{"title":"Ortofon","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"ortofon-2m-bronze-moving-magnet-cartridge","title":"Ortofon 2M Bronze Moving Magnet Cartridge","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAbout The Ortofon 2M Bronze Moving Magnet Cartridge\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Ortofon 2M Bronze Moving Magnet cartridge is where you start to get serious about what cartridge you want on your Tonearm! It brings loads of increased detail, which brings you closer to the music as you discover all these aspects to the recording that you previously didn't know were there.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrtofon has developed magnetic cartridges in various designs for many types of turntables, tone arms and for special purposes throughout the last 40+ years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs Ortofon´s 90th Company Anniversary approached, they decided to combine their expertise and latest technology in the development of the outstanding 2M cartridge design. We feel confident that you will appreciate and enjoy the unique qualities of these cartridges.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2M Technology: \u003c\/strong\u003eThe Ortofon 2M Series was developed together with the Danish designer \"Møller Jensen Design\" from Copenhagen, Denmark - the same designer who designed the award winning Jubilee and the Kontrapunkt Moving Coil series of cartridges. The 2M series of Moving Magnet cartridges are engineered for precise and accurate retrieval of the information in the record groove. The Ortofon philosophy is to play the recorded sound as accuratly as possible, without colouration of the sound. They have optimised the design for ease of mounting the cartridge to the headshell with weight and size to fit the most common turntables at the market today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOf course the 2M isn't just another pretty face. The 2M series of cartridges feature Ortofon's trademark split pole pins, an invention which enables moving magnet cartridges to have a flat frequency response, as with a moving coil cartridge. Split pole pins were invented by Ortofon, and were originally presented in the 500 series and Super OM series. The Ortofon 2M Bronze uses an improved engine, which provides an increased output of 5.5mV.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInspiration: \u003c\/strong\u003eThe inspiration for designing the 2M was related to the facets of the diamond - elegantly concentrating its contours against the grooves on the record surface. All of the 2M cartridges feature diamonds which are polished to the highest standards in the industry. The 2M Bronze features a nude Fine Line diamond stylus, which is particularly suited for demanding applications. The slim profile of the Fine Line stylus will track even the highest frequency information, making it a must for discerning listeners. Additionally, its larger footprint ensures reduced distortion and record wear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2M's handsome elegance establishes a great combination of form and functionality and the name 2M was selected among several ideas. Ortofon wanted a modern name which should be easy to pronounce and to remember, and therefore an alpha numerical name was chosen. 2M means MM, which is the abbreviation for moving magnet. Ortofon are using the same names on their 2M series as they use on their Rondo series: Red, Blue, Bronze and now Black.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2M Product of the Year in The Absolute Sound: \u003c\/strong\u003eOrtofon is proud to be the recipient of The Absolute Sound's annual Product of the Year award for the acclaimed 2M Series of cartridges. Specifically awarded the distinction are the 2M Red and 2M Black cartridges. 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How good is that?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrtofon has developed magnetic cartridges in various designs for many types of rturntables, tone arms and for special purposes throughout the last 40 years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs Ortofon´s 90th Company Anniversary approached, they decided to combine their expertise and latest technology in the development of the outstanding 2M cartridge design. As a result of extensive experience and positive customer feedback with the 2M Blue, we feel confident that you will appreciate and enjoy the unique qualities of these cartridges.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2M Technology: \u003c\/strong\u003eThe Ortofon 2M Series was developed together with the Danish designer \"Møller Jensen Design\" from Copenhagen, Denmark - the same designer who designed the award winning Jubilee and the Kontrapunkt Moving Coil series of cartridges. The 2M series of Moving Magnet cartridges are engineered for precise and accurate retrieval of the information in the record groove. The Ortofon philosophy is to play the recorded sound as accurately as possible, without colouration of the sound. They have optimised the design for ease of mounting the cartridge to the head shell with weight and size to fit the most common turntables at the market today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOf course the 2M isn't just another pretty face. The 2M series of cartridges feature Ortofon's trademark split pole pins, an invention which enables moving magnet cartridges to have a flat frequency response, as with a moving coil cartridge. Split pole pins were invented by Ortofon, and were originally presented in the 500 series and Super OM series. The Ortofon 2M Blue uses an improved engine, which provides an increased output of 5.5mV.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInspiration: \u003c\/strong\u003eThe inspiration for designing the 2M was related to the facets of the diamond - elegantly concentrating its contours against the grooves on the record surface. All of the 2M cartridges feature diamonds which are polished to the highest standards in the industry. The Ortofon 2M Blue Moving Magnet Cartridge features a full nude elliptical diamond stylus and is not 'tipped' as per the 2M Red.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2M's handsome elegance establishes a great combination of form and functionality and the name 2M was selected among several ideas. Ortofon wanted a modern name which should be easy to pronounce and to remember, and therefore an alpha numerical name was chosen. 2M means MM, which is the abbreviation for moving magnet. Ortofon are using the same names on their 2M series as they use on their Rondo series: Red, Blue, Bronze and now Black.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2M Product of the Year in The Absolute Sound: \u003c\/strong\u003eOrtofon is proud to be the recipient of The Absolute Sound's annual Product of the Year award for the acclaimed 2M Series of cartridges. Specifically awarded the distinction are the 2M Red and 2M Black cartridges. 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Since 1948 Ortofon has introduced about 100 different moving coil models, with the latest being the Quintet Series.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrtofon believe the cartridges in this new series are more than worthy successors to the long line of models that has made Ortofon the global leader in the manufacture and supply of phono cartridges.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe MC Quintet Series is congruent with Ortofon's unrelenting commitment to providing the most precise and accurate reproduction possible without colouration. A special ABS (Acrylonitrile\/Butadiene\/Styrene) thermoplastic material is used for manufacturing of the body. This light-weight, impact resistant material is very suitable for injection-moulding and provides a very durable scratch resistant surface. Neodymium magnets are implemented to achieve an optimal output and low internal impedance makes the cartridge less sensitive to load and therefore ensures compatibility with the widest range of preamps and transformers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEnter the Exclusive world of Ortofon's famous moving coil sound!:\u003c\/strong\u003e The Quintet Red is a perfect introduction to the world of Ortofon moving coils. It features an Elliptical diamond which is cut and polished to Ortofon's standards. This entry-level MC cartridge has very high price-to-performance ratio and is a perfect all-rounder for the newcomers to the world of Moving Coil cartridges. MC Quintet Red is an all-purpose cartridge that delivers open, dynamic sound with a slight touch of warmth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEase Of Use:\u003c\/strong\u003e Top-mounting of the Quintet cartridges is easy and secure using the screws supplied. The aluminium frame has threaded mounting holes and is fitted easily with the 5mm or 7mm screws depending on the thickness of the head shell.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Quintet series' right angles, straight lines, stylus visibility and ample distance between the record surface and the cartridge's bottom will make it easy to mount and align the cartridge and tonearm correctly. The Quintet Series gives excellent results with most common tonearms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOrtofon Quintet Red Review\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"... the Quintet Red (0.5mV) is on the low end of the price scale for moving-coil cartridges but it doesn't sound like a cheapskate. It's quick on transients, a sure-footed tracker, and a slam-dunk candidate for any thoughtful starter system. It drops some resolution and tonal purity at the frequency extremes and lacks some micro-information but retains a persuasive feel for the distinctive musicality of LP playback.\" \u003cstrong\u003eThe Absolute Sound Editors' Choice Awards 2023\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ortofon","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43253103755400,"sku":"5705796271102","price":566.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0663\/9317\/8248\/files\/ortofon-quintet-red-cartridge-1sg.jpg?v=1737437728"},{"product_id":"ortofon-mc-quintet-blue-moving-coil-cartridge","title":"Ortofon MC Quintet Blue Moving Coil Cartridge","description":"\u003ch2\u003eOrtofon MC Quintet Blue Moving Coil Cartridge\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Ortofon Quintet Blue Moving Coil Cartridge adds more dynamics and resolution, sounds more open and reproduces more details than the Quintet Red. Is it worth the extra cost? Absolutely! Please call us to discuss its suitability to your set-up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNothing demonstrates Ortofon's long-standing resilience more than its commitment to the refinement of analogue sound quality and its continued development of new cartridge models. Since 1948 Ortofon has introduced about 100 different moving coil models, with the latest being the Quintet Series.