{"product_id":"sonotone-16taf-sd-stereo-ceramic-pickup-cartridge","title":"Vintage Sonotone 16TAF Stereo Ceramic Phono Cartridge","description":"\u003cp\u003eRestore the rich, high-output audio performance of your mid-century record changer with this original \u003cstrong\u003eSonotone 16TAF Stereo Ceramic Phono Cartridge\u003c\/strong\u003e. Highly sought after by vintage audio restoration enthusiasts, this classic high-compliance ceramic pickup element is engineered to deliver flat, robust frequency response directly into vintage tube amplification circuits without the need for a modern phono preamplifier.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eProduct Specifications:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eModel Number:\u003c\/strong\u003e 16TAF \/ 16TAF-SD \/ 16TAFSD\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sonotone (Also distributed under major service brands like Astatic)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eElement Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e High-Compliance Ceramic (Stereo)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOutput Voltage:\u003c\/strong\u003e ~0.4V to 0.5V (High Output)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTracking Force Range:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5.0 to 7.0 grams\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFrequency Response:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20 Hz – 20,000 Hz\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vintage \/ New Old Stock (NOS) or Bench-Tested Working Pull\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIndustry Cross-References \u0026amp; Compatibility:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Sonotone 16TAF directly replaces or crosses over to the following legacy manufacturer part numbers:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAstatic:\u003c\/strong\u003e 760, 760D\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eElectro-Voice (EV):\u003c\/strong\u003e 5553\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eV-M (Voice of Music):\u003c\/strong\u003e 25292-B\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdmiral:\u003c\/strong\u003e 409C43-2, 409C48-2\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMotorola:\u003c\/strong\u003e 59D60872A02\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSears Silvertone \/ Philco \/ Phonola \/ Webcor \/ Westinghouse:\u003c\/strong\u003e Multiple factory numbers referencing the 16T, 16TA, and 16TAF series assemblies.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eNatively accepts the \u003cstrong\u003eSonotone N9T \/ N16T \/ Type 808 series flip-over dual-sided needles\u003c\/strong\u003e (typically configured with an LP microgroove tip on one side and a 78 RPM tip on the reverse).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRestoration Note:\u003c\/strong\u003e Unlike older crystal elements that melt from humidity, ceramic elements like the 16TAF are highly durable over time. This premium unit has been fully inspected and bench-tested to ensure proper channel balance and standard structural compliance for reliable drop-in installation.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sonotone","offers":[{"title":"Open Box","offer_id":48122766753946,"sku":"SC0012","price":85.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/9477\/8778\/files\/8-Vintage_20Sonotone_2016TAF_20Stereo_20Ceramic_20Phono_20Cartridge.jpg?v=1779654763","url":"https:\/\/prellelectronics.com\/products\/sonotone-16taf-sd-stereo-ceramic-pickup-cartridge","provider":"Prell Electronics","version":"1.0","type":"link"}