a\u003e with a cleanly adjustable MC input and a \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/plattenspieler\"\u003eturntable\u003c\/a\u003e whose tonearm handles the 13 grams properly. Alignment tools and record care are found under \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/plattenspieler-zubehor\"\u003eturntable accessories\u003c\/a\u003e, alternative cartridges in the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/tonabnehmer\"\u003ecartridges\u003c\/a\u003e overview.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"EMT","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53036944228688,"sku":null,"price":7070.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0932\/3262\/8048\/files\/emt-jsd-novel-titan-mc-tonabnehmer-schraegansicht.jpg?v=1785884238"},{"product_id":"emt-jsd-pure-black","title":"EMT JSD Pure Black MC Cartridge, Copper Coil","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe EMT JSD Pure Black is an MC cartridge with a sapphire cantilever and a generator coil of pure copper in a black anodized aluminum body.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's the entry point into the EMT reference class and, at 10 grams, the lightest of the three systems — the one that makes the fewest demands on your tonearm. Honestly: most systems get more out of this one than out of a heavier system that doesn't suit the arm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy the JSD Pure Black?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe cantilever here is made entirely of sapphire, not a titanium\/sapphire combination as in the Novel series — stiff, light, and without deformation of its own. It carries the same MR HP diamond: a multi-radius cut with multiple rounded facets, polished to the highest degree, that reaches deeper into the groove than any elliptical stylus. The pure copper (4N) coil delivers the warm, harmonically rich base tone this system is known for; if you prefer something more open, the same mechanics are available with a pure silver coil as the \"AG\" version. The black anodized aluminum body is finished with a high-density coating that damps resonances between cartridge and tonearm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat you hear\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eColor, flow, and a very quiet background. The Pure Black doesn't overstate the top or the bottom, it plays it on texture instead: the pluck of a string, the breath before a note, the decay in the recording space. At 1.05 mV it delivers above-average output for an MC system, which makes noise a non-issue — and at 2.4 grams tracking force it sits stable in the groove, even on old pressings that have seen better days.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAward: \"Cartridge of the Year\" — Hi-Fi+ Awards 2021, issue 202 (awarded in combination with the EMT STX-5\/10 step-up transformer).\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is the JSD Pure Black for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor vinyl listeners who want to step up from a solid mid-range system into the reference class, without swapping the tonearm at the same time. Straight talk: if you want analytical sharpness and maximum neutrality, go for the Novel Titan; if you want power and big tone colors, go for the Novel Gold. And a sapphire cantilever is brittle — if someone in your household regularly handles the tonearm unsupervised, plan for a stylus replacement from the start.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eOur verdict\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe most balanced of the three EMT systems and the one with the broadest tonearm compatibility. It doesn't do anything wrong, it does a lot very right, and it doesn't force you into any further purchases. If you call HD Zürisee in Wädenswil, we'll first look together at what's in your tonearm — with cartridges, that's half the battle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical data\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eType: MC stereo cartridge\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDiamond: MR HP (Multi Radius, highly polished)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCantilever: Sapphire\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCoil: Pure copper (4N); option: pure silver (\"AG\" version)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMagnet: AlNiCo, gold-plated\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBody: Aluminum, black anodized\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConnection: 1\/2\" — 4-pin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 10 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRecommended tracking force: 2.4 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOutput voltage: 1.05 mV at 5 cm\/s\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompliance: 12 µm\/mN\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVertical tracking angle (VTA): 23°\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFrequency response: 20 – 30,000 Hz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInternal impedance: 2 × 24 Ohm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRecommended load impedance: 200 – 300 Ohm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's the difference between the JSD Pure Black and the AG version?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJust the coil. The standard version uses pure copper (4N) and sounds a touch warmer and rounder, the variant marked AG uses a pure silver coil and sounds more open in the treble. Mechanically, in the diamond and cantilever, both are identical. Tell us which direction you're after.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat tracking force and load impedance does the JSD Pure Black need?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEMT recommends 2.4 grams tracking force and 200 to 300 Ohm load impedance. The tracking force is a bit higher than on the Novel series, and the impedance matches the internal impedance of 2 × 24 Ohm. Set both properly, or you'll give away exactly the calm you're paying for.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat does a sapphire cantilever offer over aluminum?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSapphire is significantly stiffer than aluminum and doesn't deform on its own. The cantilever therefore passes groove deflection to the generator with less distortion, especially with fine detail and in the inner grooves. The price is brittleness: a sapphire cantilever won't forgive accidents with the cleaning brush.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat turntable suits the JSD Pure Black?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAny turntable with a smoothly running bearing and a tonearm of medium effective mass. At 10 grams, the Pure Black is the lightest of the three EMT systems and therefore the easiest to match. Bring us your tonearm's data, and we'll work out the resonance frequency together.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy buy the EMT JSD Pure Black at HD Zürisee?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause analog needs advice, not an order number. We check your tonearm, phono stage and setup together with you, mount the cartridge properly, and are still here years later when the stylus needs replacing. The shop in Wädenswil has been around since 1997. Just give us a call.