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrtofon believe the cartridges in this new series are more than worthy successors to the long line of models that has made Ortofon the global leader in the manufacture and supply of phono cartridges.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe MC Quintet Series is congruent with Ortofon's unrelenting commitment to providing the most precise and accurate reproduction possible without colouration. A special ABS (Acrylonitrile\/Butadiene\/Styrene) thermoplastic material is used for manufacturing of the body. This light-weight, impact resistant material is very suitable for injection-moulding and provides a very durable scratch resistant surface. Neodymium magnets are implemented to achieve an optimal output and the low internal impedance makes the cartridge less sensitive to load and therefore ensures compatibility with the widest range of preamps and transformers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"text-image__header\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Quintet Blue is a very homogeneous cartridge: \u003c\/strong\u003eThe Quintet Blue's sound image will tend to more smooth reproduction compared to Quintet Red and moderate dynamic strength compared to Quintet Bronze. It features a Nude Elliptical diamond mounted on an aluminium cantilever. The Quintet Blue will bring more space, depth and detail into the sound and is a very good choice for any kind of music, especially rhythmic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"text-image__header\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEase Of Use:\u003c\/strong\u003e Top-mounting of the Quintet cartridges is easy and secure using the screws supplied. The aluminium frame has threaded mounting holes and is fitted easily with the 5mm or 7mm screws depending on the thickness of the head-shell.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Quintet series' right angles, straight lines, stylus visibility and ample distance between the record surface and the cartridge's bottom will make it easy to mount and align the cartridge and tonearm correctly. The Quintet Series gives excellent results with most common tonearms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eQuintet In The News\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"... It offers the most comprehensive and enjoyable performance with all music, showing Ortofon has clearly hit upon another magic formula...it presents all the detail in the track with real dynamism … its soundstage is expansive left to right…and it also possesses a greater talent for bringing instruments within it to life...Each instrument gets the space to let its notes grow, which it knits together into a cohesive whole, revealing its measured and neutral presentation…Bass is well articulated and evenly presented without being overly emphasized or rolling off too early, making its presence and detail felt without becoming overwhelming on more demanding bass-heavy music.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Verdict: Superb sounding all-rounder that shows analogue at its best. Excellent value.\" Hi-Fi Choice October 2014 Reviewed and tested by Andrew Simpson\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"...The Quintet Blue has few faults, particularly at its price point. It plays relatively neutral, without obvious colorations or frequency dips, and strikes a good balance between musical and analytical. While it's not the last word in resolving power, it is detailed, dynamic and casts a three-dimension soundstage. Its weaknesses are apparent only when compared to more expensive cartridges. Happily, I have been listening to the Quintet Blue for several months and it continues to be a satisfying performer. 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A gateway drug into fine vinyl reproduction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrtofon has developed magnetic cartridges in various designs for many types of turntables, tone arms and for special purposes throughout the last 40 years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs Ortofon´s 90th Company Anniversary approached, they decided to combine their expertise and latest technology in the development of the outstanding 2M cartridge design. As a result of extensive experience and positive customer feedback with the 2M Red, we feel confident that you will appreciate and enjoy the unique qualities of these cartridges.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2M Technology: \u003c\/strong\u003e The Ortofon 2M Series was developed together with the Danish designer \"Møller Jensen Design\" from Copenhagen, Denmark - the same designer who designed the award winning Jubilee and the Kontrapunkt Moving Coil series of cartridges. The 2M series of Moving Magnet cartridges are engineered for precise and accurate retrieval of the information in the record groove. The Ortofon philosophy is to play the recorded sound as accurately as possible, without colouration of the sound. They have optimised the design for ease of mounting the cartridge to the head-shell with weight and size to fit the most common turntables on the market today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOf course the 2M isn't just another pretty face. The 2M series of cartridges feature Ortofon's trademark split pole pins, an invention which enables moving magnet cartridges to have a flat frequency response, as with a moving coil cartridge. Split pole pins were invented by Ortofon, and were originally presented in the 500 series and Super OM series. The Ortofon 2M Red uses an improved engine, which provides an increased output of 5.5mV.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInspiration:\u003c\/strong\u003e The inspiration for designing the 2M was related to the facets of the diamond - elegantly concentrating its contours against the grooves on the record surface. All of the 2M cartridges feature diamonds which are polished to the highest standards in the industry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2M's handsome elegance establishes a great combination of form and functionality and the name 2M was selected among several ideas. Ortofon wanted a modern name which should be easy to pronounce and to remember, and therefore an alpha numerical name was chosen. 2M means MM, which is the abbreviation for moving magnet. Ortofon are using the same names on their 2M series as they use on their Rondo series: Red, Blue, Bronze and now Black.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2M Product of the Year in The Absolute Sound:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ortofon is proud to be the recipient of The Absolute Sound's annual Product of the Year award for the acclaimed 2M Series of cartridges. Specifically awarded the distinction are the 2M Red and 2M Black cartridges. According to the article, the 2M's greatest attribute is \"the way it provides a more transparent window on the world of micro-energies, permitting it to plumb the depths of sound-staging and dimensionality.\"\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ortofon","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43253103853704,"sku":"05705796080018","price":161.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0663\/9317\/8248\/files\/ortofon-2m-red-cartridge-1sg.jpg?v=1737437726"},{"product_id":"ortofon-2m-black-moving-magnet-cartridge","title":"Ortofon 2M Black Moving Magnet Cartridge","description":"\u003ch2\u003eOrtofon 2M Black Moving Magnet Cartridge\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Ortofon 2M Black is surely one of the finest moving magnet cartridges ever created. It merges enhanced levels of refinement with rich tonal vividness and mixes almost surround sound levels of spatiality with earth moving dynamics. It digs deeper into the music as it slides deeper into your vinyl groove, care of its Shibata tipped elliptical diamond stylus.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrtofon has developed magnetic cartridges in various designs for many types of turntables, tone arms and for special purposes throughout the last 40 years. As Ortofon´s 90th Company Anniversary approached, they decided to combine their expertise and latest technology in the development of the outstanding 2M cartridge design. We feel confident that you will appreciate and enjoy the unique qualities of these cartridges.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShibata Stylus: \u003c\/strong\u003eWe first experienced a Shibata stylus when Audio Technica (Japan) created a line of cartridges to play the then-new CD-4 4-channel records - the precursor to today's surround sound! These records had a \"carrier\" signal of upwards of 40kHz, which standard elliptical or conical-tipped cartridges couldn't play. This high frequency was then decoded down to recreate the rear channel sound. Although CD-4 and Quadraphonic was a flop, it delivered a high quality stylus that still has a good following. The Ortofon 2M Black Moving Magnet Cartridge features a full nude shibata diamond stylus.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2M Technology: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003eThe Ortofon 2M Series was developed together with the Danish designer \"Møller Jensen Design\" from Copenhagen, Denmark - the same designer who designed the award winning Jubilee and the Kontrapunkt Moving Coil series of cartridges. The 2M series of Moving Magnet cartridges are engineered for precise and accurate retrieval of the information in the record groove. The Ortofon philosophy is to play the recorded sound as accurately as possible, without colouration of the sound. They have optimised the design for ease of mounting the cartridge to the headshell with weight and size to fit the most common turntables at the market today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOf course the 2M isn't just another pretty face. The 2M series of cartridges feature Ortofon's trademark split pole pins, an invention which enables moving magnet cartridges to have a flat frequency response, as with a moving coil cartridge. Split pole pins were invented by Ortofon, and were originally presented in the 500 series and Super OM series. The Ortofon 2M Black uses an improved engine, which provides an increased output of 5.5mV.