Ortofon

A simple device that allows you to accurately and efficiently align your new or upgraded cartridge.

The Ortofon Record brush safely and effectively removes dust and dirt from the record surface without scratching. Simply brush around the surface of a record after placing it on the turntable. Cleaning your records before every use increases the lifetime of the diamond and improves your listening experience.

The Ortofon DS-3 digital stylus pressure gauge is a compact, ultra-precision instrument that tunes your tonearm to the highest possible degree and helps you enjoy music to your heart's content.

The 2M Red Moving Magnet Cartridge is known for its vibrant, dynamic and detailed midrange, making it a popular choice for both beginners and seasoned audiophiles. The Ortofon 2M Red offers exceptional performance and value for those seeking to enhance their vinyl playback.

The 2MR Red Moving Magnet Cartridge is known for its vibrant, dynamic and detailed midrange, making it a popular choice for both beginners and seasoned vinyl lovers. The 2MR Red Cartridge is a high-quality moving magnet cartridge designed specifically for turntables with low-profile tonearms. Whether you're upgrading your turntable or looking for an affordable yet high-performing cartridge, the Ortofon 2MR Red offers outstanding value and an engaging listening experience.

The Ortofon 2M 78 Cartridge is specifically designed for playing 78 RPM records. Featuring a special conical diamond stylus optimized for 78s, it ensures precise contact with the grooves, providing accurate playback and a rich, vibrant sound. Whether you're rediscovering old shellac records or enjoying vintage vinyl, the 2M 78 offers clear, detailed audio with impressive bass response and extended high frequencies. The Ortofon 2M 78 Cartridge is the ideal solution for those who want to preserve the integrity and quality of their 78 RPM records.

The Ortofon 2MR 78 Cartridge is specifically designed for playing 78 RPM records. Just like the 2M 78 however with a lower profile for use with low mass tonearms. Featuring a special conical diamond stylus optimised for 78s, it ensures precise contact with the grooves, providing accurate playback and a rich, vibrant sound. Whether you're rediscovering old shellac records or enjoying vintage vinyl, the 2MR 78 offers clear, detailed audio with impressive bass response and extended high frequencies. The Ortofon 2MR 78 Cartridge is the ideal solution for those who want to preserve the integrity and quality of their 78 RPM records.

The Ortofon 2M Blue Cartridge is a step up from the 2M Red, offering enhanced sound clarity and depth for those who demand more from their vinyl playback. The 2M Blue improves tracking accuracy, delivering a more detailed, open sound with improved high frequencies and a tighter bass response. Its wide frequency range and low distortion make it ideal for both new and seasoned collectors, allowing you to experience the full richness of your records. The Ortofon 2M Blue is the perfect choice for those looking to elevate their listening experience with exceptional value and performance.

The Ortofon 2MR Blue Cartridge is a step up from the 2MR Red, offering enhanced sound clarity and depth for those who demand more from their vinyl playback. With improved tracking accuracy, delivering a more detailed, open sound with improved high frequencies and a tighter bass response. The Ortofon 2MR Blue Cartridge is designed for turntables with low-profile tonearms. Designed with a slim, lightweight profile for seamless compatibility, the 2MR Blue ensures optimal performance without adding extra weight to your setup.

The Ortofon MC-X10 marks the arrival of a brand new range from Ortofon. Building on decades of moving coil expertise, this new series has been engineered to deliver a fresh take on vinyl playback, combining advanced materials, precision craftsmanship, and a sound signature designed for today’s discerning listener.

The MC-X10 introduces improved coil technology for lower internal impedance, offering greater compatibility with a wider range of phono stages. At the core of the MC X Series is an advanced honeycomb-structured stainless steel frame, created using Metal Injection Moulding (MIM) technology. This refined construction ensures superior mechanical stability, providing an ideal foundation for precise and accurate sound reproduction. A carefully optimised generator system provides higher efficiency and better channel balance, resulting in a cleaner, more accurate stereo image. The stylus profile has also been refined for superior groove contact, extracting detail with stunning resolution while maintaining a smooth, natural tonal balance.

Expect to hear your records with heightened clarity, a more expansive soundstage, and improved dynamics. From delicate acoustic textures to deep, controlled bass, the MC-X10 invites you to rediscover your collection with newfound depth and emotion.