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGoes well with\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Pure Black plays on any properly set up \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/plattenspieler\"\u003eturntable\u003c\/a\u003e and needs a \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/phono-vorverstarker\"\u003ephono preamp\u003c\/a\u003e that allows 200 to 300 Ohm. You'll find cleaning tools, scales and alignment gauges under \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/alles-vinyl\"\u003eAlles Vinyl\u003c\/a\u003e. To compare, you'll find all cartridges under \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/tonabnehmer\"\u003eTonabnehmer\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"EMT","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53036963430736,"sku":null,"price":4500.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0932\/3262\/8048\/files\/emt-jsd-pure-black-mc-tonabnehmer-schraegansicht.jpg?v=1785884238"},{"product_id":"emt-tmd-015-tondose","title":"EMT TMD 015 Cartridge, Mono MC with 15 µm Diamond","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe EMT TMD 015 cartridge is a true mono phono cartridge in the classic EMT cartridge housing, tracking modern mono records with a spherical 15 µm diamond.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's not a stereo system with a mono button switched in front of it. The generator reads only the lateral cut of the groove — anything that plays vertically simply stays out. Anyone who takes a mono collection seriously knows the moment when it suddenly becomes clear how much noise was riding along before.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy the TMD 015?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEMT has been building pickups since the days when a mistake wasn't a bad evening, it was a failed broadcast. That broadcast heritage sits in the generator, carried over here unchanged. What's new is everything around it: the body is milled as a monoblock from a solid block of magnesium instead of being assembled from parts. That puts stiffness exactly where resonances otherwise love to develop a life of their own — and tracking is precisely about nothing resonating except the diamond.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 15 µm radius is a deliberate choice: it sits exactly where modern mono pressings and current reissues carry their information. A diamond too large would ride above the modulation, one too small would scrape the groove floor. Here, it fits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat you gain\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFirst, quiet. Without a vertical channel, a whole layer of noise disappears — dust, groove wear and rumble act mainly vertically. What's left is a sound image that doesn't hang between two speakers but stands as one body in the middle: dense, tangible, with a stability that only really shows what a good mono recording can do.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn top of that comes output. At 1.05 mV at 5 cm\/s, the EMT generator is running strong for an MC system, which keeps a comfortably large distance to the phono stage's noise floor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is the TMD 015 for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor you, if you collect mono reissues and original pressings from the 1960s onward and have an EMT, Ortofon A or SME tonearm that carries 17.5 g.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStraight talk: for stereo records it's the wrong tool — that's what the TSD range of stereo cartridges is for. If your mono records are mostly from the 1950s with their wider grooves, go for the TMD 025 instead. And shellac remains completely off-limits, that's the TND 065's job. A light tonearm with low effective mass is also not a good match for 17.5 g.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eOur verdict\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe TMD 015 isn't a nostalgia piece, it's a tool for people who understand mono not as a limitation but as a discipline of its own. If you've been tracking your mono pressings with a stereo system and good intentions so far, this is where you hear the difference between compromise and concept. At HD Zürisee in Wädenswil, we'll first check together whether your tonearm and phono stage play along — that saves disappointment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical data\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiamond:\u003c\/strong\u003e spherical, rounding radius 15 µm (SPH 15 µm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrequency response:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20 – 20,000 Hz (±2 dB); 40 – 12,500 Hz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e MC cartridge, true mono (True Mono)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCantilever:\u003c\/strong\u003e Aluminum\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBody:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cartridge, monoblock milled from solid magnesium\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVertical tracking angle (VTA):\u003c\/strong\u003e 23°\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended tracking force:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2.5 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOutput voltage:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.21 mVs\/cm (equivalent to 1.05 mV at 5 cm\/s)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCompliance:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12 µm\/mN\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInternal resistance:\u003c\/strong\u003e 24 Ohm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended load impedance:\u003c\/strong\u003e 200 – 300 Ohm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 17.5 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConnection\/mount:\u003c\/strong\u003e EMT standard; optional INT (Ortofon A) or X (SME)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOn request:\u003c\/strong\u003e silver coils as well as 1\/2 and 1\/4 coil versions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat exactly is an EMT cartridge (Tondose)?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA Tondose is a cartridge in the classic EMT housing that slides directly into the tonearm instead of being screwed on from underneath. Instead of an open cartridge shell, you get a monoblock milled from solid magnesium. Via the INT or X connection variants it also fits Ortofon A and SME tonearms, otherwise the EMT standard applies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhich records is the TMD 015 designed for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor modern mono pressings from roughly the 1960s onward and for today's mono reissues. The spherical 15 µm diamond matches exactly the radius these grooves expect, and reads the modulation where it was cut. Older mono records from the 1950s have wider grooves and are better served by the TMD 025.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat does a true mono system offer over the mono button?