Cartridges - HiFi

"The Ortofon OM3E outperforms the Ortofon 2M Red by a wide margin on my system to which I owe you very many thanks. In addition, the token of quality inspection as per shipping document makes me feeling good."
- TO, customer from Japan

The Ortofon OM3E OM 3E phono cartridge is the least expensive cartridge that Ortofon offers. It uses the same high performance cartridge body as its sibling up the line and it comes with a special elliptical diamond stylus. As in other Ortofon OM series cartridges, it portrays music naturally across the frequency spectrum.

And when its time for you to seek more discernment, you can easily upgrade to a higher level of performance by simply replacing the stylus to a Stylus 5E, 10, 20, 30 and 40. You can enjoy music now and even further later on when you choose to.

Ortofon OM3E Specifications
- Frequency range: 20 - 22,000 Hz
- Output voltage at 1 kHz, 5cm/sec.: 4.0 mV
- Channel balance at 1 kHz: 2.0 dB
- Channel separation at 1 kHz / 15 kHz: 22 / 15 dB
- Tracking ability: 60 m
- Dynamic compliance: 20 m/mN
- Stylus: .0003 x .0007 inch special elliptical diamond
- Equivalent stylus tip mass: 0.5 mg
- Tracking force range: 1.5 - 2.0 g
- Tracking force, recommended: 1.75 g
- Tracking angle: 20
- Internal impedance, DC resistance: 750 Ohm
- Internal inductance: 450 mH
- Recommended load resistance: 47 K
- Recommended load capacitance: 200-600 pF
- Color: Black
- Weight: 5 g
- Stylus replacement: Ortofon Stylus 3E

• LP Tunes Ultimate inch mount headshell
• Finely processed Duralumin 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 M97xVL cartridge

The LP Tunes iMAGE SE phono cartridge offers higher fidelity sound quality for popular USB turntables such as ion and Numark. We upgraded its performance by using a highly polished Special Elliptical diamond stylus bonded to a thin wall Zualum cantilever that traces a more precise image of the grooves thus resulting in higher accuracy and fidelity with more detail and harmonic richness - more goodness to listen and record. It's a fine sound that enriches with goodness.

For those seeking to extract the best sound from their USB turntable for recording and listening, the LP Tunes iMAGE SE phono cartridge offers this special product of excellence.

The cartridge comes complete with a LP Tunes iSMG9SE stylus, installation instructions, screws and nuts. Made in Japan.

LP Tunes iMAGE SE Phono Cartridge Specifications
- Output voltage @ 1kHz, 5 cm/sec: 2.4mV
- Channel balance @ 1kHz: <2.5dB
- Channel separation @ 1kHz: > 16dB
- Frequency response: 20Hz- 25kHz
- Stylus type: Bonded special elliptical diamond
- Stylus tip radius: 0.3 x 0.7 mil
- Tracking force range: 2.5 - 3.5 g
- Tracking force recommended: 3 g
- Tracking ability @ 315Hz @ recommended tracking force: 70µm
- Internal impedance: 1.2k ohms
- Recommended load resistance: 47k ohms
- Color: Black/Red
- Weight: 4.3 g
- Stylus replacement: LP Tunes iSMG9SE

KOETSU BLACK GOLDLINE PHONO CARTRIDGE

Ships to US only

Throughout time, the Koetsu Black has maintained its dual role as Koetsu's entry-level model and Koetsu's best-known cartridge. In 2002, the torch was passed from Yoshiaki Sugano, the founder of Koetsu, to his son, Fumihiko Sugano - who was especially trained to take over. Thus the Koetsu Black's legacy continues and endures. Reviewers and listeners marvel and kvell the Koetsu Black as relevant and exceptional.

Koetsu Black Goldline Phono Cartridge Specifications
- Frequency response: 20Hz-100kHz
- Output voltage: 0.4mV
- Channel balance @ 1kHz: 0.50dB
- Channel separation @ 1kHz: 25dB
- Stylus type: Proprietary
- Cantilever: Boron
- Tracking force: 1.8-2.0 g
- Compliance: 5 x 10-6 cm/dyne @ 100 Hz
- Coil Wiring: Copper
- Magnet: Somarium cobalt
- Body: Anodized aluminum
- Stylus color: Red
- Weight: 10.8 g

Reviews
"Its sound was lovely: smooth, textured, exceptionally colorful, and just a little rolled off in its treble range."

"The Koetsu Black phono cartridge is a lovely, musical product..."

- Stereophile Class B Recommended Component Vol. 31 No.10 October 2008

"The Koetsu's timbral richness and realism were a joy..."

- Art Dudley, Stereophile, July 2007

• 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 Gold 1 cartridge

The Grado Statement Reference1 retrieves all manner of musical detail lost in the long winding coils of many other cartridges. Records well known and played often in the past sound fresh and deliciously new. With its tonally complete and harmonically natural sound quality, the Grado Statement Reference1 offers astonishing wonderment and long-lasting joy.

