Half-Inch Mount Cartridges

ORTOFON OM-5E OM 5E OM5E CARTRIDGE

The Ortofon OM5E OM 5E 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 10, 20, 30 and 40. You can enjoy music now and even further later on when you choose to.

Ortofon OM5E Specifications
- Frequency range: 20 - 25,000 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
- Tracking force range: 1.5 - 2.0 g
- Tracking force, recommended: 1.75 g
- Tracking angle: 20
- Internal impedance, DC resistance: 750 Ω
- Internal inductance: 450 mH
- Recommended load resistance: 47 KΩ
- Recommended load capacitance: 200-600 pF
- Color: Black
- Weight: 5 g
- Stylus replacement: Ortofon Stylus 5E

ORTOFON OMB 10 OMB10 CARTRIDGE
- New old stock in plastic case and LP Tunes packaging. Screws, nuts, and stylus guard included.

The Ortofon OMB 10 OMB-10 phono cartridge is the version of the OM 10 cartridge offered to turntable manufacturers for their use as original equipment with their turntables. Their popularity stems from three compelling reasons: (1) it plays music with authenticity, refinement, and artful competence that makes it endearing; (2) it is sensibly priced; and (3) it offers an upgrade path to highest fidelity. By simply replacing the stylus, an Ortofon OMB 10 owner can upgrade its performance to the highly rated Ortofon OM20, OM30 or OM40 cartridge.

There is a discontinued Super OM cartridge version. The current 2M is a further extension of it. Both illuminate the high frequencies to make it sound livelier — hotter. We prefer the original OM as it delivers an organic, natural, faithful, and honest sound of the recorded material.

Super Upgradeable
All OM models have the same body, construction, and magnetic circuitry. The only difference is the interchangeable stylus unit. Thus, when your level of musical sophistication improves, you can simply switch the existing stylus to the Ortofon Stylus 20, 30 or for pinnacle performance the Ortofon Stylus 40. The Ortofon Stylus 40 offers pinnacle performance for the most demanding listener.

Ortofon OMB 10/ OM 10  Phono Cartridge Specifications
- Output voltage @ 1kHz: 4mV
- Channel balance @ 1kHz: 2.0dB
- Channel separation: 22dB @ 1kHz; 15dB @ 15kHz
- Frequency range: 20Hz-22kHz
- Frequency response: 20Hz-20kHz +3/-1dB
- FIM distortion @ recommended tracking force, DIN 45.542: <1%
- Tracking ability @ 315Hz @ recommended tracking force: 70 µm
- Compliance dynamic lateral: 25 µm/mN
- Stylus type: Elliptical
- Stylus tip radius: r/R 8/18 µm
- Stylus tip mass: 0.5 mg
- Tracking force: 1.25 - 1.75 g (12.5 - 17.5 mN)
- Recommended tracking force: 1.5 g (15 mN)
- Tracking angle: 20°
- Internal impedance DC resistance: 750 ohms
- Internal inductance: 450 mH
- Recommended load resistance: 47k ohms
- Recommended load capacitance: 200 - 500 pF
- Color: Black
- Weight: 5 g

Stylus Replacements
- Standard stylus: Ortofon Stylus 10
- Upgrade stylus: Ortofon Stylus 20

ORTOFON SUPER OM 20 OM-20 OM20 PHONO CARTRIDGE
- The Absolute Sound Editors Choice & Highly Recommended Cartridge

The Ortofon Super OM20 phono cartridge has received accolades from many reviewers and end-users.

Review Summary
According to The Absolute Sound, the Ortofon Super OM20 has an elusive quality of relaxed, easy listenability that makes it among the most appealing of all pickups. The Ortofon Super OM30 is fractionally more transparent, lively, and dynamic... Both are superb trackers and achieve a level of sonic/musical performance quite disproportionate to their bargain-basement price.

*At the time of its review, the Ortofon Super OM20 was rated in the same performance category as the Shure V15VxMR.

Exclusive Technologies Deliver Superior Results
The world class performance of the Super OM20 cartridge is based on Ortofon's lightweight moving magnet system, originally introduced in the OM (Optimum Match) Series, with two (2) major refinements:

- By means of advanced computer simulation methods, Ortofon is able to define the natural pivot point of the system with unprecedented accuracy while achieving an optimum oscillation balance. This results in improved linearity, higher channel separation, and reduced distortion.

- Ortofon also developed a technique to "slit" the less than 1 mm diameter hollow pole pins, thus significantly reducing "eddy current" losses caused by magnetic hysteresis. This sophisticated technology extends the frequency range and improves phase linearity.

Upgradeable Performance
All Super OM models have the same body, construction, and magnetic circuitry. The only difference is the interchangeable stylus unit. Thus, when your level of musical sophistication improves, you can simply switch the existing stylus to the Ortofon Stylus 30 or for pinnacle performance the Ortofon Stylus 40. The Stylus 40 offers pinnacle performance for the most demanding listener.