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA true-mono generator produces no vertical voltage at all, instead of calculating it away afterward. Vertical groove noise, dust crackle and rumble therefore never make it into the signal in the first place. The mono button on an amplifier, by contrast, sums two finished channels including everything they've picked up along the way — the noise is already there by then.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat phono stage does the TMD 015 need?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn MC input with 200 to 300 Ohm load impedance. At 1.05 mV at 5 cm\/s, the EMT generator delivers decent output for an MC system, so you don't need extreme gain and you keep a large distance to noise. Step-up transformers work too, as long as the turns ratio matches the internal resistance of 24 Ohm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy buy the EMT TMD 015 cartridge at HD Zürisee?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause a cartridge is more than a purchase: tonearm connection, tracking force, VTA and the right phono stage all need to fit together. Our experienced team knows this chain from years of practice, our technician Mauri mounts it properly, and you can reach us by phone, WhatsApp or email.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGoes well with\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe cartridge is just one link in the chain. A matching \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/phono-vorverstarker\"\u003ephono preamp\u003c\/a\u003e with adjustable MC loading gets the last bit out of the generator, and under \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/plattenspieler\"\u003ePlattenspieler\u003c\/a\u003e you'll find turntables that suit a 17.5 g system. More cartridges are listed under \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/tonabnehmer\"\u003eTonabnehmer\u003c\/a\u003e, and if you want to look after your collection, \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/plattenspieler-zubehor\"\u003ePlattenspieler-Zubehör\u003c\/a\u003e is the place.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"EMT","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53036990726480,"sku":null,"price":1240.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0932\/3262\/8048\/files\/emt-tmd-015-tondose-schraegansicht.jpg?v=1785884238"},{"product_id":"emt-tmd-025-tondose","title":"EMT TMD 025 Cartridge, Mono MC with 25 µm Diamond","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe EMT TMD 025 cartridge is a true mono phono cartridge in the EMT cartridge housing, whose spherical 25 µm diamond is designed for the wider grooves of older mono records.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTen micrometers sound like nothing. In a record groove, they're the difference between \"sort of tracking\" and \"properly seated.\" That's exactly why this cartridge exists alongside its 15 µm sibling — not as a shelf variant, but as an answer to a different cutting generation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy the TMD 025?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMono pressings from the 1950s and early 1960s were cut with wider grooves than what comes off the press today. A fine, modern radius dives too deep into a groove like that. Down there, two things collect: dirt that no brush has ever reached, and the wear of six decades of playback history with styli that nobody today would wish on anyone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 25 µm diamond simply engages higher up, on a flank that doesn't carry this history. That's not sonic cosmetics, it's geometry. The rest of the cartridge stays identical to the TMD 015: the same EMT generator from broadcast heritage, the same monoblock milled from solid magnesium, the same true mono conversion without a vertical channel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat you get\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbove all, a quieter foundation. Where there used to be a background noise you took for \"that's just how an old record sounds,\" surprisingly little often remains. Voices and horns stand closer together, piano attacks lose the slight blur that no equalizer ever managed to remove.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd you get headroom: 1.05 mV at 5 cm\/s is plenty for an MC system, which benefits the quiet passages of historical recordings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is the TMD 025 for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor you, if your mono collection is mainly from the 1950s and early 1960s, or comes second-hand and has been played accordingly hard. A prerequisite is a tonearm with EMT, Ortofon A or SME mount that comfortably carries 17.5 g.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHonestly: for mostly modern mono reissues it would be the wrong choice — there, the TMD 015 reads more information out of the groove. It's not made for stereo records either way, and for shellac its radius is far too small; that's the TND 065's territory. If you only have three mono records in the cabinet, you'd invest the money better in the phono stage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eOur verdict\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA specialist you only appreciate once you know the alternative. For archives, estates and grown collections, the larger radius isn't a detail, it's the actual reason the records become enjoyable again. At HD Zürisee in Wädenswil, we clarify with you upfront how your collection is made up — the radius question usually answers itself from that.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical data\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiamond:\u003c\/strong\u003e spherical, rounding radius 25 µm (SPH 25 µm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrequency response:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20 – 18,000 Hz (±2 dB); 40 – 12,500 Hz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e MC cartridge, true mono (True Mono)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCantilever:\u003c\/strong\u003e Aluminum\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBody:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cartridge, monoblock milled from solid magnesium\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVertical tracking angle (VTA):\u003c\/strong\u003e 23°\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended tracking force:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2.5 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOutput voltage:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.21 mVs\/cm (equivalent to 1.05 mV at 5 cm\/s)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCompliance:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12 µm\/mN\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInternal resistance:\u003c\/strong\u003e 24 Ohm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended load impedance:\u003c\/strong\u003e 200 – 300 Ohm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 17.5 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConnection\/mount:\u003c\/strong\u003e EMT standard; optional INT (Ortofon A) or X (SME)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOn request:\u003c\/strong\u003e silver coils as well as 1\/2 and 1\/4 coil versions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow does the TMD 025 differ from the TMD 015?