The Ortofon 2M Bronze Cartridge is a high-performance moving magnet cartridge designed for exceptional sound quality and precision. Equipped with a nude Shibata diamond stylus, the 2M Bronze offers superior tracking ability, reduced distortion, and a refined, detailed sound across a wide frequency range. Its enhanced midrange clarity and extended high frequencies provide a more natural and immersive listening experience, while its deep, controlled bass adds richness to your vinyl playback. With a focus on precision and accuracy, the Ortofon 2M Bronze is perfect for those looking to take their turntable setup to the next level with remarkable detail and musicality.

The Ortofon Quintet Red Cartridge is an excellent entry point into the world of moving coil cartridges. Featuring an elliptical diamond stylus, it provides precise tracking and delivers clear, detailed audio with a warm, natural tonal balance. The lightweight yet durable design ensures compatibility with a wide range of tonearms, making it a versatile choice for both newcomers and experienced vinyl enthusiasts. With its high-quality construction and exceptional value, the Ortofon Quintet Red is the perfect upgrade for those looking to experience the richness and depth of moving coil technology.

The Ortofon 2MR Bronze Cartridge is a high-performance moving magnet cartridge designed for designed for turntables with low-profile tonearms. Equipped with a nude Shibata diamond stylus, the 2MR Bronze offers superior tracking ability, reduced distortion, and a refined, detailed sound across a wide frequency range. Its enhanced midrange clarity and extended high frequencies provide a more natural and immersive listening experience, while its deep, controlled bass adds richness to your vinyl playback. Its slim, lightweight design ensures perfect compatibility with low-mass tonearms, offering an easy upgrade that enhances the overall listening experience with precision and musicality.

The Ortofon MC-X20 is the latest evolution in Ortofon’s moving coil design, created for listeners who want to hear every layer of their music with accuracy and emotion. Building on Ortofon’s decades of expertise, the MC-X20 features a newly developed low-mass coil system that improves channel balance and separation, giving you a wider, more precise stereo image.

At its heart is a nude elliptical diamond stylus, carefully mounted for enhanced tracking and reduced surface noise. This ensures your records are traced with absolute precision, capturing delicate microdynamics and revealing textures you may have never heard before. The lightweight, low resonance body further minimises vibration, resulting in a clean, open presentation with tight bass, natural mids, and an airy high-frequency response. Engineered for both technical performance and musical engagement, the MC-X20 represents a step forward in Ortofon’s moving coil line.

The Quintet Blue provides a well-balanced sonic profile, and will tend to give you a smoother sound reproduction with excellent rhythmic timing compared to Quintet Red and moderate dynamic strength compared to Quintet Bronze. Characterised by extended high frequencies with smooth, airy treble, a rich and articulate midrange, and deep, well-controlled bass. Featuring a nude elliptical diamond stylus, this results in a spacious and natural soundstage with excellent separation and imaging, making it an ideal choice for those looking for a step up from the Quintet Red. The Quintet Blue is compatible with a wide range of tonearms, offering both versatility and outstanding musical performance.

The 2M Black is the flagship of the classic moving magnet cartridges from Ortofon. Featuring a nude Shibata diamond stylus and advanced engineering, the 2MR Black offers unparalleled tracking precision, minimal distortion, and a wide frequency response that brings out the finest nuances in your records. Its exceptional clarity, depth, and wide soundstage create a truly immersive listening experience, with a beautifully balanced tonal range and deep, accurate bass. Ideal for higher-end turntable setups.

The 2MR Black is the flagship of the classic moving magnet cartridges from Ortofon but specifically design for use with low profile tonearms. Featuring a nude Shibata diamond stylus and advanced engineering, the 2M Black offers unparalleled tracking precision, minimal distortion, and a wide frequency response that brings out the finest nuances in your records. Its exceptional clarity, depth, and wide soundstage create a truly immersive listening experience, with a beautifully balanced tonal range and deep, accurate bass. Ideal for higher-end turntable setups.

Next in the new line from Ortofon, the MC-X30 represents a sophisticated step forward in moving coil cartridge design. Engineered with precision to extract maximum information from the record groove, it combines advanced materials with Ortofon’s renowned craftsmanship to deliver a highly resolving yet musical performance. At its core is a nude fine line stylus mounted on a low-mass boron cantilever, providing exceptional tracking ability and reduced tracing distortion. This combination ensures superb retrieval of detail across the frequency spectrum, with extended highs, articulate midrange, and a deep, controlled bass foundation.

