| Title | Value |
|---|---|
| [XL-33L in white brackets] | 44L [33L in white brackets] |
| Type : | Moving coil cartridge |
| Figure 8 coil | |
| Round type air-core armature | |
| High-effciency magnetic circuit | |
| Output voltage : | 0,3mV (NAB, 1Khz, 5cm/s, 45°) |
| Frequency response : | 10Hz...40Khz (10Hz...35Khz) |
| Channel separation : | > 30dB (1Khz) (27dB) |
| Channel balance : | < 1dB (1Khz) (< 2dB) |
| DC resistance : | 40 Ohm |
| Impedance : | 40 Ohm (1Khz) |
| Load impedance : | 40 Ohm...100kOhm |
| 100 Ohm recommended | |
| Compliance : | 20 x 10-6 cm/dyne |
| Tracking force : | 1,2...1,8g |
| 1,5g recommended | |
| Stylus : | super elliptical, 0,3 x 0,8 mil nude diamond |
| Weight : | 6,2g. |
| Dimensions : | 1,78cm (height) |
| 2,3cm (depth) | |
| 1,27cm (width) | |
| 1,6cm (width with mounting area) | |
| List price : | 19,000¥ (44L) |
| Lifetime : | about 400 hours |
Sony XL-44L
Sony XL-33L
october 1980
1983
Later versions of the XL-55Pro.
Cheaper in price, sure, but in weight, too : a fair chunk of the reduction comes from the absence of integrated magnesium headshell. And this has a sizeable advantage : you can use them on any tonearm you want !
The 44L (red body) and 33L (blue body) differ only in specs : the 44L has more extended frequency response, better channel separation and channel balance. Specs-wise, it is quite close to the XL-55.
I have two 44L, both NOS, the first of which makes wonders on my PS-X800 and PS-8750. Don't be misled by the dull sound of the break in period (if you find one new) : the 44L is a gem.
Note #1 :
Load impedance : the 44L and 33L need at least 100 Ohm.
Note #2 :
Not to be mistaken with the older XL-44 (no "L"), XL-44B, XL-33 (no "L") or XL-33S.
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