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the diamond's rounding radius: 25 µm instead of 15 µm. The larger radius sits higher in the groove and thus matches the wider grooves of older mono pressings. Otherwise both cartridges are identical in construction — same generator, same magnesium monoblock, same electrical specs, same 2.5 g tracking force.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhich records benefit from 25 µm?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMono LPs from the 1950s and early 1960s, as well as pressings from the transition period between shellac and vinyl. Their grooves were cut wider than is common today. A modern 15 µm diamond dives too deep there and reads exactly the zone of the groove that is most worn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes a larger diamond protect my old records?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt tracks a different area of the groove flank than a smaller radius. On well-played older stock, wear usually sits low and central — exactly where a fine radius operates. The 25 µm diamond avoids that zone and therefore often delivers the quieter result.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow do I connect the TMD 025?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMechanically via the cartridge's standard EMT connection, or alternatively in the INT variant for Ortofon A tonearms or X for the SME standard. Electrically it needs an MC input with 200 to 300 Ohm load impedance; internal resistance is 24 Ohm, recommended tracking force is 2.5 g and weight is 17.5 g.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy buy the EMT TMD 025 cartridge at HD Zürisee?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause choosing the right rounding radius takes experience, not brochure knowledge. We've been looking after collections since the early days of our shop and work out together with you which radius suits your holdings. Our technician handles installation and setup — reach us by phone, WhatsApp or email.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGoes well with\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOld pressings reward care on both ends: under \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/plattenspieler-zubehor\"\u003ePlattenspieler-Zubehör\u003c\/a\u003e you'll find what keeps the groove clean, under \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/phono-vorverstarker\"\u003ePhono-Vorverstärker\u003c\/a\u003e the right MC matching. For an overview of everything related to records, see \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/alles-vinyl\"\u003eAlles Vinyl\u003c\/a\u003e, more cartridges are listed under \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/tonabnehmer\"\u003eTonabnehmer\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"EMT","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53037008355664,"sku":null,"price":1670.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0932\/3262\/8048\/files\/emt-tmd-025-tondose-schraegansicht.jpg?v=1785884263"},{"product_id":"emt-tnd-065-tondose","title":"EMT TND 065 Cartridge, Shellac MC with 65 µm Diamond","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe EMT TND 065 cartridge is a true mono phono cartridge in the EMT cartridge housing that tracks 78 rpm shellac records with a spherical 65 µm diamond.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's not an all-rounder, but the opposite: a specialist tool for a format older than almost anything else in a listening room today. If you've inherited or built up a shellac collection, you quickly notice that the usual recommendations from the vinyl world don't apply here.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy the TND 065?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShellac records carry a standard groove, not a microgroove. Their groove is many times wider than what a vinyl cartridge expects. Put an LP stylus into it and it doesn't ride the flanks, it scrapes the bottom — and the bottom is exactly where seventy years of steel needles have left their mark. The result is noise that has nothing to do with the recording, and wear you can't undo.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 65 µm diamond tracks where this groove wants to be tracked. Behind it works the same EMT generator that made the brand's name in broadcast studios, in the same monoblock milled from solid magnesium as its mono LP siblings. True mono conversion, not a stereo generator wired together.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat you experience\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRecordings you've only ever known as historical documents suddenly become music. The noise commonly blamed on shellac is, to a surprising extent, not the record at all but the wrong stylus in it. Once that's gone, voices emerge with a directness you'd hardly credit to the 1930s and 1940s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe frequency response ends at 16,000 Hz, and that's deliberate: above that, shellac carries no music anyway, only material.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is the TND 065 for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor you, if you want to make a shellac collection genuinely listenable and own a turntable with 78 rpm as well as a tonearm with EMT, Ortofon A or SME mount. A phono stage with switchable equalization is ideal, since before the RIAA standard every label maintained its own curve.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStraight talk: this cartridge has no business on a vinyl LP — the diamond is too large and would damage the microgroove. It's a second cartridge alongside your LP system, not a replacement for it. And if you only own a handful of 78s as decoration, you won't be able to justify the effort.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eOur verdict\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor shellac archives, broadcast estates and collectors of early recordings, the TND 065 isn't a luxury, it's the precondition for the material being heard fairly at all — and for it surviving the next generation. HD Zürisee in Wädenswil is happy to accompany such projects from the start, including the uncomfortable questions about speed and equalization.