{"product_id":"garrott-brothers-p-77i-mm-phono-cartridge","title":"Garrott Brothers - P-77i - MM Phono Cartridge","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\" data-sourcepos=\"7:1-7:435;155-589\"\u003eThe impossible, achieved. The Garrott P-77i is a uniquely engineered Australian MM cartridge that harmoniously combines the best characteristics of moving magnet, moving coil, and variable reluctance (Decca) designs — with a custom MicroScanner II grain-oriented parabolic diamond, dual-tube alloy cantilever, and individually fine-tuned mid-range. A cartridge that reveals the hitherto unrealised potential of your record collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"border-border-200 border-t-0.5 my-3 mx-1.5\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\" class=\"text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\" data-sourcepos=\"13:1-13:29;625-653\"\u003eThe Impossible, Achieved\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\" data-sourcepos=\"15:1-15:414;655-1068\"\u003eFor decades, cartridge designers have faced what seemed an irreconcilable choice — the dynamic energy of moving coil, the smooth musicality of moving magnet, or the startling mid-range clarity of variable reluctance (Decca) design. Each approach brought virtues that the others could not. Each brought compromises the others avoided. The consensus was that combining the best of all three was simply not possible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\" data-sourcepos=\"17:1-17:29;1070-1098\"\u003eThe Garrott P-77i disagrees.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\" data-sourcepos=\"19:1-19:606;1100-1705\"\u003eDesigned and individually hand-tuned by the Garrott Brothers in Australia, the P-77i is a moving magnet cartridge that achieves what the industry had considered impossible — a harmonious synthesis of all three major cartridge design philosophies. The dynamics of a moving coil without the brittle treble and listening fatigue that MC designs can introduce. The smooth, easy-listening character of the finest MM cartridges. And the realistic, clear mid-range projection for which Decca variable reluctance designs are so justifiably celebrated — without the warmth deficit that characterises that approach.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\" data-sourcepos=\"21:1-21:347;1707-2053\"\u003eThe result is a cartridge that reveals hitherto unrealised performance from your carefully preserved record collection. Previously, this level of performance has only been approached by the most expensive moving coil cartridges. The P-77i makes it accessible — without costly step-up transformers, without complex loading, and without compromise.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\" class=\"text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\" data-sourcepos=\"23:1-23:59;2055-2113\"\u003eThe MicroScanner II — Grain-Oriented Parabolic Diamond\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\" data-sourcepos=\"25:1-25:576;2115-2690\"\u003eAt the heart of the P-77i is Garrott's custom-designed MicroScanner II — a gem-quality, grain-oriented parabolic diamond stylus engineered for super-accurate groove tracing and treble control. The parabolic profile provides a contact patch finely optimised for high-frequency retrieval — recovering the finest groove detail with exceptional accuracy while exerting minimal pressure on the vinyl. The grain-oriented diamond means the stylus is aligned along the crystal's hardest axis, ensuring maximum durability and consistency of performance over thousands of hours of use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\" data-sourcepos=\"27:1-27:228;2692-2919\"\u003eThe sonic reward is immediately apparent: unusually low surface noise, an excellent signal-to-noise ratio, and a treble that is extended and accurate without the brightness or hardness that lesser stylus profiles can introduce.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\" class=\"text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\" data-sourcepos=\"29:1-29:55;2921-2975\"\u003eDual-Tube Alloy Cantilever — Rigidity Without Mass\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\" data-sourcepos=\"31:1-31:480;2977-3456\"\u003eThe P-77i's \"low Q\" dual-tube alloy cantilever represents a departure from conventional single-tube cantilever design. The dual-tube configuration provides exceptional rigidity — minimising transmission losses between stylus and generator — while maintaining a low mass that allows rapid, accurate tracking across the full frequency range. This combination of rigidity and agility is essential to the P-77i's ability to extract the finest groove signals with the utmost fidelity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\" class=\"text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\" data-sourcepos=\"33:1-33:57;3458-3514\"\u003eCritical Acoustic Damping \u0026amp; Special Magnetic Circuit\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\" data-sourcepos=\"35:1-35:361;3516-3876\"\u003eThe P-77i's suspension has been engineered with unusual accuracy to extract groove signals with maximum fidelity across the full dynamic range of the recording. Specially designed critical acoustic damping controls unwanted resonances — delivering the warmth and musicality of sound that distinguishes the finest cartridges from those that merely measure well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\" data-sourcepos=\"37:1-37:354;3878-4231\"\u003eThe special magnetic circuit has been optimised to provide unusually delicate positional information — producing a \"sound stage\" and channel separation that reveals the spatial intent of the recording engineer with a clarity that brings the performance into the room. Channel separation of 25dB (typical at 1kHz) confirms what the ear immediately hears.