The Shure M78S monophonic cartridge is specifically designed for playing wide groove / 78 RPM records. The N78S replacement stylus can also be used in any of Shure's current line stereophonic cartridges, except the 44 series (M44-7 and M44G) for the same purpose.
Shure M78S Facts
Tone arm mount: standard 1/2 inch
Cartridge type: moving magnet
Cantilever: Shure Type I - Low mass, heat-treated aluminum alloy / tubular, 1.0 mil wall thickness / 30 mil diameter
Diamond stylus tip: polished natural gemstone, spherical, radius: 2.5 mil
Tracking force: effective at stylus tip, range: 1.5 to 3.0 grams
Output Voltage: Typical at 1 kHz: 4.0 mV RMS at 5 cm/sec peak velocity
Recommended load: 47 kilohms in parallel with 250 pf