Turntable Cartridges

Newcomer to the Sumiko Oyster series the Sumiko Wellfleet Moving Magnet Cartridge is the next step in this quality collection. Optimising the design of the Moonstone Sumiko have introduced a highly polished nude elliptical stylus which cuts down on the tip mass enabling a more responsive accurate listening experience. With improved suspension and housing to control resonance the results will extend the soundscape of your vinyl to new levels of detail with every beat voice and crescendo reproduced in finer accuracy. Easily interchangeable with the Rainier Olympia and Moonstone styli the Sumiko Wellfleet is an excellent upgrade for existing users on their path to audio perfection. This also allows …

MoFi cartridges are designed by looking at where a record starts. On a cutting lathe like the model used at Mobile Fidelity Sound Lab. UltraTracker features a V Twin dual magnet generator that mirrors the layout of the cutting head that originally makes a records grooves. Employing two low mass powerful magnets aligned in a V formation parallel with the record grooves UltraTracker features excellent tracking ability.

The Ortofon 2M Black Verso MM Cartridge is the flagship of the range built with screws suitable for bottom-mounted headshells. This is the ideal solution for installations where screws cannot be fitted through the top of the headshell. The dimensions and weight of the cartridge as a whole are compatible with a wide range of modern tonearms and turntables.As the top performer of the range the 2M Black features a precision-machined nude Shibata diamond stylus mounted to an upgraded engine comprising of split pole magnets and an intricate silver-plated copper coil system. With its ultra-thin and highly polished profile this stylus can trace the groove over a larger contact area ultimately maximising …

Easily SUMIKOs most ambitious moving magnet cartridge to date the Amethyst features a nude line-contact stylus and an upgraded generator assembly providing ultra-low noise hair-raising dynamics and superior tracking. This unique setup benefits from the same physically-generated electromotive forces fundamental to MM designs which accurately recreate the original sound of any recording.

The Sumiko Blue Point No. 3 High Moving Coil Cartridge is brimming with quality and will hone the sound of your favourite vinyl records. Handcrafted in Japan the Blue Point no. 3 MC cartridge has an aluminium cantilever and a robust stylus so it can accurately track the groove of your vinyl. Equipped with an internal impedance of 135 ohms 13Hz - 35kHz frequency response and 2.5mV @ 1kHz output voltage create a solid diverse sound that will enhance your favourite music. The Sumiko Blue Point coil also offers a 20° vertical tracking angle and a tracking force range of 1.8g - 2.2g so you can get accurate audio and immerse yourself in the sound.

The Pro-Ject Pick it MC 3 Cartridge is a moving coil turntable cartridge with an overhead mounting design for effortless integration into a headshell. Being Moving Coil means this cartridge offers unparalleled audio performance and is suitable for the most discerning audiophiles. The spherical diamond stylus ensures precise tracking capturing every nuance from your vinyl records.Further enhancing its performance and longevity is the cryogenically-treated aluminium cantilever enhancing durability while maintaining optimal sound quality. If youre just starting your vinyl journey with moving coil technology and want top-quality equipment from the outset or if you have a seasoned ear and want to …

The Ortofon 2M Black Premounted MM Cartridge is the flagship of the range and comes pre-screwed to the Ortofon SH-4 Headshell. Its design prioritises ease of installation with an SME connector that is compatible with the majority of modern-day tonearms and turntables.As the top performer of the range the 2M Black features a precision-machined nude Shibata diamond stylus mounted to an upgraded engine comprising of split pole magnets and an intricate silver-plated copper coil system. With its ultra-thin and highly polished profile this stylus can trace the groove over a larger contact area ultimately maximising its ability to retrieve accurate information and presenting deeper insight into each …

The Sumiko Blue Point No. 3 High Moving Coil Cartridge is brimming with quality and will hone the sound of your favourite vinyl records. Handcrafted in Japan the Blue Point no. 3 MC cartridge has an aluminium cantilever and a robust stylus so it can accurately track the groove of your vinyl. Equipped with an internal impedance of 135 ohms 13Hz - 35kHz frequency response and 2.5mV @ 1kHz output voltage create a solid diverse sound that will enhance your favourite music. The Sumiko Blue Point coil also offers a 20° vertical tracking angle and a tracking force range of 1.8g - 2.2g so you can get accurate audio and immerse yourself in the sound.

Clearaudios V2 MM technology uses ebony as a resonanceresistant body. Other ingredients of the recipe for success are the most effective reduction of moving mass an optimised polishing technique for the stylus and highly effective cartridge damping.

The Goldring Legacy is audiophile quality. This fantastic top of the range moving coil cartridge is highly regarded thanks to its smooth and detailed sound. The stylus is a very low mass Vital fine line diamond which is highly polished and gives extremely low distortion. For convenience and rigidity it has threaded inserts allowing the cartridge to be easily mounted and accurately aligned into the headshell.

The Ortofon Concorde Music Black LVB 250 Replacement Stylus represents the top of the range featuring a flagship Nude Shibata diamond tip with a boron cantilever for lightweight responsive and faithful performance. As each cartridge in the Concorde Music series uses the same body and generating system you can use this as a means of upgrading straight to the ranges peak performance from any lower model without having to replace the entire cartridge.