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInspiration: \u003c\/strong\u003eThe inspiration for designing the 2M was related to the facets of the diamond - elegantly concentrating its contours against the grooves on the record surface. All of the 2M cartridges feature diamonds which are polished to the highest standards in the industry. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2M's handsome elegance establishes a great combination of form and functionality and the name 2M was selected among several ideas. Ortofon wanted a modern name which should be easy to pronounce and to remember, and therefore an alpha numerical name was chosen. 2M means MM, which is the abbreviation for moving magnet. Ortofon are using the same names on their 2M series as they use on their Rondo series: Red, Blue, Bronze and in addition, Black..\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2M Product of the Year in The Absolute Sound: \u003c\/strong\u003eOrtofon is proud to be the recipient of The Absolute Sound's annual Product of the Year award for the acclaimed 2M Series of cartridges. Specifically awarded the distinction are the 2M Red and 2M Black cartridges. According to the article, the 2M's greatest attribute is \"the way it provides a more transparent window on the world of micro-energies, permitting it to plumb the depths of sound-staging and dimensionality.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOur Review\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause its Shibata stylus is sensitive to rake angle, the 2M Black should be used only with tonearms that permit adjustments of VTA and SRA. The Ortofon 2M Black is quite possibly the best moving magnet cartridge on the planet. With a nude Shibata diamond, it retrieves information from the groove effortlessly, and flawlessly. The 2M Black is easy to recommend for music lovers of all types. 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Since 1948 Ortofon has introduced about 100 different moving coil models, with the latest being the Quintet Series.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrtofon believe the cartridges in this new series are more than worthy successors to the long line of models that has made Ortofon the global leader in the manufacture and supply of phono cartridges.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe MC Quintet Series is congruent with Ortofon's unrelenting commitment to providing the most precise and accurate reproduction possible without colouration. A special ABS (Acrylonitrile\/Butadiene\/Styrene) thermoplastic material is used for manufacturing of the body. This light-weight, impact resistant material is very suitable for injection-moulding and provides a very durable scratch resistant surface. Neodymium magnets are implemented to achieve an optimal output and low internal impedance makes the cartridge less sensitive to load and therefore ensures compatibility with the widest range of preamps and transformers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"text-image__header\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Quintet Bronze moves into the higher league of the Quintets: \u003c\/strong\u003eThe slim profile of its Nude Fine Line diamond stylus will track even the highest frequency information, making it a must for discerning listeners. Additionally its larger footprint ensures reduced distortion and record wear. The sound will be very evenhanded with respect to all aspects. Classical music will be reproduced with power and open space around each of the instruments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"text-image__header\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEase Of Use:\u003c\/strong\u003e Top-mounting of the Quintet cartridges is easy and secure using the screws supplied. The aluminium frame has threaded mounting holes and is fitted easily with the 5mm or 7mm screws depending on the thickness of the head shell.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Quintet series' right angles, straight lines, stylus visibility and ample distance between the record surface and the cartridge's bottom will make it easy to mount and align the cartridge and tonearm correctly. The Quintet Series gives excellent results with most common tonearms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eQuintet Bronze In The News\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"...No matter the sonic extremes I threw its way, the Ortofon Quintet Bronze never lost its buttoned-down composure, reproducing a full frequency range performance every time. It never favored one part of the spectrum over another, its top to bottom smoothness and coherency perhaps its most outstanding and noticeable trademark. This brother is smooth…The Quintet Bronze presented harmonic textures naturally without drawing attention to itself. But while it definitely creates a first-row presentation of the music, its gentle demeanour places it in the laidback variety of moving coil cartridges. It has more energy and transparency than moving magnet carts I've used, but its big, round, warm sonic portrayal of events is more buttery and compliant than breath-taking and bold…At its asking price, the Ortofon Quintet Bronze is reasonably priced, and it's certainly capable of expressing a wide frequency range performance with a large soundstage, natural textures, and spot-on tonality. While the Bronze was in my system I wanted for nothing more, save a better grip on low end fundamentals. The Bronze was never soft and fuzzy, but it tends to roll off upper treble, denying the fine detail that the less expensive Denon, and other moving coil carts, easily convey. If you have a solid state based system, the Ortofon Quintet Bronze cartridge may be the full bodied compliment you've been looking for.\" Positive Feedback January 2015, Issue 81 Reviewed by Ken Micallef\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ortofon","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43253103919240,"sku":"5705796271126","price":1169.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0663\/9317\/8248\/files\/ortofon-quintet-bronze-1sg.jpg?v=1737437735"},{"product_id":"ortofon-mc-quintet-black-moving-coil-cartridge","title":"Ortofon MC Quintet Black Moving Coil Cartridge","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAbout The Ortofon MC Quintet Black MC Phono Cartridge\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Ortofon Quintet Black Moving Coil Cartridge is the best of everything, true to the groove with resolution and accurate insight into each recording. Don't hesitate to get your hands or should we say ears on this top-dog in the Quintet range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNothing demonstrates Ortofon's long-standing resilience more than its commitment to the refinement of analogue sound quality and its continued development of new cartridge models. Since 1948 Ortofon has introduced about 100 different moving coil models, with the latest being the Quintet Series.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrtofon believe the cartridges in this new series are more than worthy successors to the long line of models that has made Ortofon the global leader in the manufacture and supply of phono cartridges.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe MC Quintet Series is congruent with Ortofon's unrelenting commitment to providing the most precise and accurate reproduction possible without colouration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA special ABS (Acrylonitrile\/Butadiene\/Styrene) thermoplastic material is used for manufacturing of the body. This light-weight, impact resistant material is very suitable for injection-moulding and provides a very durable scratch resistant surface. Neodymium magnets are implemented to achieve an optimal output and the low internal impedance makes the cartridge less sensitive to load and therefore ensures compatibility with the widest range of preamps and transformers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"text-image__header\"\u003eThe Quintet Black is the best example of Quintet's overall excellence: The Quintet Black is graced with a Nude Shibata diamond, considered one of the best stylus profiles available, mounted on a high-performance Boron cantilever. The Shibata's slim, highly polished profile allows an exceedingly wide contact area to the walls of the groove and ensures detailed and pure reproduction throughout the spectrum, including even the most high frequency groove information.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"text-image__header\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEase Of Use:\u003c\/strong\u003e Top-mounting of the Quintet cartridges is easy and secure using the screws supplied. The aluminium frame has threaded mounting holes and is fitted easily with the 5mm or 7mm screws depending on the thickness of the headshell.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Quintet series' right angles, straight lines, stylus visibility and ample distance between the record surface and the cartridge's bottom will make it easy to mount and align the cartridge and tonearm correctly. The Quintet Series gives excellent results with most common tonearms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOrtofon Quintet Black Review\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"The Quintet Series is a lineup of five low-to-mid-priced moving-coil cartridges that replaces the aging Rondo Series of mc's. At the top rung is the 0.3mV Quintet Black, which is given the royal treatment with niceties like neodymium magnets, a nude Shibata stylus, and a boron cantilever. Sonically, the Quintet Black displays even neutrality across the tonal spectrum with glimmers of midrange warmth. It has both a light touch and a commanding sense of control. Low-level information is reproduced with great precision.\" \u003cstrong\u003eThe Absolute Sound Editors' Choice Awards 2023\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ortofon","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43253103952008,"sku":"5705796271218","price":1529.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0663\/9317\/8248\/files\/ortofon-mc-quintet-black-cartridge-1sg.jpg?v=1737437737"},{"product_id":"ortofon-cadenza-red-phono-cartridge","title":"Ortofon MC Cadenza Red Moving Coil Cartridge","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAbout The Ortofon MC Cadenza Red Moving Coil Cartridge\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Ortofon Cadenza Red is a great way to get into this superb series of moving coil cartridges from Ortofon. It delivers open, dynamic sound with a touch of warmth that makes music come alive. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you're here on this page, we want to congratulate you because obviously you are serious about your music and by extension your audio gear. Moving Coil cartridges are the pinnacle when it comes to performance and even though Cadenza Red is the entry-point into the Cadenza world, it is at an incredibly high level and naturally the price should help reinforce this point.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHowever, choosing the right cartridge for a turntable is not a science where you just compare prices and specifications! Not only does your Turntable and Tonearm play a part, but so does your other gear and even more importantly YOU and what you are looking for in actual sound reproduction. This is where we come in. Several of our staff members have had individually over 30 years experience with audio and are pro-analogue! They know their stuff and probably yours also so are in a good position to advise on the best combination. So please give Andrew, Mark or Wes a call to discuss various options including the Ortofon MC Cadenza Red. And make sure you read the review summaries further down the page.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eA Closer Look At The Cadenza\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCadenza (from Italian: meaning cadence) refers to a portion of a concert in which the orchestra stops playing, leaving the soloist to play alone in free time, without a strict, regular pulse. A cadenza can be written or improvised. It's usually the most elaborate and virtuosic part the solo instrument plays during the whole piece. At the end of the cadenza, the orchestra re-enters, and generally finishes off the movement. During the 19th century, composers began to write cadenzas out in full. Others wrote cadenzas for works, where the composer had intended for the solo to be improvised, in order for the soloist to have a well formed solo that they could practice in advance. Some of these have become so widely played and sung that they are effectively a part of the standard repertoire.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrtofon are constantly looking for new technology to be used in their products and push the performance of existing technology. Thus they assure the highest level of performance and quality. The Kontrapunkt models and MC Jubilee became market standards and are among their most popular cartridges. Nevertheless Ortofon decided to develop a new cartridge series that is even more ambitious. By carefully implementing cobalt-iron pole pieces, new improved winding process on the armature, using extruded aluminium housing in the models as well as other changes, they have been able to reveal new possibilities in extracting the analogue information.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe sound picture of the Ortofon Cadenza Red is relaxed, homogeneous and moderately dynamic along with great space and depth in the stereo image. The Cadenza Red model includes 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCadenza Red In The News\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"... in the case of the Ortofon Cadenza Red, I can tell you without a doubt that you are getting what you pay for, of that I am 100% certain. My first impression of the Cadenza Red is this cartridge has an astonishingly natural portrayal of the midrange, and this sole characteristic would make it worth owning...There is indeed a separation between good and great moving coil cartridges, and the Cadenza Red is certainly in the field where the excellent ones reside in...The Cadenza Red is never a cartridge that is in a hurry so to speak, as it encourages a person to experience every facet of an album, and enjoy it on many different levels...The Red is intended to be liquid, refined, flowing, with a slightly burnished warmth that is easy to get hooked on...The design team at Ortofon has done a splendid job voicing the Cadenza Red, and creating a cartridge that is inviting and easy to listen to, yet capable of presenting the entire palette of shading and texture that may be captured in a recording. This cartridge is a wonderful find for those hobbyists who value an emotionally involving listening experience, where the highlights are tone, harmonic density, and a rich presentation...\" Positive Feedback August 2016\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"... I was quite surprised at the detail and sophistication of the first in line Ortofon Cadenza (Red) moving coil. ...it does extract a ton of detail and shades the detail with expression and accurate dynamics...As audiophiles we're always looking for the proverbial veil lifting in front of the stage. The Red did just that. More importantly, the cartridge has a very sweet disposition. All carts add their own voices, and some, too many. The sweetness here is tactile. Massed violins had weight and sheen, and a presence that only well designed analogue allows..Bass was emphatic. Deep and with the resonances that make it such a satisfying musical component...The midrange is always the most elusive to capture, especially voices... The balance is right on so many of their carts. The Red is wonderfully in balance, nothing jars, nothing compresses. You'll get the air and the musical presence...I really like this cartridge. For the price, a favourite moving coil...\" Audiophilie May 2016.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"...From the start, the Cadenza Red dispensed an air of calm. It was tonally neutral, with a smooth and natural mid and treble...Bass was accurate, extended and open-sounding, helping the cartridge's ability to offer realistic stereo perspectives...\" Hi-Fi News July 2012 Group Test\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ortofon","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43253103984776,"sku":"5705796230116","price":2114.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0663\/9317\/8248\/files\/ortofon-mc-cadenza-red-cartridge-1sg.jpg?v=1737437739"},{"product_id":"ortofon-cadenza-blue-phono-cartridge","title":"Ortofon MC Cadenza Blue Moving Coil Cartridge","description":"\u003ch2\u003eOrtofon MC Cadenza Blue Phono Cartridge - Stainless Steel Aluminium\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Ortofon Cadenza Blue moving coil phono cartridge adds more dynamics and resolution compared to the Cadenza Red and also sounds more open and reproduces more detail.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCadenza (from Italian: meaning cadence) refers to a portion of a concert in which the orchestra stops playing, leaving the soloist to play alone in free time, without a strict, regular pulse. A cadenza can be written or improvised. It's usually the most elaborate and virtuosic part the solo instrument plays during the whole piece. At the end of the cadenza, the orchestra re-enters, and generally finishes off the movement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDuring the 19th century, composers began to write cadenzas out in full. Others wrote cadenzas for works, where the composer had intended for the solo to be improvised, in order for the soloist to have a well formed solo that they could practice in advance. Some of these have become so widely played and sung that they are effectively a part of the standard repertoire.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrtofon are constantly looking for new technology to be used in their products and push the performance of existing technology. Thus they assure the highest level of performance and quality. The Ortofon Kontrapunkt models and MC Jubilee became market standards and are among their most popular cartridges. Nevertheless Ortofon decided to develop a new cartridge series that is even more ambitious.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBy carefully implementing cobalt-iron pole pieces, new improved winding process on the armature, using extruded aluminium housing in the models as well as other changes, they have been able to reveal new possibilities in extracting the analogue information.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTrue Blue! Ortofon Cadenza Blue phono cartridge is true to the music and delivers tremendous clarity. It is also exceptional value for money. The Cadenza Blue model is using a Nude FG 70 stylus with a very thin ruby cantilever. The coils are made from 6NX (99.9999 %) pure silver wire. An improved winding process on the armature allows a better channel balance. The soundstage of Cadenza Blue is wide open and grandiose straight out of the box. Micro dynamic and ambience will be evident when listening to complex compositions. It reaches a very high degree of definition in the perspective, which is very present.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCadenza In The News\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"...if you want a cartridge to give you detail, space, integrity and vitality and fresh insights into every old-favourite LP you put on, the Cadenza Blue will do just fine...\" Hi-Fi News March 2010 Reviewed by Steve Harris\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ortofon","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43253104017544,"sku":"5705796230123","price":2924.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0663\/9317\/8248\/files\/ortofon-mc-cadenza-blue-cartridge-1sg.jpg?v=1737437742"},{"product_id":"ortofon-cadenza-bronze-phono-cartridge","title":"Ortofon MC Cadenza Bronze Moving Coil Cartridge","description":"\u003ch2\u003eOrtofon MC Cadenza Bronze Moving Coil Phono Cartridge\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Ortofon Cadenza Bronze adds even more details and resolution but in a very evenhanded way that pays respect to all the elements of the music.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCadenza (from Italian: meaning cadence) refers to a portion of a concert in which the orchestra stops playing, leaving the soloist to play alone in free time, without a strict, regular pulse. A cadenza can be written or improvised. It's usually the most elaborate and virtuosic part the solo instrument plays during the whole piece. At the end of the cadenza, the orchestra re-enters, and generally finishes off the movement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDuring the 19th century, composers began to write cadenzas out in full. Others wrote cadenzas for works, where the composer had intended for the solo to be improvised, in order for the soloist to have a well formed solo that they could practice in advance. Some of these have become so widely played and sung that they are effectively a part of the standard repertoire.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrtofon are constantly looking for new technology to be used in their products and push the performance of existing technology. Thus they assure the highest level of performance and quality. The Ortofon Kontrapunkt models and MC Jubilee became market standards and are among their most popular cartridges. Nevertheless Ortofon decided to develop a new cartridge series that is even more ambitious.