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical data\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiamond:\u003c\/strong\u003e spherical, rounding radius 65 µm (SPH 65 µm), for 78 rpm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrequency response:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20 – 16,000 Hz (±2 dB); 40 – 12,500 Hz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e MC cartridge, true mono (True Mono)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCantilever:\u003c\/strong\u003e Aluminum\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBody:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cartridge, monoblock milled from solid magnesium\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVertical tracking angle (VTA):\u003c\/strong\u003e 23°\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended tracking force:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2.5 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOutput voltage:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.21 mVs\/cm (equivalent to 1.05 mV at 5 cm\/s)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCompliance:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12 µm\/mN\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInternal resistance:\u003c\/strong\u003e 24 Ohm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended load impedance:\u003c\/strong\u003e 200 – 300 Ohm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 17.5 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConnection\/mount:\u003c\/strong\u003e EMT standard; optional INT (Ortofon A) or X (SME)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOn request:\u003c\/strong\u003e silver coils as well as 1\/2 and 1\/4 coil versions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I also play vinyl LPs with the TND 065?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo, and that's not a nuance, it's a hard limit. The 65 µm diamond is many times wider than a microgroove. It would sit on top of an LP groove instead of riding the flanks and would damage the record. For vinyl you need a second cartridge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDo I need a turntable with 78 rpm?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, the speed has to be right — the TND 065 only supplies the matching tracking radius. Many turntables offer 78 rpm from the factory or via an add-on pulley. A phono stage with selectable equalization also helps, since shellac records weren't cut to the RIAA curve.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy is a frequency response up to 16,000 Hz enough?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause shellac records carry nothing usable above that. What would be there is groove noise and material disturbance. The design up to 16,000 Hz follows the source rather than a datasheet contest — with historical recordings, you gain more from calm than from reach.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAre all shellac records optimally served by 65 µm?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e65 µm covers the bulk of typical 78 rpm holdings. But shellac was cut over decades by a great many manufacturers, so groove widths vary by label and era. For very early or unusual pressings, it's worth going through your collection with us beforehand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy buy the EMT TND 065 cartridge at HD Zürisee?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause shellac is a niche where half-knowledge gets expensive — wrong radius, wrong speed, wrong equalization. We've been in business since 1997 and accompany such projects from the tonearm question through to the equalization curve. Call us, write to us, or reach us on WhatsApp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGoes well with\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShellac needs the right environment: under \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/phono-vorverstarker\"\u003ePhono-Vorverstärker\u003c\/a\u003e you'll find units with selectable equalization, under \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/plattenspieler\"\u003ePlattenspieler\u003c\/a\u003e turntables for the matching speed. For the LP system alongside it, it's worth a look at \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/tonabnehmer\"\u003eTonabnehmer\u003c\/a\u003e, and under \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/plattenspieler-zubehor\"\u003ePlattenspieler-Zubehör\u003c\/a\u003e you'll find cleaning and alignment aids.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"EMT","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53037033619792,"sku":null,"price":1990.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0932\/3262\/8048\/files\/emt-tnd-065-tondose-schraegansicht.jpg?v=1785884264"},{"product_id":"emt-tsd-sfl-tondose","title":"EMT TSD SFL Cartridge, Stereo MC with SFL Diamond","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe EMT TSD SFL is a stereo cartridge with a Super Fineline diamond that carries the classic EMT generator in a body milled from solid magnesium and remains fully compatible with the earlier TSD 15.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt EMT, \"cartridge\" (Tondose) means generator, cantilever and housing form a single unit, built for everyday studio use, not for a display case. Within the TSD family, the SFL is the sensitive variant — the Super Fineline cut sits narrower and deeper in the groove than a spherical stylus and still reads overtones where coarser cuts have long since generalized over them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy the EMT TSD SFL?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause it brings together two things that rarely come together: the substantial, unfussy EMT tone from the broadcast studio, and a stylus cut that tracks up to 25,000 Hz. The aluminum-boron cantilever keeps the diamond steady, the magnesium body gives the construction the stiffness without which any fine resolution would be lost in the housing. Add to that the range's practical virtue: it's available with EMT connection, as INT (Ortofon A) or as X (SME) — so it isn't limited to EMT turntables.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat you hear\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpatial order and texture. Strings get bow instead of haze, cymbals get an attack with decay, voices sit calmly between the speakers. At 0.21 mVs\/cm, the TSD SFL delivers strong output for an MC system — your phono stage doesn't have to push to its last noise limit. At 200 to 300 Ohm load it sounds balanced; loading it markedly lower takes away exactly the air you're buying it for.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is the TSD SFL for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor anyone with plenty of well-preserved stereo pressings and a medium-to-heavy tonearm: 17.5 g weight, 2.5 g tracking force and 12 µm\/mN compliance are a clear statement against light little arms. Straight talk: on a distinctly light tonearm this won't be a happy match. If you mostly listen to early stereo pressings or records with visible groove wear, the spherical sibling TSD SPH gives you a calmer ride. And genuine mono records belong on a mono cartridge, not on the SFL.