MoFi cartridges are designed by looking at where a record starts. On a cutting lathe like the model used at Mobile Fidelity Sound Lab. MasterTracker features a V Twin dual magnet generator that mirrors the layout of the cutting head that originally makes a records grooves. Employing two low-mass powerful magnets aligned in a V formation parallel with the record grooves MasterTracker accurately extracts music from your LPs and features stellar tracking ability.

The Songbird comes in at a much needed price point perfect for launching the part-time audiophile into some serious listening. As its name suggests this open-architecture moving coil cartridge excels at providing colorful and rich vocals and highlights the powerful low and mid-end of funk and rock. The long 7-micron stylus face will handle different cutting angles well and this cartridge is also great at providing some excitement to otherwise anemic classical system setups.

With the Clearaudio Concept MC Cartridge audiophile explorers experience what magnetic circuit optimization can do in practice: this pickup elicits sound-proof sounds from records and represents nothing less than a revolution in its class.

The Ortofon 2MR Black LVB 250 Cartridge is a notable enhancement of the 2M Black providing accurate vinyl playback on low-profile turntables. It features a premium nude Shibata diamond stylus on a boron cantilever allowing for detailed sound reproduction with excellent responsiveness. Taking the sound further the Nano Tube suspension system offers high-quality dampening and minimised vibrations. The cartridges height has also been reduced to 14mm to ensure great tonearm adaptability and an accurate vertical tracking angle (VTA). By utilising Ortofons split-pole pin technology this MM cartridge reduces eddy currents to achieve a flat frequency response mirroring that of an MC cartridge. The …

The Ortofon Concorde Music Black LVB 250 distinguishes itself among moving magnet cartridges with its Nude Diamond Shibata stylus paired with a boron cantilever delivering a high-resolution audio performance that honours its historical namesake. Unlike the aluminium cantilevers in the rest of the Concorde Music range boron offers enhanced rigidity speed and transparency. This model is part of a lineage known for high-quality sound reproduction representing the apex of an upgrade path that started with the Concorde Music Red and ended with the high-end Black.As with all of the cartridge bodies featured it uses Ortofons refined quad-coil system and split pole pins with silver-plated copper wire …

The 2M Black LVB 250 builds on the concept of the original 2M Black cartridge design to take one step further toward true high-end sound. Redefining what is possible from a moving magnet (MM) cartridge the 2M Black LVB 250 is truly an exercise in technical excellence.

The Ortofon 2M Black LVB 250 Premounted MM Cartridge marks the 250th anniversary of the birth of Ludwig van Beethoven by expanding on the musical capabilities of the flagship 2M Black model. Prioritising ease of installation this version of the high-performance cartridge also comes pre-attached to the Ortofon SH-4 Headshell. This features an SME connector compatible with a wide range of modern tonearms and turntables.The build of the 2M Black LVB 250 features a meticulously engineered highly polished nude Shibata diamond stylus tip. This has been mounted to a Boron cantilever which relates seamlessly to the split pole magnets and silver-plated copper wire engine. The slim profile of the stylus …

Clearaudios V2 MM technology uses ebony as a resonanceresistant body. Other ingredients of the recipe for success are the most effective reduction of moving mass an optimised polishing technique for the stylus and highly effective cartridge damping.

Clearaudios Maestro MM V2s technology uses ebony as a resonance resistant body. Other ingredients of the recipe for success are the most effective reduction of moving mass an optimised polishing technique for the stylus and highly effective cartridge damping.

The Ortofon Cadenza Mono is the last addition to the Cadenza range and it brings high-quality pick-up technology back to the now often over-looked world of mono recordings. The Cadenza Mono is made with a nude fine line stylus and a cylindrical aluminium cantilever. For easy use the pins are connected so you get the same signal from both pairs of connecting pins. The stylus radius is r/R 8/40 µm.

The Pro-Ject Pick it MC 9 Cartridge is Pro-Jects flagship high-end moving coil cartridge optimised and tailored for jazz and classical music. The moving coil cartridge design is known for delivering superior performance and accuracy so this is exactly what you can expect from the Pick it MC 9 along with a particular focus on rhythmic timing. Sound reproduction is detailed and precise courtesy of the elliptical diamond stylus which captures every nuance of your favourite tracks. The cartridges durability is enhanced by the cryogenically-treated aluminium cantilever providing not only rigidity but also an improved grip. Installation becomes a breeze thanks to its overhead mounting design that …

The Clearaudio Essence MC V2 Moving Coil Cartridge exemplifies the companys dedication to enhancing their products even when faced with considerable challenges. One such challenge was to create an innovative cartridge design that would surpass the performance of the entry-level Concept MC cartridge without exceeding a crucial price point. The solution was to concentrate on refining the essence of the Concept MC design by enforcing stricter controls across all elements of its construction. The boron cantilever micro-line stylus and Clearaudio-patented moving coil generator underwent rigorous examination ensuring exceptional dynamics excellent resolution and channel matching that exceeds 0.5dB.…

The Charisma V2 is the new flagship of the Clearaudio MM cartridge range. The use of highly efficient magnets gives the dynamic Charisma V2 an almost record-breaking output easily enough to amply drive less sensitive phono stages. The cartridge body is made from the finest ebony wood and is set with a precious metal-bearing inlay. Only the finest materials qualified for inclusion including the same diamond-coated Boron cantilever found in Clearaudios world-leading Goldfinger Statement MC cartridge.