Cartridges - HiFi

GRADO DJ-100i DJ 100i DJ100i PHONO CARTRIDGE

Grado DJ cartridges are the most advanced phono pickups ever offered to the professional DJ market. Built and designed for the demanding needs of the professional DJ musician, Grado cartridges deliver musical performance never known before in the pro DJ market. The Grado specially engineered transmission line cantilever allows for the ideal transfer of music signal and for safe and effective stylus back-cueing. The DJ series can track from 2 to 5 grams, and deliver the warm musical Grado sound the audio industry has embraced and enjoyed for 50 years. The DJ series feature Grado's latest Flux-Bridger generator systems for lower effective tip mass and lower electrical inductance. Each DJ series cartridge is hand assembled to Grado's world-class standards, which contributes to the unchallenged consistency of performance and reliability.

The DJ100 uses a three-piece OTL cantilever technology, oxygen free wire in the coils and a specially designed, high polished, diamond mounted in a brass bushing.

Grado DJ100i Phono Cartridge Specifications
- Type: Moving magnet
- Output voltage: 5mV
- Frequency response: 10Hz - 50kHz
- Load impedance: 47k ohms
- Channel separation: 30dB
- Stylus type: Diamond
- Stylus replacement: User replaceable
- Compliance: 20mm/N
- Tracking force: 2.50 g
- Recommended tracking force: 3.0 g
- Weight: 5.5 g

JICO SETO-HORI MC CERAMIC PHONO CARTRIDGE

The SETO-HORI MC ceramic cartridge is hand-crafted in Japan with artful expertise to achieve optimized fidelity. The micro-ridge diamond's polyhedral shape reaches into the deepest recesses of the record groove to retrieve details previously inaccessible to other styli. This shape extends the lifespan of the stylus by reducing diamond and record wear. The boron cantilever provides a low mass and extreme efficiency of transmissions and vibrations. The base connected to the ceramic SETO-HORI cartridge is made of natural walnut wood. 

“Kata-Tori” (mold making) and “Yaki-ire” (burning) are key processes for ceramic-ware. One of the problems with ceramic is shrinkage, which is why it has been said ceramic-ware is not suitable for cartridge bodies. JICO collaborated with a laboratory in the city Seto to study the shrinkage of ceramic pottery. The result is in the final process, JICO craftsmen finely adjust the ceramic body thus creating the one of a kind SETO-HORI cartridge.

SETO-HORI Specifications
Output voltage: 2mV
Output balance: <1.5dB/1kHz
Stylus force: 2.0g
Channel separation: 25dB/1kHz
Frequency response: 15-32,000Hz
Output impedance: 130Ω/1kHz
Boron cantilever
Product net weight: 11g
Shielding case: Ceramic ware from Seto and Walnut tree.

HE VESSEL A3SM CARTRIDGE

The A3SM offers superlatives. Superb resolution, contrast and balance.

The Vessel A3SM Cartridge Specifications
- Type: Moving Magnet
- Frequency range: 20-35,000 Hz
- Output voltage @ 1kHz: 2.5 mV
- Channel balance @ 1kHz: <1.0dB
- Channel separation @ 1kHz: 24dB
- Dynamic compliance (100Hz): 10 10-6 cm/dyne
- Tracking ability at 2.0 g : 70 m
- Cantilever: Special type aluminum pipe
- Stylus type: Nude Super Micro Line
- Stylus tip radius: .000079 x .003 inch
- Tracking force: 2.0 g
- Internal impedance @ 1kHz: 670 ohms
- Internal inductance: 285 mH
- Recommended load resistance: 47 kOhm
- Cartridge color, body/stylus: Black/Gold/Black
- Weight: 6.0 g
- Mounting hardware included: 2 Screws, 2 Nuts
- Stylus replacement: A3SM stylus

SANSUI SV-333 SV 333 SV333 CARTRIDGE

The Sansui SV-333 SV 333 SV333 cartridge comes complete with a Sansui needle stylus. Limited quantity.