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBy carefully implementing cobalt-iron pole pieces, new improved winding process on the armature, using extruded aluminium housing in the models as well as other changes, they have been able to reveal new possibilities in extracting the analogue information.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTrue High End:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cadenza Bronze is a true high-end reference cartridge, conveying music with supreme precision, impact and dynamics. The Ortofon Cadenza Bronze model is using a Replicant 100 stylus and a conical aluminium cantilever. The coil wire is the famous Ortofon Aucurum wire, which is a gold plated 6NX copper wire. Field Stabilising Element\/FSE, is used for optimal linearity especially during complex crescendo passages. Cadenza Bronze stereo imaging capabilities illuminate the farthest corners of the soundstage in all three dimensions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCadenza Bronze In The News\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"...The Cadenza Bronze is certainly a top flight cartridge, and its performance reflects Ortofons substantial engineering resources and manufacturing experience...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e...Cadenza Bronze is an excellent tracking cartridge, and its ability to minimise surface noise will be an attribute that can be appreciated by any perspective owner....\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e...The Bronze certainly has the ability to extract all the fine detail contained in a recording, and excels at all the audiophile approved tasks. Performers are clearly defined, tonal balance is evenly reproduced, and dynamic contrasts are faithfully recreated. The touch of warmth that Ortofon have infused into the design, results in a cartridge with an easy going nature, which invites a person to listen for hours on end\" Positive Feedback ISSUE 51 September\/October 2010 Reviewed by John Hoffman.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ortofon","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43253104050312,"sku":"5705796230130","price":3869.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0663\/9317\/8248\/files\/ortofon-mc-cadenza-bronze-cartridge-1sg.jpg?v=1737437748"},{"product_id":"ortofon-stylus-5e-replacement-stylus","title":"Ortofon Stylus 5E","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAbout The Ortofon Stylus 5E\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrtofon has always been working with sound reproduction. It was founded in Copenhagen, Denmark in 1918 and initially made soundtracks for movies. In 1948 Ortofon developed its first moving coil cartridge, since then more than 300 different cartridges have been developed and manufactured.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Ortofon Stylus 5E is the replacement stylus for many late model Ortofon cartridges and hundreds of vintage turntables and cartridges from dozens of other manufacturers. This stylus features a polished elliptical diamond tip for long playing life, excellent tracing of record grooves and superb rendition of voice and music. The stylus is an original Made in Denmark by one of the largest and most popular world brands. So don't spoil the performance of your Ortofon Cartridge with anything less than an original Ortofon replacement stylus.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUpgrade Option:\u003c\/strong\u003e If you have something more than a budget turntable, then upgrade to either an \u003ca href=\"\/ortofon-stylus-10e-replacement-stylus.html\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eOrtofon Stylus 10\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"\/ortofon-stylus-20-replacement-stylus.html\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eOrtofon Stylus 20\u003c\/a\u003e stylus. They will both fit perfectly and can 'track' the record at lower stylus pressures than the Stylus 5E.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCompatability:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ortofon OM 5E, OMP 5E, OMB 5E, OMT 5E among others - see list below.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"main-features\"\u003eMain Features \u0026amp; Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFrequency Range: 20-24,000 Hz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFrequency Response: 20-25,000 Hz +3\/-1 dB\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTracking ability at 315Hz at recommended tracking force: 70 µm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompliance, dynamic, lateral: 25 µm\/mN\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStylus type: Elliptical\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStylus tip radius: r\/R 8\/18 µm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTracking force range 1.5 - 2.0 grams (12.5-17.5 mN)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTracking force, recommended: 1.75 - 2.0 grams \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTracking angle: 20°\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStylus colour: Black\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWarranty: 90 days doesnot include mishandling or abuse\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eOrtofon OM Stylus History Chart\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBelow is a chart that denotes which Ortofon stylii were sold with which Ortofon cartridges, past and present. However, keep in mind that all these stylii are interchangeable. For example, if you have an old Ortofon TM 7U cartridge, you can order an Ortofon Stylus 20 or Stylus 30 and they will fit perfectly. Yes, there are differences in the respective anatomies of these cartridges, but upgrading the stylus will yield better sonic results.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ctable border=\"3\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStylus\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrtofon Cartridge Compatibility\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e40\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOM 40; OM 40 Gold\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e30\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSuper OM 30; OM 30; OMP 30; OMB 30; LM 30; Concorde 30; SME 30H; LM 30H; TM 30H\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSuper OM 20; OM 20; OMP 20; OMB 20; LM 20; Concorde 20; LM 20H; TM 20U; TM 20H\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e14\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTM 14U\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSuper OM 10; OM 10; OMP 10; OMB 10; OMT 10; LM 10; Concorde 10; Concorde EC 10; TM10H; LMB 12; SMB 12\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e 7\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTM 7U\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5E\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOM 5E; OMB 5E; OMP 5E; OMT 5E\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e 5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOM 5; OMB 5; LMA 5; SMB 5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3E\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOM 3E; OMP 3E\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e78\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAll Super OM; OM; OMP; TM; Concorde Cartridges For Playing 78rpm records\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eD25M\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAll Super OM; OM; OMP; TM; Concorde Cartridges For Playing Micro-Groove records\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Ortofon","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43253104115848,"sku":"5705796130027","price":80.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0663\/9317\/8248\/files\/ortofon_stylus_5e.jpg?v=1737437742"},{"product_id":"ortofon-stylus-20-replacement-stylus","title":"Ortofon Stylus 20","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAbout The Ortofon Stylus 20\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrtofon has always been working with sound reproduction. It was founded in Copenhagen, Denmark in 1918 and initially made soundtracks for movies. In 1948 Ortofon developed its first moving coil cartridge, since then more than 300 different cartridges have been developed and manufactured.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Ortofon Stylus 20 is a top performing product among all Ortofon OM series styli and serves as the replacement stylus for many late model Ortofon cartridges and turntables from dozens of other manufacturers. This stylus features a highly polished elliptical diamond tip for long playing life, excellent tracing of record grooves and superb rendition of voice and music. The stylus is an original Made in Denmark by one of the largest and most popular world brands. Stylus upgrades can make a huge difference in sound quality. No where is it more apparent than in the Ortofon line. For anyone using a Super OM cartridge, the 20, 30, and 40 stylus options are a perfect way to take the sound to the next level. So don't spoil the performance of your Ortofon Cartridge with anything less than an original Ortofon replacement stylus.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCompatibility:\u003c\/strong\u003e Also suits Ortofon cartridges including: Super OM 10, OM 10, OMP 10, OMB 10, OMT 10, LM 10, Concorde 10, Concorde EC 10, TM 10H, LMB 12, SMB 12, LMA 12\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"main-features\"\u003eMain Features \u0026amp; Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFrequency Range: 20-27kHz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFrequency Response: 20-20kHz +2\/-3 dB\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTracking ability at 315Hz at recommended tracking force: 80 µm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompliance, dynamic, lateral: 25 µm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStylus type: Nude Elliptical\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStylus tip radius: r\/R 8\/18 µm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEquivalent stylus tip mass: 0.4 mg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTracking force range 1.25 - 1.75 grams (12.5-17.5 mN)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTracking force, recommended: 1.5 grams (1.5 mN)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTracking angle: 20°\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStylus colour: Black\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRecommended for the following popular Ortofon cartridges: OM 10, OM 20, OM 30, OM 40, OM 5E, OMP 5E, OMB 5E, OMT 5E as well as those in the list below\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eOrtofon OM Stylus History Chart\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBelow is a chart that denotes which Ortofon stylii were sold with which Ortofon cartridges, past and present. However, keep in mind that all these stylii are interchangeable. For example, if you have an old Ortofon TM 7U cartridge, you can order an Ortofon Stylus 20 or Stylus 30 and they will fit perfectly. Yes, there are differences in the respective anatomies of these cartridges, but upgrading the stylus will yield better sonic results.