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\" class=\"text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\" data-sourcepos=\"39:1-39:49;4233-4281\"\u003eIndividually Fine-Tuned Under the Microscope\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\" data-sourcepos=\"41:1-41:463;4283-4745\"\u003eEvery Garrott P-77i is individually fine-tuned under Garrott microscopes — a manufacturing discipline that cannot be replicated by mass-production processes and that accounts for the mid-range sound projection that sets this cartridge apart. This is the same quality of mid-range that has made Decca variable reluctance cartridges legendary among serious listeners for decades — but delivered without the warmth deficit that limits the Decca design's musicality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\" class=\"text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\" data-sourcepos=\"43:1-43:44;4747-4790\"\u003eHigh-Output Coils — No Step-Up Required\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\" data-sourcepos=\"45:1-45:461;4792-5252\"\u003eWith a 4mV output at the standard reference velocity of 3.54cm\/s, the P-77i works directly with any standard MM phono stage — eliminating the need for the costly, sonically compromising step-up transformers or high-gain MC phono stages that moving coil cartridges demand. At a recommended tracking force of 1.8 grams and with a compliance of 18×10⁻⁶ cm\/dyne, the P-77i is compatible with a wide range of medium-mass tonearms and will be gentle on your records.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"border-border-200 border-t-0.5 my-3 mx-1.5\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\" class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\" data-sourcepos=\"49:1-49:17;5259-5275\"\u003eFeature Cards\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\" class=\"text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\" data-sourcepos=\"51:1-51:66;5277-5342\"\u003e💎 Garrott MicroScanner II — Grain-Oriented Parabolic Diamond\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\" data-sourcepos=\"52:1-52:217;5343-5559\"\u003eA custom gem-quality, grain-oriented parabolic diamond stylus engineered for super-accurate groove tracing, excellent signal-to-noise ratio, and unusually low surface noise — durable, precise, and kind to your vinyl.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\" class=\"text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\" data-sourcepos=\"54:1-54:76;5561-5636\"\u003e🔬 Three-Design Synthesis — MC Dynamics, MM Musicality, Decca Mid-Range\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\" data-sourcepos=\"55:1-55:243;5637-5879\"\u003eThe P-77i achieves what was considered impossible — harmoniously combining the dynamic energy of moving coil, the smooth warmth of moving magnet, and the legendary mid-range clarity of variable reluctance (Decca) design in a single cartridge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\" class=\"text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\" data-sourcepos=\"57:1-57:58;5881-5938\"\u003e🏗️ Dual-Tube Alloy Cantilever — Low Q, High Rigidity\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\" data-sourcepos=\"58:1-58:243;5939-6181\"\u003eA specially designed \"low Q\" dual-tube alloy cantilever minimises transmission losses and maximises groove-tracing accuracy — providing the rigidity needed for faithful signal extraction with the low mass required for agile, precise tracking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\" class=\"text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\" data-sourcepos=\"60:1-60:46;6183-6228\"\u003e🇦🇺 Individually Hand-Tuned in Australia\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\" data-sourcepos=\"61:1-61:235;6229-6463\"\u003eEvery P-77i is individually fine-tuned under Garrott microscopes — a craft-level manufacturing discipline that ensures the mid-range projection and spatial resolution that distinguish this cartridge from any mass-produced alternative.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"border-border-200 border-t-0.5 my-3 mx-1.5\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\" class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\" data-sourcepos=\"65:1-65:24;6470-6493\"\u003eEditorial Blockquote\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\" data-sourcepos=\"67:1-68:19;6495-6891\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"The Garrott P-77i gives you the dynamics of moving coil cartridges without the typical MC brittle treble and listening fatigue — the smooth, easy-listening sound of the best MM cartridges — and the realistic, clear mid-range for which Decca cartridges are renowned. Previously this level of performance has only been approached by the most expensive moving coil cartridges.