LP Tunes Grado Silver 1 Pre-mount

This LP Tunes Pre-mount consists of an Grado Silver 1 cartridge mounted onto a world-class HD headshell for your convenience.

• LP Tunes High-Definition inch mount headshell
• Aerospace alloy for tensile strength and low resonance
• SOAR HD5 headshell wires for exceptional sound quality
• Aligned length ~52 mm for use with many tonearms
• Alignment adjustable for extra precision and compatibility
• Free alignment protractor
• 16.7g weight with mounted Grado Silver 1 cartridge

GRADO STATEMENT SONATA1 PHONO CARTRIDGE 0.5mV

The newly redesigned Statement Sonata1 has had its coil design reconfigured, and the effective moving mass of its generating system has been reduced by 17%. All this is hand-assembled within a machined, new processed, Australian Jarrah wood housing. The Statement Sonata1 model uses a modified four piece OTL cantilever technology achieving a 10% tip mass reduction over the Prestige series and ultra-high purity long crystal (UHPLC) oxygen free copper wire in the coils. The Statement Sonata 1 model uses Grado's specially designed nude elliptical diamond mounted on a brass bushing.

Grado Statement Sonata1 Cartridge Specifications
- Type: MI
- Output voltage: 0.5mV
- Frequency response: 10Hz-60kHz
- Load impedance: 47k ohms
- Channel separation: 40dB
- Stylus type: Grado specially designed elliptical diamond
- Stylus replacement: Factory replaceable
- Inductance: 2mH
- Resistance: 2
- Mounting: 1/2 inch
- Compliance: 20mm/N
- Recommended tracking force: 1.5 g
- Weight: 6.5g

Reviews

"...the Sonata does a great job in reproducing the bass?Yes, the midrange was excellent. The upper octaves of the Grado Sonata did extend to the limits of my test records and sound very smooth. Very nice indeed!"
Anthony H. Cordesman - Audiophile Voice

"And though the Sonata showed consistent excellence with stereo staging and imaging, one always sensed a truth to the recording, without exaggerated effect."
Wayne Garcia - The Absolute Sound

GRADO STATEMENT MASTER1 MASTER 1 PHONO CARTRIDGE 0.5MV

The Statement Master is revelatory. It reveals in exquisite and picturesque detail the musical nuance, energy, and excitement of the original recording. The most rewarding bounty is being able to hear your records as pure and analog as they truly are.

Grado Statement Master 1 Cartridge Specifications
- Type: MI
- Output voltage: 0.5mV
- Frequency response: 110Hz-60kHz
- Load impedance: 47k ohms
- Channel separation: 40dB
- Stylus type: Elliptical
- Stylus replacement: Factory replaceable
- Inductance: 2mH
- Resistance: 2
- Mounting: 1/2 inch
- Compliance: 20mm/N
- Recommended tracking force: 1.5 g
- Weight: 6.5 g

GRADO 78E PHONO CARTRIDGE

Ships to US only

Grado 78 RPM cartridges are designed for high output and excellent stability even under severe use. Each cartridge can be used for either archival or casual play without concern for undue wear on the record. All Grado 78 RPM phono cartridges have a considerable reduction in tip mass resulting in extended frequency response while tracking forces can range from 2-5 grams. Many experts acclaim Grado 78 RPM cartridges as virtually the finest 78 RPM cartridges in the world.

The Grado 78E cartridge uses a modified four-piece OTL cantilever technology, oxygen free wire in the coils and a specially designed, highly polished, conical/spherical 3.0 mil diamond mounted in a brass bushing.

Grado 78E Phono Cartridge Specifications
- Type: Moving magnet
- Output voltage: 5mV
- Frequency response: 10Hz-50kHz
- Load impedance: 47k ohms
- Stylus type: Conical
- Stylus replacement: User replaceable
- Stylus part no.: 78E
- Tracking force: 2-5 g

DENON DL-102 DL 102 DL102 PHONO CARTRIDGE
- Discontinued, no longer available.