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ctable border=\"3\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStylus\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrtofon Cartridge Compatibility\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e40\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOM 40; OM 40 Gold\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e30\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSuper OM 30; OM 30; OMP 30; OMB 30; LM 30; Concorde 30; SME 30H; LM 30H; TM 30H\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSuper OM 20; OM 20; OMP 20; OMB 20; LM 20; Concorde 20; LM 20H; TM 20U; TM 20H\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e14\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTM 14U\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSuper OM 10; OM 10; OMP 10; OMB 10; OMT 10; LM 10; Concorde 10; Concorde EC 10; TM10H; LMB 12; SMB 12\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e 7\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTM 7U\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5E\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOM 5E; OMB 5E; OMP 5E; OMT 5E\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e 5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOM 5; OMB 5; LMA 5; SMB 5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3E\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOM 3E; OMP 3E\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e78\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAll Super OM; OM; OMP; TM; Concorde Cartridges For Playing 78rpm records\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eD25M\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAll Super OM; OM; OMP; TM; Concorde Cartridges For Playing Micro-Groove records\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Ortofon","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43253104148616,"sku":"5705796130089","price":323.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0663\/9317\/8248\/files\/ortofon_stylus_20.jpg?v=1737437752"},{"product_id":"ortofon-2m-blue-mm-stylus","title":"Ortofon 2M Blue Stylus","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAbout The Ortofon 2M Blue Stylus\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrtofon are the great grandfathers of the Phono Cartridge business. Everything is Made In Denmark and made to a standard, not just a price!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2M series were developed in conjunction with Danish designer Møller Jensen Design – the same designer who designed the award winning MC Jubilee and Kontrapunkt series. Inspired by the facets of a diamond, whose contours gracefully trace the grooves on a record's surface, the 2M's handsome elegance establishes a great combination of form and functionality. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAll the 2M Series are designed for precise and accurate retrieval of the information in the record groove. The Ortofon philosophy is to play the record sound as accurate as possible, without colouring the sound. They have optimised the design for ease of mounting the cartridge, weight and size to fit the most common turntables at the market today.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe name 2M was selected among several ideas. They wanted a modern-name which should be easy to pronounce and to remember, and therefore an alpha numerical name was chosen. 2M means MM, which is the abbreviation for moving magnet. The 2M series of cartridges feature Ortofon's trademark split pole pins, an invention which enables moving magnet cartridges to have a flat frequency response, as with a moving coil cartridge. Split pole pins were invented by Ortofon, and were originally presented in the 500 series and Super OM series. The 2M Blue uses an improved engine, which provides an increased output of 5.5mV.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ortofon","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43253104181384,"sku":"05705796180022","price":242.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0663\/9317\/8248\/files\/ortofon_2m_blue_replace_a1.jpg?v=1737437756"},{"product_id":"ortofon-stylus-10e-replacement-stylus","title":"Ortofon Stylus 10","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAbout The Ortofon Stylus 10\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrtofon has always been working with sound reproduction. It was founded in Copenhagen, Denmark in 1918 and initially made soundtracks for movies. In 1948 Ortofon developed its first moving coil cartridge, since then more than 300 different cartridges have been developed and manufactured.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Ortofon Stylus 10 is our top selling product among all Ortofon styli and serves as the replacement stylus for many late model Ortofon cartridges and hundreds of vintage turntables and cartridges from dozens of other manufacturers. This stylus features a highly polished elliptical diamond tip for long playing life, excellent tracing of record grooves and superb rendition of voice and music. The stylus is an original Made in Denmark by one of the largest and most popular world brands. So don't spoil the performance of your Ortofon Cartridge with anything less than an original Ortofon replacement stylus.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCompatibility:\u003c\/strong\u003e Also suits Aiwa Stylus 5 and other Ortofon cartridges including: Super OM 10, OM 10, OMP 10, OMB 10, OMT 10, LM 10, Concorde 10, Concorde EC 10, TM 10H, LMB 12, SMB 12, LMA 12\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"main-features\"\u003eMain Features \u0026amp; Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFrequency Range: 20Hz-24kHz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFrequency Response: 20Hz-25kHz +3\/-1dB\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTracking ability at 315Hz at recommended tracking force: 70 µm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompliance, dynamic, lateral: 65 µm\/mN\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStylus type: Elliptical\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStylus tip radius: r\/R 8\/18 µm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEquivalent stylus tip mass: 0.5 mg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTracking force range 1.25 - 1.75 grams (12.5-17.5 mN)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTracking force, recommended: 1.5 grams (15 mN)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTracking angle: 20°\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStylus colour: Black\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWarranty: 90 days not including use or mishandling\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eOrtofon OM Stylus History Chart\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBelow is a chart that denotes which Ortofon stylii were sold with which Ortofon cartridges, past and present. However, keep in mind that all these stylii are interchangeable. For example, if you have an old Ortofon TM 7U cartridge, you can order an Ortofon Stylus 20 or Stylus 30 and they will fit perfectly. Yes, there are differences in the respective anatomies of these cartridges, but upgrading the stylus will yield better sonic results.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ctable border=\"3\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStylus\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrtofon Cartridge Compatibility\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e40\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOM 40; OM 40 Gold\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e30\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSuper OM 30; OM 30; OMP 30; OMB 30; LM 30; Concorde 30; SME 30H; LM 30H; TM 30H\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSuper OM 20; OM 20; OMP 20; OMB 20; LM 20; Concorde 20; LM 20H; TM 20U; TM 20H\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e14\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTM 14U\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSuper OM 10; OM 10; OMP 10; OMB 10; OMT 10; LM 10; Concorde 10; Concorde EC 10; TM10H; LMB 12; SMB 12\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e 7\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTM 7U\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5E\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOM 5E; OMB 5E; OMP 5E; OMT 5E\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e 5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOM 5; OMB 5; LMA 5; SMB 5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3E\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOM 3E; OMP 3E\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e78\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAll Super OM; OM; OMP; TM; Concorde Cartridges For Playing 78rpm records\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eD25M\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAll Super OM; OM; OMP; TM; Concorde Cartridges For Playing Micro-Groove records\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Ortofon","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43253104214152,"sku":"5705796130065","price":98.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0663\/9317\/8248\/files\/ortofon_stylus_10.jpg?v=1737437757"},{"product_id":"ortofon-cadenza-black-phono-cartridge","title":"Ortofon MC Cadenza Black Moving Coil Cartridge","description":"\u003ch2\u003eOrtofon MC Cadenza Black Moving Coil Phono Cartridge\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Ortofon MC Cadenza Black Moving Coil phono cartridge is the best of everything, true to the groove with resolution and accurate insight into each recording.