Ortofon Super OM20 Phono Cartridge Specifications
- Output voltage @ 1kHz: 4mV
- Channel balance @ 1kHz: 1.5dB
- Channel separation: 22dB @ 1kHz; 15dB @ 15kHz
- Frequency range: 20Hz-27kHz
- Frequency response: 20Hz-20kHz +2/-1dB
- FIM distortion @ recommended tracking force, DIN 45.542: <1%
- Tracking ability @ 315Hz @ recommended tracking force: 80 m
- Compliance dynamic lateral: 25 m/mN
- Stylus type: Nude elliptical
- Stylus tip radius: r/R 8/18 m
- Stylus tip mass: 0.4 mg
- Tracking force: 1.25 - 1.75 g (12.5 - 17.5 mN)
- Recommended tracking force: 1.5 g (15 mN)
- Tracking angle: 20
- Internal impedance DC resistance: 1k ohms
- Internal inductance: 580 mH
- Recommended load resistance: 47k ohms
- Recommended load capacitance: 200 - 400 pF
- Color: Black
- Weight: 5 g

Stylus Replacements
- Standard stylus: Ortofon Stylus 20
- Upgrade stylus: Ortofon Stylus 30

ORTOFON SUPER OM-30 OM 30 OM30 PHONO CARTRIDGE

The Ortofon Super OM30 phono cartridge has received accolades from many reviewers and end-users. Most recently, the Ortofon Super OM30 and the Super OM20 cartridges received the very prestigious Editors Choice Award from The Absolute Sound.

Review Summary
According to The Absolute Sound, the Ortofon Super OM20 has an elusive quality of relaxed, easy listenability that makes it among the most appealing of all pickups. The Ortofon Super OM30 is fractionally more transparent, lively, and dynamic... Both are superb trackers and achieve a level of sonic/musical performance quite disproportionate to their bargain-basement price.

*At the time of its review, the Ortofon Super OM30 was rated in the same performance category as the Shure V15VxMR.

Exclusive Technologies Deliver Superior Results
The world class performance of the Super OM30 cartridge is based on Ortofon's lightweight moving magnet system, originally introduced in the OM (Optimum Match) Series, with two (2) major refinements:

-By means of advanced computer simulation methods, Ortofon is able to define the natural pivot point of the system with unprecedented accuracy while achieving an optimum oscillation balance. This results in improved linearity, higher channel separation, and reduced distortion.

-Ortofon also developed a technique to "slit" the less than 1 mm diameter hollow pole pins, thus significantly reducing "eddy current" losses caused by magnetic hysteresis. This sophisticated technology extends the frequency range and improves phase linearity.

Upgradeable Performance
All Super OM models have the same body, construction, and magnetic circuitry. The only difference is the interchangeable stylus unit. Thus, when your level of musical appreciation reaches a new constellation, you can simply switch the existing stylus to the Ortofon Stylus 40. It offers pinnacle performance for the most demanding and sophisticated listener.

Ortofon Super OM30 Phono Cartridge Specifications
- Output voltage @ 1kHz: 4mV
- Channel balance @ 1kHz: 1.5dB
- Channel separation: 25dB @ 1kHz; 15dB @ 15kHz
- Frequency range: 20Hz-29kHz
- Frequency response: 20Hz-20kHz +2/-0dB
- FIM distortion @ recommended tracking force, DIN 45.542: <1%
- Tracking ability @ 315Hz @ recommended tracking force: 90 m
- Compliance dynamic lateral: 25 m/mN
- Stylus type: Nude fine line
- Stylus tip radius: r/R 8/40 m
- Stylus tip mass: 0.3 mg
- Tracking force: 1.25 - 1.75 g (12.5 - 17.5 mN)
- Recommended tracking force: 1.5 g (15 mN)
- Tracking angle: 20
- Internal impedance DC resistance: 1k ohms
- Internal inductance: 580 mH
- Recommended load resistance: 47k ohms
- Recommended load capacitance: 200 - 400 pF
- Color: Black
- Weight: 5 g

Stylus Replacements
- Standard stylus: Ortofon Stylus 30
- Upgrade stylus: Ortofon Stylus 40

ORTOFON SUPER OM 40 OM40 CARTRIDGE

The OM 40 is the ultimate cartridge within the Super OM series - and some say the best moving magnet cartridge made by Ortofon. With its Fritz Gyger stylus, it resolves the grooves with celestial eloquence, clarity and grace. Its classic Ortofon performance and highly regarded musicality rival the high energy sound of the best 2M series.