Grado Statement Reference 1 Cartridge Specifications
- Type: MI
- Output voltage: 0.5mV
- Frequency response: 10Hz-60kHz
- Load impedance: 47k ohms
- Channel separation: 4-dB
- 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

The Grado Statement 1 cartridge is not only best sounding, it is tonally and harmonically the most naturally organic cartridge for the reproduction of musical instruments. Woodwinds, piano and string reproduction are superb. Vocal reproduction, a genuine strength of Grado cartridges, is breathtaking.

Grado Statement 1 Statement1 Cartridge Specifications
- Type: MI
- Output voltage: 0.5mV
- Frequency response: 5Hz-75kHz
- Load impedance: 47k ohms
- Channel separation: 45dB
- 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: 7 g

GRADO REFERENCE MASTER 1 MASTER1 PHONO CARTRIDGE 5.0mV

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The Grado Reference Master 1 Phono cartridge is a fixed coil design, handcrafted at Grado Labs from specially selected species of mahogany. Unlike the Grado Prestige series, the Grado Reference cartridges have a generator/stylus module that is not replaceable thus allowing a redesigned one-piece magnetic circuit and a reduction of chassis resonances. The Grado Reference phono cartridges utilize manufacturing and assembly techniques of superlative accuracy and precision. The result is virtual perfection - the finest phono cartridges in the world! To hear the celestial performance of the Grado Reference cartridges, we recommend that they be used with the finest equipment.

The Grado Reference Master 1 phono cartridge features a specially designed nude elliptical diamond mounted on a brass bushing and a modified five-piece OTL cantilever technology achieving an additional 5% tip mass reduction over the Grado Reference Platinum and Grado Reference Sonata cartridges. The coils are wound with ultra-high purity long crystal oxygen free copper wire.

Grado Reference Master 1 Phono Cartridge Specifications
- Type: Moving magnet
- Output voltage: 5mV
- Frequency response: 10Hz-60kHz
- Load impedance: 47k ohms
- Channel separation: 40dB
- Stylus type: Elliptical
- Stylus replacement: Factory replaceable
- Mounting: 1/2 inch
- Compliance: 20mm/N
- Tracking force: .075-2.0 g
- Recommended tracking force: 1.5 g
- Weight: 6.5 g

The Goldring 2500 cartridge is a very special cartridge. It is designed for use on the finest turntables where a high output moving magnet cartridge is required. The tapered cantilever with 2SD diamond gives a smooth but detailed sound, while the metal body delivers fine bass definition.

Goldring 2500 Phono Cartridge Specifications
- Mounting: 1/2 inch (12.7 mm)
- Channel balance: 2dB @ 1kHz
- Channel separation: >20dB @ 1kHz
- Output voltage: 6.5mV±1.5dB, 1kHz @ 5 cm/sec
- Static compliance: 20x
- Vertical tracking angle: 24°
- Stylus radius: 2SD
- Stylus type: Replaceable, Goldring GL2500 stylus
- Load resistance: 47k ohms
- Load capacitance: 100 - 200 pf
- Internal inductance: 720 mH
- Internal resistance: 550 ohms
- Weight: 8.2 g
- Tracking force range: 1.5 - 2.0 g (1.7 g nominal)

The Goldring 2400 phono cartridge delivers increased resolution gained by the use of the low mass Vital diamond in a tapered cantilever. The Goldring 2400 has a metal body which improves bass power and clarity. This also ensures a secure connection to the arm.

Goldring 2400 Phono Cartridge Specifications
- Mounting: 1/2 inch (12.7 mm)
- Channel balance: 2dB @ 1kHz
- Channel separation: >20dB @ 1kHz
- Output voltage: 6.5mV±1.5dB, 1kHz @ 5 cm/sec
- Static compliance: 20x
- Vertical tracking angle: 24°
- Stylus radius: Vital
- Stylus type: Replaceable, Goldring GL2400 stylus
- Load resistance: 47k ohms
- Load capacitance: 100 - 200 pf
- Internal inductance: 720 mH
- Internal resistance: 550 ohms
- Weight: 8.2 g
- Tracking force range: 1.5 - 2.0 g (1.7 g nominal)

Reviews
"Excellent" (5 out of 5 stars)

"... There's plenty of punch on tap and no small degree of finesse. The 2400 is one of the best sub-£200 cartridges we know."

The Goldring 2200 phono cartridge with its special elliptical diamond stylus and plated alloy cantilever offers high definition. The super permalloy poleshoes also give superb high quality sound.

