{"product_id":"emt-hsd-006","title":"EMT HSD 006 MC cartridge ","description":"\u003cmain class=\"content-main\" id=\"content-main\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"container-main\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"cms-page\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"cms-sections\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"cms-section  pos-0 cms-section-default\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"cms-section-default boxed\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"cms-block  pos-2 cms-block-product-description-reviews position-relative\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"cms-block-container\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"cms-block-container-row row cms-row\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-12\" data-cms-element-id=\"c1cc12c95266486a8ca64d84d7840615\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-detail-tabs cms-element-product-description-reviews\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"card card-tabs\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-detail-tabs-content card-body\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"tab-content\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"tab-pane fade show active\" id=\"description-tab-b5e88f47c9f7409ea60cbf16b15a1839-pane\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"description-tab-b5e88f47c9f7409ea60cbf16b15a1839\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"offcanvas-body\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-detail-description tab-pane-container\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-detail-description-text\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"sync4-date--14.02.2025 12:09:56--sync4-version-24.1.1.2\"\u003e\n\n\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"248\" data-start=\"231\"\u003e We think\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n \u003cp data-end=\"864\" data-start=\"249\"\u003eWe believe the EMT HSD 006 is far more than just a cartridge. It bridges the decades-long tradition of professional studio technology and the passion of audiophile music reproduction in the private listening room. What was originally developed for uncompromising use in broadcasting is now a tool that allows music lovers to experience the magic of vinyl in a quality that is both precise, emotional, and timeless. The HSD 006 reveals that music is more than mere information—it's an experience that can be felt, grasped, and rediscovered in every detail.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr data-end=\"869\" data-start=\"866\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"896\" data-start=\"871\"\u003e Product presentation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n \u003cp data-end=\"1346\" data-start=\"897\"\u003eThe EMT HSD 006 is a \u003cstrong data-end=\"953\" data-start=\"921\"\u003emoving coil (MC) cartridge\u003c\/strong\u003e that carries the DNA of the legendary EMT TSD 15—one of the most well-known and durable cartridge systems in the world. While the TSD 15 has dominated broadcast studios since 1965, the HSD 006, with its modernized details and finely tuned technology, is aimed at discerning audiophiles who want to not just hear their records, but experience them in all their musical depth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp data-end=\"1882\" data-start=\"1348\"\u003eThe HSD 006's housing is made of aluminum and anodized red—a tribute to the classic EMT color scheme, which has enjoyed global recognition for decades. With its robust construction, precise manufacturing in Switzerland, and careful material selection, the HSD 006 is designed for a long service life. It belongs to the current EMT generation, manufactured by HiFiction in Winterthur—a company that combines Swiss precision, craftsmanship, and musicality like no other.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-end=\"2063\" data-start=\"1884\"\u003e The HSD 006 is therefore not just any high-end product, but a well-thought-out tool with a clear origin: \u003cstrong data-end=\"2062\" data-start=\"2001\"\u003efrom the world of professionals – for the world of music lovers\u003c\/strong\u003e .\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr data-end=\"2068\" data-start=\"2065\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"2102\" data-start=\"2070\"\u003e Special features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-end=\"2210\" data-start=\"2103\"\u003e What makes the HSD 006 special? Several features clearly distinguish it from competing products:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-end=\"2459\" data-start=\"2214\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-end=\"2232\" data-start=\"2214\"\u003eEMT Studio DNA\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cbr data-end=\"2235\" data-start=\"2232\"\u003eThe generator is derived directly from the legendary TSD series. Proven in broadcast studios for decades, it still delivers an unparalleled balance of reliability, robustness, and musical authenticity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-end=\"2721\" data-start=\"2463\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-end=\"2494\" data-start=\"2463\"\u003eSuper Fine Line (SFL) needle\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"2497\" data-start=\"2494\"\u003e With the SFL stylus, the HSD 006 penetrates deep into the groove and extracts even the finest information. This translates to more precise highs, better resolution of details, and greater clarity in vocals and instruments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-end=\"2962\" data-start=\"2725\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-end=\"2749\" data-start=\"2725\"\u003eAluminum cantilever\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"2752\" data-start=\"2749\"\u003e The aluminum cantilever offers a perfect balance between rigidity and musicality. It contributes significantly to the HSD 006's extremely controlled, natural sound.