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOur verdict\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe TSD SFL is the all-rounder of the TSD range: refined enough for good pressings, robust enough for everyday use, and thanks to three connection variants, fittable into a surprising number of turntables. At HD Zürisee in Wädenswil, we're happy to work out your tonearm's effective mass beforehand — better ten minutes on the phone than a diamond stuck in the wrong arm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical data\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eType: MC stereo (cartridge)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDiamond: SFL, Super Fine Line\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCantilever: Aluminum-boron\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBody: Magnesium, milled from solid\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOutput transfer level: 0.21 mVs\/cm (roughly 1.05 mV at 5 cm\/s)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInternal impedance: 2 × 24 Ohm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRecommended load impedance: 200 – 300 Ohm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRecommended tracking force: 2.5 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFrequency response: 20 – 25,000 Hz (±2 dB: 40 – 12,500 Hz)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompliance: 12 µm\/mN\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVertical tracking angle: 23°\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 17.5 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConnection: EMT (standard), optional INT (Ortofon A) or X (SME)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMounting length: 32 mm (EMT and INT), 51 mm (X)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes the EMT TSD SFL fit every tonearm?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot every one. At 17.5 grams weight, 2.5 grams tracking force and a compliance of 12 µm\/mN, it belongs on a medium-to-heavy tonearm. It's available with EMT connection, as INT for Ortofon A mounts, and as X in SME length. Tell us your tonearm model and we'll sort out the right variant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat phono preamp does the TSD SFL need?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn MC-capable input with 200 to 300 Ohm load impedance. The transfer level of 0.21 mVs\/cm corresponds to roughly 1.05 millivolts at 5 cm\/s, which sits at the upper end for MC systems, so many phono stages and step-up transformers handle it well. If you're unsure, we'll look at your unit together with you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's the difference between the TSD SFL and the TSD SPH?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe stylus cut, and with it the intended use. The SFL carries a Super Fineline diamond and tracks up to 25,000 Hz, ideal for well-preserved stereo pressings. The SPH works with a spherical 15 µm diamond, is more forgiving of older grooves and reaches up to 20,000 Hz. Generator, weight and tracking force are identical.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs the TSD SFL compatible with the older TSD 15?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. EMT lists the TSD SFL as a fully compatible successor to the TSD 15, mounting dimensions and connection stay the same. So you can swap it directly. If your turntable is still running an old cartridge, we'll first check which of the three connection variants is actually fitted.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy buy the EMT TSD SFL at HD Zürisee?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause a cartridge only plays as well as its surroundings. We're an authorized dealer, we tune tracking force, azimuth and load resistance to your turntable, and we'll tell you honestly if a different model suits your tonearm better. Our technician Mauri handles installation on request. Call us or write to us.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGoes well with\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWithout clean amplification, any cartridge stays below its potential: under \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/phono-vorverstarker\"\u003ePhono-Vorverstärker\u003c\/a\u003e you'll find matching MC inputs. Add the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/plattenspieler\"\u003ePlattenspieler\u003c\/a\u003e and the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/plattenspieler-zubehor\"\u003ePlattenspieler-Zubehör\u003c\/a\u003e for setup and care. If you want to browse more broadly, \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/alles-vinyl\"\u003eAlles Vinyl\u003c\/a\u003e has it all in one place.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"EMT","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53037054230864,"sku":null,"price":1800.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0932\/3262\/8048\/files\/emt-tsd-sfl-tondose-schraegansicht.jpg?v=1785884263"},{"product_id":"emt-tsd-sph-tondose","title":"EMT TSD SPH Cartridge, Stereo MC with Spherical Stylus","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe EMT TSD SPH is a stereo cartridge with a spherical diamond of 15 µm rounding radius, designed for early stereo pressings and fully compatible with the earlier TSD 15.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt shares generator, magnesium body and mounting dimensions with the other TSD models — the difference is up front, at the tip. A spherical cut sits wider and higher in the groove than a fineline cut. Exactly where records from the early stereo years were cut, and where newer tips get restless in already-played grooves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy the EMT TSD SPH?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause not every record needs a magnifying glass. If you mostly listen to pressings from the 1950s and 1960s, or second-hand stock with history, the spherical stylus gives you a calmer, more forgiving sound instead of scratched-up detail. It rides over light groove damage instead of acoustically cataloguing it. Add to that the structural robustness of the TSD range: aluminum-boron cantilever, body milled from solid magnesium, connection available as EMT, INT (Ortofon A) or X (SME).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat you hear\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSubstance and calm. Fundamental tone and midrange stand firm, groove noise noticeably recedes, the sound image holds together even on older records. At the top end the SPH stops at 20,000 Hz rather than 25,000 Hz like the SFL — no loss for recordings whose original master rolls off earlier anyway. At 0.21 mVs\/cm it delivers the same strong MC output as its siblings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is the TSD SPH for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor collections focused on early stereo pressings, for archive and studio use, and for anyone who wants an uncomplicated, long-lasting cartridge. Straight talk: if you mostly listen to audiophile new pressings and want the last layer of overtones, go for the TSD SFL instead — the spherical stylus deliberately leaves some of that on the table. The SPH isn't for genuine mono records either, that's what the mono cartridges in the TMD and TND ranges are for. And the tonearm should be medium to heavy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOur verdict\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe TSD SPH is the sensible one among the EMT cartridges: no showpiece effect, but years of everyday reliability and a stylus cut that likes exactly the records many other systems struggle with. Tell us at HD Zürisee in Wädenswil what's on your platter — from that it's almost always obvious whether SPH or SFL is the right choice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical data\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eType: MC stereo (cartridge)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDiamond: SPH, spherical, 15 µm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCantilever: Aluminum-boron\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBody: Magnesium, milled from solid\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOutput transfer level: 0.21 mVs\/cm (roughly 1.05 mV at 5 cm\/s)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInternal impedance: 2 × 24 Ohm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRecommended load impedance: 200 – 300 Ohm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRecommended tracking force: 2.5 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFrequency response: 20 – 20,000 Hz (±2 dB: 40 – 12,500 Hz)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompliance: 12 µm\/mN\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVertical tracking angle: 23°\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 17.5 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConnection: EMT (standard), optional INT (Ortofon A) or X (SME)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMounting length: 32 mm (EMT and INT), 51 mm (X)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhich records is the TSD SPH designed for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMainly for early stereo pressings and used records. The spherical diamond with 15 µm rounding sits wider in the groove than a fineline cut and tracks reliably where finer tips already pick up traces of wear. For audiophile new pressings, the TSD SFL is the more refined choice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I play mono records with the TSD SPH?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnly to a limited extent. The TSD SPH is a stereo system and also reads vertical deflection, which means extra noise on genuine mono grooves. For mono collections, EMT offers the TMD 015 and TMD 025 with true mono winding, and the TND 065 for shellac. We're happy to help you sort out the right match.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat tracking force and load does the TSD SPH need?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2.5 grams tracking force and 200 to 300 Ohm load impedance at the MC input. Internal resistance is 2 × 24 Ohm, compliance is 12 µm\/mN. That puts it on a medium-to-heavy tonearm. If that doesn't suit your arm, we'll tell you before you buy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes the TSD SPH fit in place of an old TSD 15?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. EMT lists its current TSD cartridges as fully compatible with the earlier TSD 15. You just choose the matching connection variant: EMT as standard, INT for Ortofon A mounts, or X in SME length of 51 millimeters. Which one is fitted on your setup, we'll work out together over the phone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy buy the EMT TSD SPH at HD Zürisee?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause the choice of stylus cut depends on your record collection, not on a brochure. As an authorized dealer with years of experience in analog, we advise you honestly, handle installation and setup on request, and stay reachable after the purchase too. Write to us or pick up the phone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGoes well with\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA cartridge needs an MC input with the right matching — you'll find it among the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/phono-vorverstarker\"\u003ePhono-Vorverstärker\u003c\/a\u003e. If the turntable itself is up for discussion, it's worth a look at the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/plattenspieler\"\u003ePlattenspieler\u003c\/a\u003e; for setup, cleaning and weights there's the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/plattenspieler-zubehor\"\u003ePlattenspieler-Zubehör\u003c\/a\u003e. More cartridges are listed under \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/tonabnehmer\"\u003eTonabnehmer\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"EMT","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53037072941392,"sku":null,"price":1800.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0932\/3262\/8048\/files\/emt-tsd-sph-tondose-schraegansicht.jpg?v=1788533696"},{"product_id":"emt-nadelschutz-hsd-serie","title":"EMT Stylus Guard for HSD Series Cartridges","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe EMT stylus guard for the HSD series is a protective cap that covers the diamond of the EMT HSD 006 and HSD SC6 cartridges during mounting, alignment, and transport.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA spare part nobody thinks about — until it's missing. Small caps have a habit of vanishing into moving boxes, drawers, or under the rack, usually on exactly the day you're remounting the cartridge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy a second stylus guard?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause the riskiest moment in a cartridge's life isn't playback — it's screwdriver work. During mounting and removal, overhang alignment, and transport in the headshell, the diamond sits exposed and unprotected — one slip of the screwdriver is enough. EMT's original cap fits the HSD housing precisely and takes that worry off your hands for a few seconds of effort.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is the stylus guard for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor anyone with an EMT HSD 006 or HSD SC6 who stores their system, ships it, or switches it between two turntables. Straight talk: if you mount your cartridge once and don't touch it again for ten years, you don't need a spare cap. If you rebuild regularly or want to ship the system insured, you should have one in the drawer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOur verdict\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe cheapest piece of insurance in the analogue rack. At HD Zürisee in Wädenswil, we keep the cap within reach at every cartridge mount — and recommend you do the same.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical data\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eType: Stylus guard, protective cap for cartridges\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eManufacturer: EMT Tontechnik\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFits: EMT HSD 006 and EMT HSD SC6\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse: Mounting, alignment, transport, and storage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNot compatible with: JSD series cartridges and TSD, TMD, and TND series cartridges\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhich EMT cartridges does this stylus guard fit?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe HSD series models, namely EMT HSD 006 and EMT HSD SC6. The JSD models have a different housing and need the JSD series stylus guard. This cap is likewise not intended for the TSD, TMD, and TND series cartridges.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDo I need the stylus guard during playback?