Special cartridges

The ADC LMA-1 LMA 1 LMA1 phono cartridge is sold out and no longer available.

The Fisher Sanyo MG-100S MG 100S MG100S cartridge comes complete with a highly polished conical diamond stylus for long playing life and good rendition of voice and music.

"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

"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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

The new old stock, original Sonotone 2T-SD 2T SD 2TSD ceramic cartridge comes in its original plastic container as depicted above. This cartridge is equipped with a genuine Sonotone diamond needle. Limited quantity. Available until depleted.