LINN Adikt Replacement Stylus

Introducing the Adikt Stylus

Exceptional Entry-Level Performance for Vinyl Enthusiasts

The Linn Adikt Stylus is the replacement stylus assembly for the Linn Adikt moving magnet cartridge. It features a Gyger II stylus profile designed to retrieve a high level of musical detail from the record groove while maintaining the dynamic and engaging character of the Adikt cartridge.

More about the Precision Gyger II Stylus

Linn Adikt features a Gyger II replaceable stylus, designed to accurately follow the intricate information contained within the record groove. This advanced stylus profile provides excellent groove contact, helping to reduce distortion while improving high-frequency detail and overall resolution. The replaceable design also allows for straightforward maintenance and long-term performance.  As a replaceable stylus, it provides a cost-effective way to restore the performance of an existing Adikt cartridge without replacing the complete cartridge body. 

Key Features

• Gyger II stylus profile for precise and detailed groove tracking.
• Allows the stylus assembly to be replaced without replacing the complete Adikt cartridge.
• Lightweight aluminium cantilever designed to provide accurate tracking and responsive musical performance.
• Moving Magnet Compatibility, designed specifically for the Linn Adikt moving magnet cartridge.
• The Gyger II stylus profile is designed to retrieve fine musical detail while maintaining the dynamic character of the Adikt cartridge.
• Easy Cartridge Maintenance. A replacement stylus provides a straightforward way to restore the performance of an existing Adikt cartridge.
• Ideally suited to Linn LP12 systems equipped with the Adikt cartridge. 

Technical Specifications

Stylus Type
Gyger II replaceable stylus

Cartridge Type
Moving magnet (MM)

Cantilever
Aluminium tube

Tracking Force
1.5–2.0 g, with 1.75 g nominal tracking force

Recommended Load Resistance
47 kΩ

Recommended Load Capacitance
150–200 pF

Output Voltage
6.5 mV ± 1.5 dB at 5 cm/s, 1 kHz

Channel Separation
Better than 25 dB at 1 kHz

Channel Balance
±2 dB at 1 kHz

Cartridge Mass
7.0 g according to Linn's published specification

Compatibility
Designed specifically as a replacement stylus for the Linn Adikt moving magnet cartridge

Application
Suitable for Linn LP12-based vinyl playback systems using the Adikt cartridge. The Adikt is fitted as standard to the Majik LP12

Why We Like to Recommend the Linn Adikt Replacement Stylus

The Adikt Stylus is an excellent choice for owners who want to restore the performance of their existing Linn Adikt cartridge without replacing the complete cartridge. The Gyger II profile provides detailed and precise groove tracking, while the replaceable design makes maintaining the cartridge considerably more economical than replacing the entire assembly.

Linn specifically designed the Adikt to deliver a finely detailed and dynamic sound, and fitting the correct replacement stylus ensures the cartridge continues to perform as intended.