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-end=\"3207\" data-start=\"2966\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-end=\"3009\" data-start=\"2966\"\u003eSolid aluminum housing, red anodized\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cbr data-end=\"3012\" data-start=\"3009\"\u003eNot just a visual statement, but above all functional: The housing offers low resonance, protects the generator and, with its weight of 12 grams, ensures stability on the tonearm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-end=\"3370\" data-start=\"3211\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-end=\"3228\" data-start=\"3211\"\u003eAlNiCo magnet\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"3231\" data-start=\"3228\"\u003e The heart of the generator. Nickel-plated AlNiCo ensures linear magnetic fields, enabling extremely clean signal conversion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-end=\"3624\" data-start=\"3374\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-end=\"3399\" data-start=\"3374\"\u003eHigh output voltage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"3402\" data-start=\"3399\"\u003e At 1.05 mV at 5 cm\/s, the HSD 006 is comparatively powerful for an MC system. This makes it compatible with a wide range of phono preamplifiers—even those not specifically designed for low-output MCs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-end=\"3868\" data-start=\"3628\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-end=\"3670\" data-start=\"3628\"\u003eEasy installation thanks to threaded holes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"3673\" data-start=\"3670\"\u003e Practical and typical of EMT: The pickup features integrated threaded holes. This eliminates the need for tedious handling of nuts, making installation particularly secure and straightforward.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr data-end=\"3873\" data-start=\"3870\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"3903\" data-start=\"3875\"\u003e Technology \u0026amp; Materials\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n \u003cp data-end=\"4008\" data-start=\"3904\"\u003eThe HSD 006 is a prime example of EMT's philosophy: \u003cstrong data-end=\"4005\" data-start=\"3961\"\u003etechnical excellence in the service of music\u003c\/strong\u003e .\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-end=\"4255\" data-start=\"4012\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-end=\"4025\" data-start=\"4012\"\u003egenerator\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"4028\" data-start=\"4025\"\u003e Based on the TSD generator, which has been renowned for its linear, musical reproduction for decades, the engineers have adapted it in the HSD 006 to ensure perfect harmony even in demanding home setups.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-end=\"4559\" data-start=\"4259\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-end=\"4278\" data-start=\"4259\"\u003eNeedle \u0026amp; Cut\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"4281\" data-start=\"4278\"\u003e The Super Fine Line (SFL) stylus is a modern cut that enables particularly deep and precise tracking. Compared to elliptical styluses, it achieves a larger contact area with the groove, reducing distortion and prolonging the life of records.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-end=\"4809\" data-start=\"4563\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-end=\"4577\" data-start=\"4563\"\u003eCantilever\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cbr data-end=\"4580\" data-start=\"4577\"\u003eAluminum is an ideal material: stiff enough to transmit precise movements, but not so brittle that it becomes unnaturally hard. The cantilever transfers the needle's energy to the coils with high precision.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-end=\"5039\" data-start=\"4813\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-end=\"4832\" data-start=\"4813\"\u003eCoils \u0026amp; Magnet\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"4835\" data-start=\"4832\"\u003e The HSD 006 utilizes AlNiCo magnets, which have been valued for their musicality for decades. They provide stable, clean magnet guidance, which is crucial for the natural sound.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-end=\"5272\" data-start=\"5043\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-end=\"5054\" data-start=\"5043\"\u003eHousing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"5057\" data-start=\"5054\"\u003e CNC-machined aluminum, red anodized—low-resonance, dimensionally stable, and visually iconic. Its 12-gram weight ensures compatibility with a wide range of medium- to high-mass tonearms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr data-end=\"5277\" data-start=\"5274\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"5312\" data-start=\"5279\"\u003e Sustainability \u0026amp; Manufacturing\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-end=\"5451\" data-start=\"5313\"\u003e EMT has always stood for products that are durable and repairable. Unlike many other manufacturers, EMT consciously focuses on:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp data-end=\"5531\" data-start=\"5455\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"5483\" data-start=\"5455\"\u003eManufactured in Switzerland\u003c\/strong\u003e – handcrafted by trained specialists.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-end=\"5722\" data-start=\"5534\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-end=\"5565\" data-start=\"5534\"\u003eSustainable repairability\u003c\/strong\u003e – EMT offers factory service for needle replacement, generator repairs, and maintenance. This makes the HSD 006 not a disposable item, but a long-lasting investment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-end=\"5869\" data-start=\"5725\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-end=\"5761\" data-start=\"5725\"\u003eUse of high-quality materials\u003c\/strong\u003e – aluminum, AlNiCo, precision-ground needles – all designed for durability and sustainability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-end=\"6005\" data-start=\"5872\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-end=\"5886\" data-start=\"5872\"\u003eShort distances\u003c\/strong\u003e – production in Europe eliminates long transport routes from Asia, which reduces the ecological footprint.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-end=\"6131\" data-start=\"6007\"\u003e This makes the HSD 006 a product that is exemplary in terms of \u003cstrong data-end=\"6091\" data-start=\"6061\"\u003eecological responsibility\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong data-end=\"6114\" data-start=\"6096\"\u003esustainability\u003c\/strong\u003e .