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCadenza (from Italian: meaning cadence) refers to a portion of a concert in which the orchestra stops playing, leaving the soloist to play alone in free time, without a strict, regular pulse. A cadenza can be written or improvised. It's usually the most elaborate and virtuosic part the solo instrument plays during the whole piece. At the end of the cadenza, the orchestra re-enters, and generally finishes off the movement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDuring the 19th century, composers began to write cadenzas out in full. Others wrote cadenzas for works, where the composer had intended for the solo to be improvised, in order for the soloist to have a well formed solo that they could practice in advance. Some of these have become so widely played and sung that they are effectively a part of the standard repertoire.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrtofon are constantly looking for new technology to be used in their products and push the performance of existing technology. Thus they assure the highest level of performance and quality. The Ortofon Kontrapunkt models and MC Jubilee became market standards and are among their most popular cartridges. Nevertheless Ortofon decided to develop a new cartridge series that is even more ambitious.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBy carefully implementing cobalt-iron pole pieces, new improved winding process on the armature, using extruded aluminium housing in the models as well as other changes, they have been able to reveal new possibilities in extracting the analogue information.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNeutrality, Dynamics, Purity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cadenza Black is optimised for an amazing tonal neutrality, dynamics and purity of sound. The Cadenza Black model is using a 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. It also uses the WRD\/Wide Range Damping-system applied for Ortofon MC Windfeld, MC A90, MC Anna, Xpression and MC A95 cartridges, controlling the high and low frequency damping separately. The coil wire is the famous Ortofon Aucurum wire, which is a gold plated 6NX copper wire. Cadenza Black is high performing on areas like detail, consistency and sound staging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShibata Stylus: \u003c\/strong\u003eWe first experienced a Shibata stylus when Audio Technica (Japan) created a line of cartridges to play the then-new CD-4 4-channel records - the precursor to today's surround sound! These records had a \"carrier\" signal of upwards of 40kHz, which standard elliptical or conical-tipped cartridges couldn't play. This high frequency was then decoded down to recreate the rear channel sound. Although CD-4 and Quadraphonic was a flop, it delivered a high quality stylus that still has a good following.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eIn The News\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"...the Black uses many moving parts of the A90...sound is weighty and satisfyingly rhythmic...The Black offered a beautifully smooth, svelte and expansive sound stage. It has generous stage depth and always sounds relaxed and in control of proceedings...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e...If you are looking for an ultimately smooth and sophisticated sonic delivery from LP, Ortofon's new Cadenza Black is as good as it gets at what is a 'reasonable' price...the Black is a lovely cartridge...\" \u003cstrong\u003eHi-Fi World April 2010\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"A low-output (0.3mV) moving-coil cartridge featuring a nude Shibata stylus with a thin, stiff boron cantilever, the Cadenza Black brings a lot of the advanced technology found in Ortofon's more expensive offering, like the MC A90 and MC Anna, to a more affordable price. Here's a fast, tonally balanced, low-coloration pickup that has outstanding transparency, tonal neutrality, and openness without any brightness or stridency, plus very good soundstaging and dynamics.\" \u003cstrong\u003eThe Absolute Sound Editors' Choice Awards 2023\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ortofon","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43253104246920,"sku":"5705796230147","price":4679.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0663\/9317\/8248\/files\/ortofon-mc-cadenza-black-cartridge-1sg.jpg?v=1737437745"},{"product_id":"ortofon-2m-black-mm-stylus","title":"Ortofon 2M Black Stylus","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAbout The Ortofon 2M Black Stylus\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrtofon has always been working with sound reproduction. It was founded in Copenhagen, Denmark in 1918 and initially made soundtracks for movies. 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A gateway drug into fine vinyl reproduction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrtofon has developed magnetic cartridges in various designs for many types of turntables, tone arms and for special purposes throughout the last 40 years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs Ortofon´s 90th Company Anniversary approached, they decided to combine their expertise and latest technology in the development of the outstanding 2MR cartridge design. As a result of extensive experience and positive customer feedback with the 2MR Red, we feel confident that you will appreciate and enjoy the unique qualities of these cartridges.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2M Technology: \u003c\/strong\u003e The Ortofon 2MR Series was developed together with the Danish designer \"Møller Jensen Design\" from Copenhagen, Denmark - the same designer who designed the award winning Jubilee and the Kontrapunkt Moving Coil series of cartridges. The 2MR series of Moving Magnet cartridges are engineered for precise and accurate retrieval of the information in the record groove. The Ortofon philosophy is to play the recorded sound as accurately as possible, without colouration of the sound. They have optimised the design for ease of mounting the cartridge to the head-shell with weight and size to fit the most common turntables on the market today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOf course the 2MR isn't just another pretty face. The 2MR series of cartridges feature Ortofon's trademark split pole pins, an invention which enables moving magnet cartridges to have a flat frequency response, as with a moving coil cartridge. Split pole pins were invented by Ortofon, and were originally presented in the 500 series and Super OM series. 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It digs deeper into the music as it slides deeper into your vinyl groove, care of its Shibata tipped elliptical diamond stylus.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2M Black LVB 250 upgrades the great build of the 2M Black with a boron cantilever and Ortofon's Nano Tube suspension system. The result is a sound so precise and so detailed that you feel like you have let the artist into your house and have them playing right in your living room.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2M Black LVB 250 was released to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the birth of Ludwig van Beethoven in December 2020.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrtofon has developed magnetic cartridges in various designs for many types of turntables, tone arms and for special purposes throughout the last 40 years. As Ortofon´s 90th Company Anniversary approached, they decided to combine their expertise and latest technology in the development of the outstanding 2M cartridge design. We feel confident that you will appreciate and enjoy the unique qualities of these cartridges.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShibata Stylus:\u003c\/strong\u003e We first experienced a Shibata stylus when Audio Technica (Japan) created a line of cartridges to play the then-new CD-4 4-channel records - the precursor to today's surround sound! These records had a \"carrier\" signal of upwards of 40kHz, which standard elliptical or conical-tipped cartridges couldn't play. This high frequency was then decoded down to recreate the rear channel sound. Although CD-4 and Quadraphonic was a flop, it delivered a high quality stylus that still has a good following. The Ortofon 2M Black LVB 250 features a full Nude Shibata Diamond Stylus.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2M Technology:\u003c\/strong\u003e  The Ortofon 2M Series was developed together with the Danish designer \"Møller Jensen Design\" from Copenhagen, Denmark - the same designer who designed the award winning Jubilee and the Kontrapunkt Moving Coil series of cartridges. The 2M series of Moving Magnet cartridges are engineered for precise and accurate retrieval of the information in the record groove. The Ortofon philosophy is to play the recorded sound as accurately as possible, without colouration of the sound. They have optimised the design for ease of mounting the cartridge to the headshell with weight and size to fit the most common turntables at the market today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOf course the 2M isn't just another pretty face. The 2M series of cartridges feature Ortofon's trademark split pole pins, an invention which enables moving magnet cartridges to have a flat frequency response, as with a moving coil cartridge. Split pole pins were invented by Ortofon, and were originally presented in the 500 series and Super OM series. The Ortofon 2M Black LVB 250 uses an improved engine, which provides an increased output of 5mV.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInspiration:\u003c\/strong\u003e The inspiration for designing the 2M was related to the facets of the diamond - elegantly concentrating its contours against the grooves on the record surface. All of the 2M cartridges feature diamonds which are polished to the highest standards in the industry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2M's handsome elegance establishes a great combination of form and functionality and the name 2M was selected among several ideas. Ortofon wanted a modern name which should be easy to pronounce and to remember, and therefore an alpha numerical name was chosen. 2M means MM, which is the abbreviation for moving magnet. Ortofon are using the same names on their 2M series as they use on their Rondo series: Red, Blue, Bronze and in addition, Black.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2M Product of the Year in The Absolute Sound:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ortofon is proud to be the recipient of The Absolute Sound's annual Product of the Year award for the acclaimed 2M Series of cartridges. Specifically awarded the distinction are the 2M Red and 2M Black cartridges. According to the article, the 2M's greatest attribute is \"the way it provides a more transparent window on the world of micro-energies, permitting it to plumb the depths of soundstaging and dimensionality.