Garrott Bros P77/SAS MM

About the Garrott Bros P77/SAS MM

The Garrott Bros P77/SAS MM cartridge is a finely engineered moving magnet stereo cartridge that harmoniously combines the best features of moving magnet, moving coil, and variable reluctance designs. It features specially designed critical acoustic damping to control unwanted resonances, resulting in a warm and musical sound. The cartridge uses a suspension of unusual accuracy to extract groove signals with utmost fidelity and a special 'low Q' dual-tube alloy cantilever for rigidity and minimal transmission loss. The custom Garrott MicroScanner II gem-quality, grain-oriented parabolic diamond stylus ensures super-accurate groove tracing and treble control with unusually low surface noise, providing an excellent signal-to-noise ratio. Its special magnetic circuit delivers delicate positional information, a wide sound stage, and exceptional channel separation. High-output coils eliminate the need for step-up devices, and individual fine-tuning under microscopes enhances mid-range sound projection, reminiscent of the Decca variable magnetic reluctance design but with added warmth. The cartridge offers the dynamics of moving coil cartridges without brittle treble or listening fatigue, producing a smooth, easy-listening sound with realistic, clear mid-range. It suits traditional 1/2" mount tonearms and is ideal for audiophiles seeking high fidelity analog sound reproduction.