\"\u003c\/em\u003e — Garrott Brothers\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"border-border-200 border-t-0.5 my-3 mx-1.5\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\" class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\" data-sourcepos=\"72:1-72:23;6898-6920\"\u003eAt-a-Glance Bullets\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\" class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3 print:block print:space-y-1\" data-sourcepos=\"74:1-89:13;6922-7696\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\" data-sourcepos=\"74:1-74:62;6922-6983\"\u003eMM cartridge — high-output, no step-up transformer required\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\" data-sourcepos=\"75:1-75:72;6984-7055\"\u003eThree-design synthesis: MC dynamics + MM musicality + Decca mid-range\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\" data-sourcepos=\"76:1-76:85;7056-7140\"\u003eCustom Garrott MicroScanner II gem-quality grain-oriented parabolic diamond stylus\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\" data-sourcepos=\"77:1-77:83;7141-7223\"\u003e\"Low Q\" dual-tube alloy cantilever — exceptional rigidity, low transmission loss\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\" data-sourcepos=\"78:1-78:74;7224-7297\"\u003eCritically damped suspension — unusual accuracy, warmth, and musicality\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\" data-sourcepos=\"79:1-79:76;7298-7373\"\u003eSpecial magnetic circuit — delicate positional information and soundstage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\" data-sourcepos=\"80:1-80:52;7374-7425\"\u003eIndividually fine-tuned under Garrott microscopes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\" data-sourcepos=\"81:1-81:25;7426-7450\"\u003eOutput: 4mV (3.54cm\/s)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\" data-sourcepos=\"82:1-82:40;7451-7490\"\u003eFrequency response: 20Hz–20kHz (±2dB)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\" data-sourcepos=\"83:1-83:43;7491-7533\"\u003eChannel separation: 25dB (typical, 1kHz)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\" data-sourcepos=\"84:1-84:41;7534-7574\"\u003eCompliance (Vert\/Lat): 18×10⁻⁶ cm\/dyne\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\" data-sourcepos=\"85:1-85:31;7575-7605\"\u003eTracking force: 1.8g (±0.1g)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\" data-sourcepos=\"86:1-86:24;7606-7629\"\u003eInput impedance: 47kΩ\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\" data-sourcepos=\"87:1-87:15;7630-7644\"\u003eWeight: 5.8g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\" data-sourcepos=\"88:1-88:39;7645-7683\"\u003eDesigned and hand-tuned in Australia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\" data-sourcepos=\"89:1-89:13;7684-7696\"\u003eRRP: A$799\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"border-border-200 border-t-0.5 my-3 mx-1.5\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\" class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\" data-sourcepos=\"93:1-93:18;7703-7720\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\" class=\"overflow-x-auto w-full px-2 mb-6 print:overflow-x-visible\" data-sourcepos=\"95:1-108:24;7722-8238\"\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"min-w-full border-collapse text-sm leading-[1.7] whitespace-normal\"\u003e\n\u003cthead class=\"text-left\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\" class=\"text-text-100 border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.6)] py-2 pr-4 align-top font-bold\"\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\" class=\"text-text-100 border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.6)] py-2 pr-4 align-top font-bold\"\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eType\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eMoving Magnet (MM) Phono Cartridge\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eStylus\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eGarrott MicroScanner II — gem-quality, grain-oriented parabolic diamond\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eCantilever\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\"Low Q\" dual-tube alloy\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eOutput Voltage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e4mV (at 3.54cm\/s)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eFrequency Response\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e20Hz–20kHz (±2dB)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eChannel Separation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e25dB typical (1kHz)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eCompliance (Vert\/Lat)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e18×10⁻⁶ cm\/dyne\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eTracking Force\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e1.8g (±0.1g)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eInput Impedance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e47kΩ\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e5.8g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eCountry of Origin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eAustralia\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003ePrice (AUD)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eA$799\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"border-border-200 border-t-0.5 my-3 mx-1.5\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\" class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\" data-sourcepos=\"112:1-112:17;8245-8261\"\u003eClosing Quote\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\" data-sourcepos=\"114:1-114:218;8263-8480\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"The Garrott P-77i is the cartridge that does the impossible — bringing together three design philosophies in one beautifully engineered, hand-tuned Australian instrument. Your records have never sounded like this.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Garrot Brothers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45286625902707,"sku":"P77i","price":799.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2109\/2929\/files\/GB_P77i_TP_BG.webp?v=1785207769","url":"https:\/\/www.theaudiotailor.com.au\/products\/garrott-brothers-p-77i-mm-phono-cartridge","provider":"The Audio Tailor","version":"1.0","type":"link"}