Jico J44D DJ IMP SD

Jico J44D DJ Improved SD Cartridge is a complete DJ element for turntables with a standard headshell connection. This Moving Magnet element comes complete with the N-44G DJ IMP SD needle (stylus) and mounting screws. Thus, you receive a fully assembled element that is immediately ready to attach to your headshell and use for mixing and sampling vinyl. This element is designed for DJs and producers who want maximum control when mixing and sampling vinyl. The combination of the Moving Magnet design, the Type S cantilever and the N-44G DJ IMP SD stylus ensures stable playback and powerful output.

At JICO, the designation SD stands for Super Diamond. This means that the needle is equipped with a high-quality synthetic diamond tip. This 0.7 mil spherical diamond is designed for stable tracking, consistent sound reproduction and reliable use at higher needle pressure, as is common in DJ applications.

The sound is powerful and balanced, with wide and smooth reproduction and musical character. The sound reproduction and spatial imaging match the specifications of the original Shure M44G cartridge. This makes this element suitable for precise cueing, tight transitions and analyzing details in a recording.

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The phono height is 16 mm and the frequency range is from 20 Hz to 20 kHz. The output level is 6 mV (1 kHz, 5 cm/sec) and the recommended load is 47 kOhm. Weighing 5.6 grams, the element is suitable for a variety of DJ setups. The stylus features an aluminum tubular cantilever. The tip is a 0.7 mil spherical diamond. The wall thickness is 1.6 mil and the diameter 34.5 mil. The construction is designed for a needle pressure between 3.5 and 4.5 grams.

Jico is based in Hamasaka, Japan. The company's craftsmanship dates back to 1873, when sewing needles were produced for making kimonos. Starting in the mid-twentieth century, JICO became an established name among analog audio component enthusiasts. The J44D DJ Improved SD cartridge builds on this tradition and is designed for DJs who want to get maximum precision and detail from their records.

The cartridge comes with mounting screws so that installation is immediate. This model is ready to use as soon as it comes out of the package.

Jico J44D DJ Improved SD features:

• complete DJ element including needle, ready to use immediately
• easy to mount on a standard headshell
• 0.7 mil spherical Super Diamond synthetic diamond tip
• Jico Type S aluminum cantilever
• frequency range 20 Hz - 20 kHz
• output voltage 6 mV (1 kHz, 5 cm/sec)
• recommended load 47 kOhm
• recommended needle pressure 3.5 - 4.5 grams
• Moving Magnet design
• weight 5,6 gram
• phono height 16 mm
• Jico number: AE10557

Klundert tip: DJs looking for a replacement element with a sound character similar to the Shure M44G check out this Jico J44D DJ IMP SD. This DJ element delivers a wide and smooth sound reproduction with musical response and a spacious 3D stereo image. These sound characteristics match the specifications and character of the original Shure M44G cartridge!