JVC Z-4S
Moving Magnet phono cartridge by JVC, with a conical diamond stylus and half-inch mount, for simple and versatile vinyl playback.
Description
The JVC Z-4S is a Moving Magnet phono cartridge, designed to fit a turntable via a half-inch mount, the most widespread standard on removable headshells. It delivers a signal compatible with standard MM phono preamplifiers, with no additional electronics required.
Its stylus is a conical-shaped diamond, a simple grinding profile that favours stability in the groove over the finer detail retrieval of elliptical or line-contact profiles. The recommended tracking force is 1.75 g, a value that must be set precisely on the turntable's counterweight to ensure correct groove tracking without premature wear to either the record or the stylus itself.
This cartridge is intended for everyday vinyl listening, on a turntable fitted with a half-inch headshell mount. It suits anyone looking for a solution that is simple to install and set up, without demanding audiophile requirements, for day-to-day record listening.
Technical specifications
| Type | Moving Magnet (MM) phono cartridge |
| Stylus | Conical diamond (replaceable) |
| Mount | Half-inch |
| Tracking force | 1.75 g (recommended) |
What to check before buying used
Check the condition of the diamond stylus under a magnifying glass: a worn conical profile loses its precise groove tracking and accelerates record wear. Also check the cartridge body and connection pins, which can suffer from repeated mounting and removal on the headshell. Make sure the tracking force can be properly set to 1.75 g using the counterweight on the receiving turntable.
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