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOrtofon 2M Black LVB 250 Review\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"... The 2M Black LVB 250 is one of the best MM cartridges on the market ... The sound it proposes is realistic, warm, and rich in detail and can reach excellent dynamic excursions. Drawn to its considerable experience, the Danish manufacturer, Ortofon, has created a high-level sound detector that would not disfigure even in comparison with many MCs. The adoption of an excellent Boron cantilever and the suspension system shows that even MM can have their say in ambitious analog chains ...\" \u003cstrong\u003eAndrea Allegri, Audio Review\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOur Take\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Ortofon 2M Black LVB 250 Moving Magnet Cartridge is a masterful blend of precision engineering and acoustic richness, crafted to celebrate Beethoven's 250th anniversary. Building on the legacy of the 2M Black, it features a boron cantilever and Ortofon's Nano Tube suspension, resulting in a sound that is extraordinarily vivid and spatially immersive. 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It merges enhanced levels of refinement with rich tonal vividness and mixes almost surround sound levels of spatiality with earth moving dynamics. It digs deeper into the music as it slides deeper into your vinyl groove, care of its Shibata tipped elliptical diamond stylus.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2MR Black LVB 250 upgrades the great build of the 2MR Black with a boron cantilever and Ortofon's Nano Tube suspension system. The result is a sound so precise and so detailed that you feel like you have let the artist into your house and have them playing right in your living room.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2MR Black LVB 250 was released to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the birth of Ludwig van Beethoven in December 2020.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrtofon has developed magnetic cartridges in various designs for many types of turntables, tone arms and for special purposes throughout the last 40 years. As Ortofon´s 90th Company Anniversary approached, they decided to combine their expertise and latest technology in the development of the outstanding 2MR cartridge design. We feel confident that you will appreciate and enjoy the unique qualities of these cartridges.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShibata Stylus:\u003c\/strong\u003e We first experienced a Shibata stylus when Audio Technica (Japan) created a line of cartridges to play the then-new CD-4 4-channel records - the precursor to today's surround sound! These records had a \"carrier\" signal of upwards of 40kHz, which standard elliptical or conical-tipped cartridges couldn't play. This high frequency was then decoded down to recreate the rear channel sound. Although CD-4 and Quadraphonic was a flop, it delivered a high quality stylus that still has a good following. The Ortofon 2MR Black LVB 250 features a full Nude Shibata Diamond Stylus.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2M Technology:\u003c\/strong\u003e  The Ortofon 2M Series was developed together with the Danish designer \"Møller Jensen Design\" from Copenhagen, Denmark - the same designer who designed the award winning Jubilee and the Kontrapunkt Moving Coil series of cartridges. The 2M series of Moving Magnet cartridges are engineered for precise and accurate retrieval of the information in the record groove. The Ortofon philosophy is to play the recorded sound as accurately as possible, without colouration of the sound. They have optimised the design for ease of mounting the cartridge to the headshell with weight and size to fit the most common turntables at the market today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOf course the 2M isn't just another pretty face. The 2M series of cartridges feature Ortofon's trademark split pole pins, an invention which enables moving magnet cartridges to have a flat frequency response, as with a moving coil cartridge. Split pole pins were invented by Ortofon, and were originally presented in the 500 series and Super OM series. The Ortofon 2MR Black LVB 250 uses an improved engine, which provides an increased output of 5mV.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInspiration:\u003c\/strong\u003e The inspiration for designing the 2M was related to the facets of the diamond - elegantly concentrating its contours against the grooves on the record surface. All of the 2M cartridges feature diamonds which are polished to the highest standards in the industry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2M's handsome elegance establishes a great combination of form and functionality and the name 2M was selected among several ideas. Ortofon wanted a modern name which should be easy to pronounce and to remember, and therefore an alpha numerical name was chosen. 2M means MM, which is the abbreviation for moving magnet. Ortofon are using the same names on their 2M series as they use on their Rondo series: Red, Blue, Bronze and in addition, Black.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2M Product of the Year in The Absolute Sound:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ortofon is proud to be the recipient of The Absolute Sound's annual Product of the Year award for the acclaimed 2M Series of cartridges. Specifically awarded the distinction are the 2M Red and 2M Black cartridges. According to the article, the 2M's greatest attribute is \"the way it provides a more transparent window on the world of micro-energies, permitting it to plumb the depths of soundstaging and dimensionality.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOrtofon 2M Black LVB 250 Review\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"... The 2M Black LVB 250 is one of the best MM cartridges on the market ... The sound it proposes is realistic, warm, and rich in detail and can reach excellent dynamic excursions. Drawn to its considerable experience, the Danish manufacturer, Ortofon, has created a high-level sound detector that would not disfigure even in comparison with many MCs. The adoption of an excellent Boron cantilever and the suspension system shows that even MM can have their say in ambitious analog chains ...\" \u003cstrong\u003eAndrea Allegri, Audio Review\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOur Review\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Ortofon 2MR Black LVB 250 Moving Magnet Cartridge is a masterful blend of precision engineering and acoustic richness, crafted to celebrate Beethoven's 250th anniversary. Designed to fit perfectly on Rega turntables and building on the legacy of the 2M Black, it features a boron cantilever and Ortofon's Nano Tube suspension, resulting in a sound that is extraordinarily vivid and spatially immersive. The 2MR Black LVB 250's Shibata-tipped elliptical diamond stylus, first popularised for high-frequency Quadraphonic records, ensures unparalleled detail retrieval by deeply engaging with the grooves. With an upgraded engine output of 5mV, it provides a dynamic range and transparency often associated with moving coil cartridges. 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In 1948 Ortofon developed its first moving coil cartridge, since then more than 300 different cartridges have been developed and manufactured.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Ortofon Stylus 78 is designed to play 78 RPM records. It will fit many many late model Ortofon cartridges including Super OM, OM, OMB, OMP, TM and Concorde models. This stylus features a polished spherical diamond tip for long playing life, excellent tracing of record grooves and superb rendition of voice and music. The stylus is an original Made in Denmark by one of the largest and most popular world brands. 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However, keep in mind that all these stylii are interchangeable. For example, if you have an old Ortofon TM 7U cartridge, you can order an Ortofon Stylus 20 or Stylus 30 and they will fit perfectly. 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It was founded in Copenhagen, Denmark in 1918 and initially made soundtracks for movies. In 1948 Ortofon developed its first moving coil cartridge, since then more than 300 different cartridges have been developed and manufactured.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDon't spoil the performance of your Ortofon Cartridge with anything less than an original Ortofon Made-In-Denmark replacement stylus.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2M Black LVB 250 is a limited edition flagship Ortofon Moving Magnet Cartridge which is graced with a Nude Shibata Diamond Stylus mounted to a Boron Cantilever as seen on the MC Cadenza Black Cartridge. The Shibata's slim, highly polished profile allows an exceedingly wide contact area to the groove walls and ensures notably detailed reproduction throughout the spectrum, including even the most high frequency groove information. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2M Black LVB 250 Stylus is the recommended replacement stylus for the 2M Black LVB 250 \u0026amp; 2MR Black LVB 250 Cartridges. 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In 1948 Ortofon developed its first moving coil cartridge, since then more than 300 different cartridges have been developed and manufactured.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Ortofon Stylus 30 is a top-of-the-range product among all Ortofon OM series styli and serves as the replacement stylus for many late model Ortofon cartridges and turntables from dozens of other manufacturers. This stylus features a highly polished fine line diamond tip for long playing life, excellent tracing of record grooves and superb rendition of voice and music. The stylus is an original Made in Denmark by one of the largest and most popular world brands. Stylus upgrades can make a huge difference in sound quality. Nowhere is it more apparent than in the Ortofon line. For anyone using a Super OM cartridge, the 20, 30, and 40 stylus options are a perfect way to take the sound to the next level. 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However, keep in mind that all these stylii are interchangeable. For example, if you have an old Ortofon TM 7U cartridge, you can order an Ortofon Stylus 20 or Stylus 30 and they will fit perfectly. 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