Developed initially for broadcasting, the Denon DL-102 phono cartridge was designed to reproduce superior sound from monaural recorded records. The high output mono signal is designed to work with a standard moving magnet input.

A true mono phono design, the Denon DL-102 cartridge is capable of outstanding musicality when replaying monaural records. There are also those who believe that the DL-102 plays stereo records magnificently well.

Denon DL-102 Mono Phono Cartridge Specifications
- Output voltage @ 1kHz, 5cm/sec: 3mV
- Frequency response: 50Hz-10kHz +/- 2dB
- Stylus tip radius: 17 micron, round
- Tracking force: 2-4 g
- Output impedance: 240 ohms
- Weight: 13 g

Reviews
http://www3.sympatico.ca/murraya/DenonMonoPage.htm

BANG & OLUFSEN MMC-20S MMC 20S MMC20S PHONO CARTRIDGE

The Bang & Olufsen MMC20 Series cartridges are discontinued and are no longer available. We purchased the small remaining quantity so Beogram owners can continue to enjoy their exquisite turntables using an original B&O cartridge. The MMC-20S can be used to replace the following B&O cartridges: MMC10E, MMC20S, MMC20E, MMC20EN, MMC20CL, MMC3000, MMC4000, MMC5000 and MMC6000.

AUDIO-TECHNICA VM670SP CARTRIDGE

Designed for playing 78 RPM records with the highest fidelity, the VM670SP cartridge features a specialized body and internal wiring dedicated to monaural sound reproduction, Additionally, it is equipped with dual magnets that are internally connected to reduce record noise and obtain a highly focused "center" sound image that stereo cartridges can't provide. The stylus's 3.0 mil curvature radius makes it an excellent choice for playing 78s from a wide variety of eras.

Audio-Technica VM670SP cartridge specifications
- Type: VM
- Frequency response: 20 ~ 20,000 Hz
- Output voltage: 3.0 mV (1kHz, 5 cm/sec.)
- Channel separation: Not applicable
- Output balance: Not applicable
- Tracking force: 4.5 ~ 5.5 g (5.0 g standard)
- Coil impedance: 1.4 kΩ (1kHz)
- DC resistance: 400 Ω
- Load impedance: 47 kΩ
- Load capacitance: 100 ~ 200 pF
- Coil inductance: 230 mH (1kHz)
- Static compliance: 15 10-6 cm/dyne
- Dynamic compliance: 2 10-6 cm/dyne (100Hz)
- Stylus: Bonded conical (3.0 mil)
- Cantilever: Aluminum pipe
- Vertical tracking angle: 23
- Dimensions: 17.3(H) 17.0(W) 28.2(D) mm
- Weight: 6.4 g
- Replacment stylus: VMN70SP - Accessories: Cartridge installtion screws 5mm 2, 10 mm 2, Washer 2, Hexagon nut 2

Note: Specifications are subject to change without notice.

AUDIO-TECHNICA VM610MONO CARTRIDGE

With a specialized body and internal wiring dedicated to monaural sound reproduction, the VM610MONO conical stylus cartridge is designed for playing mono records. Part of the 600 Series in Audio-Technica's new VM cartridge line a line that harks back to A-T's early days as a manufacturer primarily of high-end phono cartridges the VM610MONO is equipped with dual magnets that are internally connected to reduce record noise and obtain a highly focused "center" sound image that stereo cartridges can't provide.