Goldring 2200 Phono Cartridge Specifications
-Mounting: 1/2 inch (12.7 mm)
-Channel balance: 2dB @ 1kHz
-Channel separation: >20dB @ 1kHz
-Output voltage: 6.5mV±1.5dB, 1kHz @ 5 cm/sec
-Static compliance: 20x
-Vertical tracking angle: 24°
-Stylus radius: elliptical .0007 x .0003
-Stylus type: Replaceable, Goldring GL2200 stylus
-Load resistance: 47k ohms
-Load capacitance: 100 - 200 pf
-Internal inductance: 680 mH
-Internal resistance: 550 ohms
-Weight: 7.2 g
-Tracking force range: 1.5 - 2.0 g (1.7 g nominal)

The Goldring 1022GX phono cartridge uses the acclaimed Gyger I diamond stylus. This is a special fine-line type that offers superior tracing of record grooves thus resulting in highly dynamic, superbly articulate and exquisitely discerning sound quality at minimal surface noise. Advanced diamond tip polishing ensures excellent tracking ability and reduces record wear. The Goldring 1022GX offers outstanding performance and is considered by many listeners as one of Goldring's most acclaimed cartridges.

The Goldring 1022GX phono cartridge has a strong, one-piece molded body made from an ultra-rigid glass-reinforced polyester. All fixed parts can be held securely in place and the body can be tightly bolted to the head shell to create structural unity. Its highly efficient magnetic circuit makes for a smooth and extended frequency response. As with all Goldring cartridges, the Goldring 1022GX phono cartridge is rigorously tested at the factory to ensure optimum standards of performance and reliability.

Goldring 1022GX Phono Cartridge Specifications
- Frequency response: 20Hz-20kHz ± 3dB
- Channel balance @ 1kHz: 2dB
- Channel separation @ 1kHz: 25dB
- Output voltage: 6.5mV
- Static compliance: 24mm/N lateral, 16mm/N vertical
- Equivalent tip mass: 0.45 mg
- Vertical tracking angle: 24°
- Stylus shape: Gyger I
- Stylus replacement: Golding D22GX
- Load resistance: 47k ohms
- Load capacitance: 150 - 200 pf
- Internal inductance: 560 mH
- Internal resistance: 660 ohms
- Weight: 6.3 g
- Mounting: 1/2 inch (12.7 mm)
- Tracking force range: 1.5 - 2.0 g (1.7 g nominal)

The Roksan Corus Black phono cartridge has beguiled and besotted many audiophiles with its power, ease, articulation, rhythmic timing, and refinement. Make no mistake, this cartridge is top notch. The Roksan Corus Black phono cartridge features the highly acclaimed Gyger II super fine line stylus which has excellent tracking ability, superb detail retrieval and minimal surface noise. The stylus is housed in a one-piece molded body fitted with non-magnetic threaded inserts for ease of mounting and alignment. The cartridge is considered by its many avid advocates to be one of the finest moving magnet cartridges available today.

Roksan Corus Black Phono Cartridge Specifications
- Weight: 6.5g
- Tracking force: 1.8-2.2 g
- Load resistance: 47k ohms
- Load capacitance: 150 - 300 pF
- Internal inductance: 570 mH
- Internal resistance: 660 ohms
- Frequency response: 20Hz-20kHz +/-2dB
- Static compliance: 24mm/N lateral, 16mm/N vertical
- Vertical tracking angle: 24
- Channel separation @ 1kHz: > 2dB
- Channel balance @ 1kHz: < 2dB
- Output voltage @ 1kHz,5cm/sec.: 6.5mV
- Stylus tip mass 0.45 mg
- Stylus type: Gyger II

The Bang & Olufsen SP-10 SP 10 SP10 pick up cartridge is a low impedance moving iron phono cartridge for high fidelity reproduction of stereo and mono records.

Naked Diamond
The cartridge is fitted with a highly polished naked diamond stylus mounted directly in a low mass cantilever to give very low effective tip mass. The moving parts are critically damped and this factor along with a high compliance allows very low stylus pressure to be used for reproduction.

Micro Cross
A symmetrical micro-cross armature picks up signals from the record with excellent separation and the balanced push-pull magnetic circuit and pick-up coils ensure very low distortion and cancellation of external magnetic fields resulting in very low hum pickup.

Product Packaging
The Bang & Olufsen SP-10 pick up cartridge Type 8905424 comes complete with a spherical naked diamond stylus in a metal can. It is our last one. This is not new but practically so. We used it once for less than an hour to test a B&O turntable about 20 years ago, then uninstalled and boxed it. We found it again after all these years. It comes complete with manual, stylus cover and plastic box. It is a very rare find. We have not seen one in over a decade.

Bang & Olufsen SP-10 Phono Cartridge Specifications
- Type: Moving micro cross
- Output voltage: 1mV/cm/sec 5mV ave. from music record
- Frequency response: 15Hz-25kHz +/- 3dB
- Load impedance: 47k ohms
- Channel separation: >25dB
- Stylus type: Naked diamond spherical
- Stylus replacement: Bang & Olufsen SP-10 Type 5429 or SP-12 Type 5430 for improved performance
- Cantilever: Aluminum tube
- Compliance: 25mm/N
- Recommended tracking force: 1.2 g
- Weight: 8.5 g