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 | The Ortofon MC Diamond Cartridge is the Exclusive Series flagship model. Experience the exceptional engineering of the range with state-of-the-art titanium construction key internal Wide Range Dampening systems with innovative rubber suspension and a true Diamond cantilever which when applied with the Ortofon Replicant 100 Diamond Stylus offers reliable and responsive detail for your vinyl experience. Cutting edge precision performance. Deliver audio like never before. |  |
 | At the heart of the MC Windfeld Ti lies a revolutionary customized Selective Laser Melting manufacturing technology pioneered by Ortofon for manufacturing of the legendary MC A90 in 2008. The use of Titanium in the MC Windfeld Ti has provided a further improvement to the overall rigidity of the structure and the cartridge weight. | |
 | The Cadenza Black is the flagship of the popular Cadenza range of Moving Coil cartridges. It employs a pristine-cut Nude Shibata stylus with a boron cantilever. The effective mass of the stylus/cantilever system is extremely low due to the use of a very thin boron rod; this material is extremely stiff and even more lightweight than aluminium making it a real premium component choice. | |
 | The flagship Starling open-architecture moving coil cartridge uses the same resonance-reducing body design as the Songbird but introduces a long-grain boron cantilever and a Micro-Ridge stylus. This allows the Starling to render the grandeur of an orchestra while still preserving air and space and also realise every detail of a nuanced Jazz recording with its responsive dynamics and deep silences. The mechanical silence of the Starling concedes a dynamic linearity across the entire spectrum that allows it to handle even the most demanding passages with effortless poise and convincing drive. | |
 | The Ortofon Cadenza Bronze boasts a Replicant 100 stylus and a conical aluminium cantilever. The coil wire used is the famous Ortofon Aucurum wire which is a gold-plated version of the popular 6NX copper wire. A Field Stabilizing Element FSE is used for optimal linearity especially during complex crescendo passages making this cartridge perfect for classical genres. | |
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 | 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. | |
 | The soundstage of the Cadenza Blue from Ortofon is wide open and grandiose as soon as you take it out of the box. The Cadenza Blue employs a Nude FG 70 stylus with a very thin ruby cantilever and the improved winding process of the armature ensures better channel balance than any model that came before it. | |
 | The Sumiko Oriole is a low-output moving coil cartridge designed for listeners seeking detailed balanced analogue playback with exceptional musicality. Built around a high-efficiency low-impedance generator it produces a clean 0.3mV output with excellent channel separation and low distortion. The nude Shibata line-contact stylus traces record grooves with high precision helping reveal subtle textures and dynamics while maintaining smooth natural tonal balance across the frequency range. Part of Sumikos Reference Series the Oriole features an open-body architecture that helps minimise unwanted resonance and colouration. A PEEK generator mounting plate provides structural stability while directing … | |
 | 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.… | |
 | An update of the AT-ART7 the AT-ART9XA non-magnetic core MC cartridge features a Shibata stylus on a 0.28 mm diameter solid boron cantilever. The "ART" in the model number stands for Audio-Technica Reference Transducer a designation Audio Technica give only to their flagship phono cartridges. Compared with the magnetic core used in most MC cartridges non-magnetic core cartridges are free from magnetic distortion allowing for natural timbre and a precise sound field. Although conventional non-magnetic cores struggle with output voltage the AT-ART9XA features a newly designed coil armature with an improved output voltage of 0.2 mV (1 kHz 5 cm/sec). The dual moving coils (fashioned from high-performance … | |
 | Featuring a special line contact stylus on a 0.28 mm diameter solid boron cantilever the AT-ART9XI replaces the AT-ART9 as Audio-Technicas flagship magnetic core MC cartridge. The "ART" in the model number stands for Audio-Technica Reference Transducer a designation that they give only to their flagship phono cartridges. The specially designed magnetic circuit boasts an output voltage of 0.5 mV (1 kHz 5 cm/sec) making the cartridge easy to use and capable of reproducing even the most delicate expressions while also ensuring dynamic playback. The dual moving coils (fashioned from high-performance PCOCC wire) are aligned in an inverted V shape to provide high separation and wide response for clear … | |
 | 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-treate | |
 | 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 Ortofon Cadenza Red features a nude fine line stylus with a cylindrical aluminium cantilever. The stylus tip radius is r/R 8/40 µm. The coils are made from 6NX (99.9999 %) pure silver wire. An improved winding process on the armature allows a better channel balance. | |
 | 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 SPU GTX E Moving Coil Cartridge brings precision to the legendary SPU series building on its rich tonal heritage. Compared to the GTX S this model features an elliptical diamond stylus which offers more detailed and accurate tracking. Combined with a built-in step-up transformer developed in collaboration with Lundahl Transformers the GTX E can connect directly to standard phono stages in a similar fashion to moving magnet cartridges ensuring compatibility with a wider range of setups.Hand-built in Denmark each SPU GTX cartridge undergoes expert-driven construction to ensure exceptional reliability. The unibody design moulded from glass-fibre reinforced co-polymer—a new material fo… | |
 | The Ortofon SPU GTX S Moving Coil Cartridge expands the iconic SPU series with the latest innovations in usability while preserving the range?s renowned tonal richness. A key enhancement is the built-in step-up transformer which was developed in collaboration with Lundahl Transformers. This feature allows the SPU GTX S to connect directly to standard phono stages or amplifiers offering a setup comparable to moving magnet cartridges and making it more versatile across audio systems.Each SPU GTX cartridge is hand-built in Denmark ensuring meticulous quality control and reliability. The GTX S features a spherical diamond stylus and a unibody design made from a glass-fibre reinforced co-polymer—a ne… | |
 | 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 Nagaoka MP-500H is the flagship of the MP cartridge range built for systems that demand maximum resolution and control. Pre-mounted for fast installation it eliminates the need for manual alignment. A boron cantilever delivers transient response and low moving mass while the line contact stylus reads more of the groove wall to extract subtle detail. The machined aluminium body minimises resonance preserving tonal accuracy. With extended frequency range and 27dB channel separation the MP-500H unlocks greater soundstage width low-end grip and harmonic detail across your vinyl collection. | |
 | The Ortofon MC X40 is crafted for audiophiles who want to hear every last detail in their records with absolute clarity and control. At its core is a nude Shibata diamond stylus one of the most advanced profiles available for vinyl playback. Its shape allows for maximum contact with the groove retrieving fine musical detail across a wide frequency range. This stylus is mounted on a boron cantilever which is both extremely rigid and lightweight. This combination enhances responsiveness speed and transparency in the overall sound. In keeping with the rest of the MC X Series the X40 features high-purity silver coils for clean and accurate signal transmission a precisely engineered magnet system … | |
 | The Quintet Black S is graced with a Nude Shibata diamond considered one of the best stylus profiles available mounted on a high-performance Boron cantilever. The MC Quintet Series is congruent with Ortofons unrelenting commitment to providing the most precise and accurate reproduction possible without coloration. | |
 | 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 … | |
 | 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 … | Price from £725.00 up to £799.00 Compare prices and buy Ortofon Concorde Music Black LVB 250 Moving Magnet Cartridge ORTOCONCORDEBLACKLVB2501A
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