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JICO  |  Product Code: 756710

JICO J44D DJ IMP NUDE [A reproduction of the Shure M44G cartridge for DJs]

Regular price $145.00
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Product Condition
Brand New Unused, as sold.
Mint Like new, no flaws.
Excellent Barely used, very minor wear.
Very Good Light wear, fully functional.
Good Visible wear, plays fine.
Fair Heavy wear, still playable.

Description

★The Shure M44G Reproduction Cartridge, Reborn in Modern Times★

The J44D DJ IMP NUDE is a cartridge that can be used with the Shure N44G record stylus and the JICO N44G replacement stylus.
This model is specialized for DJs and is characterized by its ability to prevent the needle from skipping even during hard scratches.

Main features: Sound with a solid sense of positioning.
-Produces a smooth, expansive, three-dimensional sound.
This product includes a J44D cartridge and an N44G DJ IMP NUDE replacement stylus. For a single replacement stylus, please purchase the N44G DJ IMP NUDE. Headshells, lead wires, screws, etc. are not included.

[Product Specifications]
Tip shape: Solid round stylus Playback frequency range: 20Hz to 20kHz
Output voltage: 5.0mV to 8mV
Load resistance: 47kΩ
DC resistance: about 800Ω
Compliance: L8.5/V7.8
Channel balance: 1.5 or less Channel separation: 20db
Cart type: MM
Cantilever: JICO Type S
Chip size: 0.7mil
Use: DJ
Stylus pressure: 3.5 to 4.5g
Needle life: Approximately 200 hours Weight: Approximately 5.6g (including needle)

<Review>
DJ KEN-ONE: "There are no issues with skipping, just like before! It's the same shape after all! As for sound quality, I've been using the M44G with a JICO fluorescent replacement stylus, but the J44A-7 I tried this time was designed with the Shure M44-7 in mind, and I get the impression that the mid- and low-range sounds are emphasized. (Powerful type)"

DJ Honda: "There's no skipping and the hardness is perfect."

DJ RENA: "When I'm DJing or scratching, I think these are excellent styluses because they have high sound quality, little skipping, and are light! They make vocals easier to hear, and they work well with DVS."

●DJ Yukichi: “For the past few years, I have been using a Concorde type stylus, but when I first bought the turntable, I loved the Shurem 44-7.
This time, it was said to be a replacement for that Shure product, so I felt a strong sense of nostalgia. At the same time, I was surprised once again by its greatest appeal, the lack of needle skipping, and I quickly became accustomed to it. It's perfect for analog turntablists. It also has high sound pressure, making it a truly "stable" model.

●DJ BUNTA: “There is very little skipping, and the sound quality and onset are all very well balanced.
The needle may jump a little until you've broken it in, but once you get used to it, it will feel right. The combination of the headshell and lead wires seems likely to further improve the sound quality, so it's up to the user to decide how to use it. I'm looking forward to using it for a while."

●DJ SYUNSUKE: "The solid, solid sound was really good. It's especially great for people who listen to old-school boombap hip-hop and jazz records. I often play hip-hop at events and DMCs, so I thought the sound really stood out when scratching or using two records."
I get the impression that it would be great to play the latest 808-based sounds at a loud volume. This is a perfect product, especially for those who have been using Shure for a long time.

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[JICO solid wood chips released in the CSS series]
Unlike ordinary chips, solid chips are made entirely of diamond.
The newly released solid tips have the same tip angle and round shape as regular round tips, but the diameter size is similar to that of the SAS series.
Please enjoy the sound of JICO solid wood chips.

[Precautions for use]
The "general lifespan" listed above is only a guideline. Even if the actual usage time is less than the "general lifespan," it may still be unusable due to factors such as usage conditions (such as using a needle with pressure other than the specified level or in a dusty environment) or deterioration over time.

[Product and other precautions]
Touching the tip of the record stylus will not only prevent it from functioning properly, but may also result in injury, so please handle with care. / Product specifications, standards, and appearance, such as knob color, may be changed without notice for improvement purposes. Please note this in advance. / Store record stylus and accessories away from direct sunlight, high temperatures, and humidity, and out of reach of children. / The color of the product image shown may differ slightly from that of the actual product due to image quality. / Company names and other names listed on the product page are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies.

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