Ortofon Super OM40 Phono Cartridge Specifications
- Output voltage @ 1kHz: 4mV
- Channel balance @ 1kHz: 1.0dB
- Channel separation: 25dB @ 1kHz; 15dB @ 15kHz
- Frequency range: 20Hz-30kHz
- Frequency response: 20Hz-20kHz +2/-0dB
- FIM distortion @ recommended tracking force, DIN 45.542: <1%
- Tracking ability @ 315Hz @ recommended tracking force: 90 m
- Compliance dynamic lateral: 25 m/mN
- Stylus type: Nude FG 70
- Stylus tip radius: r/R 7/70 m
- Stylus tip mass: 0.3 mg - Tracking force: 1.25 - 1.75 g (12.5 - 17.5 mN)
- Recommended tracking force: 1.5 g (15 mN)
- Tracking angle: 20
- Internal impedance DC resistance: 1k ohms
- Internal inductance: 580 mH
- Recommended load resistance: 47k ohms
- Recommended load capacitance: 200 - 400 pF
- Color: Black
- Weight: 5 g
- Stylus replacement: Ortofon Stylus 40

PFANSTIEHL P-132D P 132D P132D PHONO CARTRIDGE

The Pfanstiehl P-132D P 132D P132D phono cartridge replaces the Varco TN4AD cartridge, Admiral 78A249-2, Astatic 17, Astatic 153, EV 149, EV 5126D, Morse 221F and other similar cartridges.

PFANSTIEHL P-188D P 188D P188D IMPROVED STEREO PHONO CARTRIDGE

The Pfanstiehl P-188D P 188D P188D stereo phono cartridge features an improved needle stylus with an aluminum cantilever and a highly polished conical diamond. It offers long playing life (estimated 500 playing hours plus), better performance, enhanced detail and clarity. Other alternative cartridges may use a sapphire or equivalent inferior stylus tip which is rated for only 50-100 playing hours.

PFANSTIEHL SANYO FISHER MG-29D MG 29D MG29D PHONO CARTRIDGE IMPROVED BY LP TUNES

The Pfanstiehl Sanyo Fisher MG-29D MG 29D MG29D and general purpose half-inch mount phono cartridge improved by LP Tunes features an upgraded needle stylus with a diamond tip for longer playing time, natural tone and crystal clear sound quality.

PFANSTIEHL SANYO FISHER MG-29DE MG 29DE MG29DE PHONO CARTRIDGE IMPROVED BY LP TUNES

The high-performance Pfanstiehl Sanyo Fisher MG-29DE and general purpose half-inch mount phono cartridge improved by LP Tunes features an upgraded stylus with an elliptical diamond tip for longer playing time, natural tone, finer detail and harmonically complete sound quality.

PICKERING NP/AC CARTRIDGE

Stanton has reintroduced the Pickering NP/AC cartridge. When you order the NP/AC cartridge, you will instead receive the Stanton 400.V3 cartridge.

The NP/AC cartridge is Pickering's "mouse that roared" with a whopping 10mV output level. It's durable, cost-effective, and the loudest cartridge on earth! It can be used in varied applications such as high fidelity home listening, recording to CD, and for jukebox. In addition, when used with the optional D1527 stylus, the NP/AC metamorphoses into a superior 78 RPM phono cartridge.

Pickering NP/AC Phono Cartridge Specifications
- Stylus type: 0.7 mil spherical
- Tracking force: 3 - 7 g
- Frequency response: 20Hz-15kHz
- Output voltage: 10mV
- Weight: 5.5 g
- DC resistance: 535 ohms nominal
- Channel separation @ 1kHz: 20dB
- Inductance: 400 mH nominal

REGA CARBON MM PHONO CARTRIDGE

Excellent in performance and economically priced, the Rega Carbon is a high quality, moving magnet pick-up cartridge designed to be simple to set up, easy to install and above all, accurately reproduce music.

Rega Carbon Phono Cartridge Specifications
Output: 2.5mV at 1kHz
Stylus: User replaceable.
Mounting: Half-inch standard, two screws
Cantilever: Carbon
Color: Black/White

Stylus Replacements
- Standard stylus: Rega Carbon stylus
- Upgrade stylus: LP Tunes CFN3600LE stylus

ROKSAN CORUS BLACK PHONO CARTRIDGE (MOVING MAGNET)

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

SANSUI SV-101 SV 101 SV101 CARTRIDGE - LATEST REPLACEMENT

The Sansui SV-101 cartridge was discontinued decades ago and is no longer available. It was made by Audio-Technica for Sansui as a private label. As latest replacement of the SV-101 cartridge, we offer the Audio-Technica AT70 cartridge which is what you will receive when you order this item. It is the same exact cartridge with stylus sans the drop down stylus guard.

For replacement styli see Relate Products.

SANSUI SV-333 SV 333 SV333 CARTRIDGE

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

SHURE M75E TYPE 2 PHONO CARTRIDGE
- Discontinued, contact us for replacement.

The Shure M75E Type 2 phono cartridge offers high tracking capability and musical accuracy. Made in the USA and long considered a historical standard, we are delighted to offer these very few and desirable pieces for reference and listening enjoyment. Many stylus replacement types are available thus making it an ideal cartridge to own and grow with.

Shure M75E Type 2 Cartridge Specifications
- Type: Moving magnet
- Tonearm mount: 1/2 inch
- Output voltage: 5mV
- Frequency response: 20Hz-20kHz
- Channel separation: > 25dB
- Recommended load impedance: 47k ohms
- Inductance: 720 mH
- DC resistance: 630 ohms
- Weight: 6 g
- Terminals: 4
- Accessories included: User guide, mounting hardware