Stanton's 680 cartridge has been a favorite amongst club deejays and those demanding full, loud sound for many years. This newest version has balanced that famous club sound quality with more modern dj performance so that it not only sounds great, but can also do everything you need (scratch, back cue, etc). Part of the reason for this is the spherical stylus (better for scratching) that the 680 now uses, but it's also due to the 680's extremely forgiving suspension. It was designed for abusive use in club situations- which means wobbly tables, uneven turntables, bumping, etc- and this translates just as well to scratching. The sound specs have not changed at all, and it still offers a wide frequency response at 20Hz to 18kHz and big 7.0mV output. Recommended for club use for their sound quality, reliability, and ruggedness.

- club dj / mixing cartridge
- improved scratch ability
- rugged design
- stable suspension
- standard 1/2" mount
- spherical stylus
- high 7.0mV output
- 2.0-5.0g tracking force
- 20-18,000Hz frequency response
- 1 year warranty

- mounting hardware
- headshell weight

reviewed by the mgmnt