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo, it naturally comes off during operation. It belongs on the cartridge whenever you're screwing, aligning, transporting, or storing it. Almost all diamond damage happens in exactly these moments — and a new stylus assembly costs many times more than a protective cap.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow do I fit the stylus guard correctly?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSlide it on from the front, straight, and without pressure on the stylus assembly, until the cap sits against the housing. Never tilt it sideways and never push it over the diamond. If you're unsure, we're happy to show you the technique before you pick up the screwdriver yourself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy buy the EMT stylus guard from HD Zürisee?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause we carry EMT as an authorized dealer and therefore know which spare part belongs to which model. We check in advance whether your version fits, and our technician Mauri handles mounting and alignment on request. Call us, write to us, or use WhatsApp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGoes well with\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe stylus guard is the small end of a bigger chain: you'll find matching cartridges under \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/tonabnehmer\"\u003eCartridges\u003c\/a\u003e, and everything about alignment and care under \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/plattenspieler-zubehor\"\u003eTurntable Accessories\u003c\/a\u003e. If you're already working on the turntable anyway, you'll find the rest of the toolbox under \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/alles-vinyl\"\u003eAll Vinyl\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/zubehor\"\u003eAccessories\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"EMT","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53037091717456,"sku":null,"price":10.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0932\/3262\/8048\/files\/emt-nadelschutz-hsd-serie-schraegansicht.jpg?v=1785884264"},{"product_id":"emt-nadelschutz-jsd-serie","title":"EMT Stylus Guard for JSD Series Cartridges","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe EMT stylus guard for the JSD series is a protective cap for the MC cartridges of EMT's JSD range, including the JSD Pure Black, JSD Novel Gold, and JSD Novel Titan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe JSD models belong to EMT's reference class — high-quality stylus assemblies, finely polished diamond tips, correspondingly sensitive. The stylus guard is the one part in this chain you're allowed to keep two of without a guilty conscience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy a spare cap for the JSD series?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause the math is simple: a lost cap is annoying, a damaged diamond means a repair at the manufacturer. It gets dangerous whenever the system is moved — headshell changes, overhang alignment, transport to service, or storage over winter. The cap belongs on in exactly these minutes, and it helps if you can actually find it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is the stylus guard for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor owners of an EMT JSD series cartridge who mount their own system, use several headshells, or ship the system insured. Straight talk: if your JSD has sat untouched in the tonearm for years and is staying there, the cap is pure stock. But the moment you start screwing, it's the cheapest tool in the whole process.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOur verdict\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn accessory you buy once and hopefully rarely need — but on the right day, it saves a reference system. Just tell us at HD Zürisee which JSD model you have, and we'll set aside the right version for you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical data\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eType: Stylus guard, protective cap for cartridges\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eManufacturer: EMT Tontechnik\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFits: EMT JSD series cartridges, including JSD Pure Black, JSD Novel Gold, and JSD Novel Titan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse: Mounting, alignment, transport, and storage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNot compatible with: HSD series cartridges and TSD, TMD, and TND series cartridges\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes the stylus guard fit all JSD series models?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's designed for the JSD series cartridges, including JSD Pure Black, JSD Novel Gold, and JSD Novel Titan. Since EMT has maintained the series across several production years, we check with the distributor beforehand for older or rarer versions like the JSD 5, JSD 6, or JSD VM. Just tell us your model.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat sets it apart from the HSD series stylus guard?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe fit. HSD and JSD cartridges have different housings, which is why EMT makes two separate protective caps. Never force on a cap that doesn't belong — if it doesn't sit by itself, it's the wrong one. When in doubt, better to ask us once too often.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhen should the stylus guard be fitted?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhenever tools are involved: during mounting and removal, when adjusting overhang and tracking force, when changing headshells, and during transport and storage. It naturally comes off during playback. These two habits prevent most diamond damage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy buy the EMT stylus guard from HD Zürisee?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause we know the whole EMT range and tell you which cap belongs to your system instead of leaving you to guess. As an authorized dealer, we also order spare parts that aren't on the shelf, and our technician handles mounting and alignment on request. Get in touch by phone, email, or WhatsApp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGoes well with\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou'll find matching cartridges and alternatives under \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/tonabnehmer\"\u003eCartridges\u003c\/a\u003e, and tools for alignment and cleaning under \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/plattenspieler-zubehor\"\u003eTurntable Accessories\u003c\/a\u003e. For a JSD to show its full potential, it's also worth a look at \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/phono-vorverstarker\"\u003ePhono Preamps\u003c\/a\u003e — and at \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/alles-vinyl\"\u003eAll Vinyl\u003c\/a\u003e if you want to cover the whole analogue rack at once.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"EMT","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53037106102608,"sku":null,"price":10.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0932\/3262\/8048\/files\/emt-nadelschutz-jsd-serie-schraegansicht.jpg?v=1785884265"}],"url":"https:\/\/hdzuerisee.ch\/en\/collections\/emt.oembed","provider":"HD Zürisee AG","version":"1.0","type":"link"}