Audio-Technica VM610MONO cartridge specifications
- Type: VM
- Frequency response: 20 ~ 20,000 Hz
- Output voltage: 3.0 mV (1kHz, 5 cm/sec.)
- Channel separation: Not applicable
- Output balance: Not applicable
- Tracking force: 4.5 ~ 5.5 g (5.0 g standard)
- Coil impedance: 1.4 kΩ (1kHz)
- DC resistance: 400 ΩΩ
- Load impedance: 47 kΩ
- Load capacitance: 100 ~ 200 pF
- Coil inductance: 230 mH (1kHz)
- Static compliance: 35 10-6 cm/dyne
- Dynamic compliance: 8 10-6 cm/dyne (100Hz)
- Stylus: Bonded conical (0.6 mil)
- Cantilever: Aluminum pipe
- Vertical tracking angle: 23
- Dimensions: 17.3(H) 17.0(W) 28.2(D) mm
- Weight: 6.4 g
- Replacment stylus: VMN10CB - Accessories: Cartridge installtion screws 5mm 2, 10 mm 2, Washer 2, Hexagon nut 2

Note: Specifications are subject to change without notice.

AUDIO-TECHNICA VM520EB CARTRIDGE

Like all VM cartridges, the VM520EB is equipped with dual magnets that are positioned to match the left and right channels in the stereo record groove for outstanding channel separation and extended frequency response. The cartridge's 0.3 x 0.7 mil elliptical bonded stylus tracks the record groove with high accuracy for outstanding audio reproduction.

Audio-Technica VM520EB cartridge specifications
- Type: VM
- Frequency response: 20 ~ 23,000 Hz
- Output voltage: 4.5 mV (1kHz, 5 cm/sec.)
- Channel separation: 27 dB (1kHz)
- Output balance: 1.5 dB (1kHz)
- Tracking force: 1.8 ~ 2.2 g (2.0 g standard)
- Coil impedance: 2.7 kΩ (1kHz)
- DC resistance: 800 ΩΩ
- Load impedance: 47 kΩ
- Load capacitance: 100 ~ 200 pF
- Coil inductance: 460 mH (1kHz)
- Static compliance: 35 10-6 cm/dyne
- Dynamic compliance: 8 10-6 cm/dyne (100Hz)
- Stylus: Bonded elliptical (0.3 0.7 mil)
- Cantilever: Aluminum pipe
- Vertical tracking angle: 23
- Dimensions: 17.3(H) 17.0(W) 28.2(D) mm
- Weight: 6.4 g
- Replacment stylus: VMN20EB
- Accessories: Cartridge installtion screws 5mm 2, 10 mm 2, Washer 2, Hexagon nut 2

Note: Specifications are subject to change without notice.

AUDIO-TECHNICA AT-F2 AT F2 ATF2 PHONO CARTRIDGE

The new Audio-Technica AT-F2 stereo moving coil cartridge offers unheard of musical achievement and value. It is an excellent example of Audio-Technica's latest leap and advancement in technical expertise, unique technological knowledge, and employment of hybrid materials to engineer MC cartridges of optimal and world-class performance. In this instance, its high achievement is fulfilled through a balance of material use and technical implementations each contributing to the AT-F2's musical rightness - the reverse V-shaped dual left and right coil design, special elliptical stylus, aluminum pipe cantilever, PCOCC coil, Neodymium magnet, and precision crafted sturdy aluminum base.

Audio-Technica AT-F2 Phono Cartridge Specifications
- Tonearm mount: 1/2 inch
- Type: Moving coil
- Frequency response: 15Hz-30kHz
- Output voltage @ 1kHz,5cm/sec: 0.32mV
- Tracking force: 1.8-2.2 g (2.0 g standard)
- Recommended load impedance: Minimum 100 ohms
- Coil impedance: 12 ohms (1kHz)
- DC resistance: 12 ohms
- Channel separation @ 1kHz: 25dB
- Channel balance @ 1kHz: >1.5dB
- Dynamic compliance: 9.0 x 10^-6cm/dyne (100Hz)
- Static compliance: 35 x 10^-6cm/dyne
- Stylus: Elliptical 0.3 0.7 mil
- Vertical tracking angle: 23
- Dimensions: 17.3"h x 16.8"w x 25.4"l
- Weight: 5.0 g
- Accessories included: Stylus protector (x 1), nuts (x 2), washers (x 2), cartridge mounting screws 5 mm (x 2), 9 mm (x 2)