\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr data-end=\"6136\" data-start=\"6133\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"6169\" data-start=\"6138\"\u003e Technical data (specs)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n \u003cp data-end=\"6203\" data-start=\"6173\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"6184\" data-start=\"6173\"\u003eSystem:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moving Coil (MC)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-end=\"6240\" data-start=\"6206\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-end=\"6216\" data-start=\"6206\"\u003eNeedle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Super Fine Line (SFL)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-end=\"6270\" data-start=\"6243\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-end=\"6258\" data-start=\"6243\"\u003eCantilever:\u003c\/strong\u003e aluminum\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-end=\"6308\" data-start=\"6273\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-end=\"6284\" data-start=\"6273\"\u003eMagnet:\u003c\/strong\u003e AlNiCo, nickel-plated\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-end=\"6349\" data-start=\"6311\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-end=\"6323\" data-start=\"6311\"\u003eHousing:\u003c\/strong\u003e aluminum, red anodized\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-end=\"6371\" data-start=\"6352\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-end=\"6364\" data-start=\"6352\"\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12 g\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-end=\"6408\" data-start=\"6374\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-end=\"6391\" data-start=\"6374\"\u003eFrequency response:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20 – 25,000 Hz\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-end=\"6451\" data-start=\"6411\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-end=\"6432\" data-start=\"6411\"\u003eOutput voltage:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.05 mV @ 5 cm\/s\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-end=\"6483\" data-start=\"6454\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-end=\"6474\" data-start=\"6454\"\u003eInternal resistance:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2×24 Ω\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-end=\"6520\" data-start=\"6486\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-end=\"6506\" data-start=\"6486\"\u003eRecommended load:\u003c\/strong\u003e 200 – 300 Ω\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-end=\"6548\" data-start=\"6523\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-end=\"6540\" data-start=\"6523\"\u003eTracking force:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2.4 g\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-end=\"6591\" data-start=\"6551\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-end=\"6585\" data-start=\"6551\"\u003eVertical scanning angle (VTA):\u003c\/strong\u003e 23°\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-end=\"6620\" data-start=\"6594\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-end=\"6609\" data-start=\"6594\"\u003eCompliance:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12 µm\/mN\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr data-end=\"6625\" data-start=\"6622\"\u003e\n\n \u003ch3 data-end=\"6663\" data-start=\"6627\"\u003eTest reports \/ press reviews\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-end=\"613\" data-start=\"351\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-end=\"365\" data-start=\"351\"\u003eLP Magazine\u003c\/strong\u003e : \"The EMT HSD 006 is a pickup that impresses not only with its technical precision, but above all with its emotional response. Voices have a full body, and instruments are portrayed with a naturalness that immediately captivates.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-end=\"853\" data-start=\"617\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-end=\"631\" data-start=\"617\"\u003eimage hifi\u003c\/strong\u003e : \"The HSD 006 proves to be a worthy successor to EMT's studio legends. It delivers colorful, rhythmically gripping, yet controlled performance—one of those rare combinations rarely found in this price range.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-end=\"1088\" data-start=\"857\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-end=\"871\" data-start=\"857\"\u003eStereoplay\u003c\/strong\u003e : \"With the HSD 006, EMT succeeds in combining traditional studio DNA with modern detail resolution. The enormous soundstage and the clarity of complex passages are particularly noteworthy.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp data-end=\"1328\" data-start=\"1092\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1108\" data-start=\"1092\"\u003eMint Magazine\u003c\/strong\u003e : \"A pickup that continues the EMT tradition yet has been audibly refined. The HSD 006 is not a sober analyst, but a musical storyteller—and that's precisely what makes it so desirable.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr data-end=\"7479\" data-start=\"7476\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"7524\" data-start=\"7481\"\u003e 8. Background \/ History \/ Development\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-end=\"7639\" data-start=\"7525\"\u003e The history of EMT is the story of a brand that has always been closely associated with professional broadcasting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-end=\"7709\" data-start=\"7643\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-end=\"7651\" data-start=\"7643\"\u003e1940\u003c\/strong\u003e : Founded in Berlin, initially with measurement and sound technology.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-end=\"7856\" data-start=\"7712\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-end=\"7727\" data-start=\"7712\"\u003e1950s\/60s\u003c\/strong\u003e : EMT becomes world-famous for studio turntables such as the EMT 927 and EMT 930. These machines shaped broadcast studios worldwide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-end=\"7951\" data-start=\"7859\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-end=\"7867\" data-start=\"7859\"\u003e1965\u003c\/strong\u003e : Introduction of the TSD 15 pickup – still a benchmark in analog technology today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp data-end=\"8101\" data-start=\"7954\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"7962\" data-start=\"7954\"\u003e2018\u003c\/strong\u003e : Cartridge production relocated to HiFiction in Switzerland. Since then, all EMT models have been manufactured there with uncompromising quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-end=\"8308\" data-start=\"8103\"\u003e The HSD 006 is part of this tradition – it carries the legacy of the TSD 15 into the present, complemented by modern materials, more precise manufacturing and a design that is both nostalgic and contemporary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr data-end=\"8313\" data-start=\"8310\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"8361\" data-start=\"8315\"\u003e 9. Basic knowledge (optional) – MC vs. MM\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-end=\"8825\" data-start=\"8362\"\u003e The EMT HSD 006 is an \u003cstrong data-end=\"8399\" data-start=\"8386\"\u003eMC cartridge\u003c\/strong\u003e . Unlike MM (moving magnet) cartridges, MC cartridges have moving coils and a stationary magnet. This results in less moving mass—and thus more precise, detailed pickup. The downside: MC cartridges are more complex and usually cannot be replaced by the user. 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