The low-output moving coil generator offers excellent channel separation and a wide dynamic range, producing a holographic soundstage with precise instrument placement. Optimised coil winding and carefully matched channel balance further reduce crosstalk, while the cartridge’s rigid body construction minimises unwanted resonances.

Designed for serious vinyl enthusiasts and perfectly suited to high quality phono stages, the Ortofon MC-X30 offers both technical accuracy and musical engagement. It’s a cartridge that transforms every record into a captivating listening experience.

The MC Quintet Bronze adds even more details and resolution but in a very even-handed way that pays respect to all elements. It features a nude fine-line diamond stylus, which offers a better contact with the record groove, ensuring accurate tracking and retrieval of even the most subtle details while minimising inner groove distortion. The cartridge's sonic profile delivers crisp and airy high frequencies, a rich and natural midrange, and controlled bass, with an expansive soundstage with excellent stereo imaging and instrument separation. The Quintet Bronze’s lightweight yet rigid material design reduces unwanted vibrations and resonance for a cleaner, improved listening experience. Compatible with a wide range of tonearms and phono stages, it’s the perfect choice for those seeking a refined and dynamic vinyl playback experience.

The Ortofon 2M Black LVB 250 Cartridge is a limited-edition tribute to the legendary composer Ludwig van Beethoven, offering audiophile-grade performance with an emphasis on pure musicality and precision. Built with a specially tuned Shibata diamond stylus and advanced engineering, the 2M Black LVB 250 delivers incredibly detailed, accurate, and dynamic sound, with a wider soundstage and exceptional clarity across all frequencies. The cartridge’s low distortion and exceptional tracking ability bring out the subtleties of your vinyl, making it ideal for serious collectors and those seeking an elevated listening experience. The 2M Black LVB 250 builds on the concept of the original 2M Black cartridge design to take one step further toward true high-end sound. Redefining what is possible from a moving magnet (MM) cartridge, the 2M Black LVB 250 is truly an exercise in technical excellence.

The Ortofon 2MR Black LVB 250 Cartridge is a limited-edition tribute to the legendary composer Ludwig van Beethoven, offering audiophile-grade performance with an emphasis on pure musicality and precision. Designed as a low profile cartridge for use with low mass turntables. Built with a specially tuned Shibata diamond stylus and advanced engineering, the 2MR Black LVB 250 delivers incredibly detailed, accurate, and dynamic sound, with a wider soundstage and exceptional clarity across all frequencies. The cartridge’s low distortion and exceptional tracking ability bring out the subtleties of your vinyl, making it ideal for serious collectors and those seeking an elevated listening experience. The 2MR Black LVB 250 builds on the concept of the original 2M Black cartridge design to take one step further toward true high-end sound. Redefining what is possible from a moving magnet (MM) cartridge, the 2MR Black LVB 250 is truly an exercise in technical excellence.

The Quintet Black S Cartridge is the flagship model in its series, unfettered by musical genre, it will give the closest approach within the Quintet series to Ortofon’s true accuracy in sound. It features a top-tier Nude Shibata diamond stylus mounted on a sapphire cantilever, ensuring exceptional groove contact for superior tracking and minimal distortion. The Quintet Black S delivers a remarkably open and transparent sound, with a richly detailed midrange, and deep, well-controlled bass that brings out the full emotional depth of your vinyl collection. Its wide soundstage and outstanding separation allow for an intimate listening experience, faithfully reproducing every nuance of the original recording. Housed in a low-resonance thermoplastic ABS body, it provides excellent vibration control and durability, making it an ideal choice for those seeking the highest level of analog performance.

The Ortofon MC-X40 is the top model in Ortofon’s new MC-X series, engineered for those who demand precise, dynamic, and detailed playback. Building on the innovations of the series, the MC-X40 introduces a fully optimised moving coil system with a refined generator design, delivering improved channel separation and lower distortion across the full frequency range.

Key upgrades include a high purity boron cantilever for superior rigidity and resonance control, and an advanced nude Shibata elliptical diamond stylus that tracks grooves with exceptional accuracy, preserving fine detail while minimising record wear. This cartridge provides unparalleled transparency, speed, and responsiveness. The cartridge’s low moving mass combined with an optimised coil winding ensures faster transient response, making it more revealing than its siblings in the series.

The MC-X40 balances technical performance with musical engagement. Bass is tight and controlled, mids are precise and natural, and treble extends cleanly without harshness. Its design improvements make it the most capable option in the MC-X line for extracting the maximum detail and dynamics from your vinyl collection. For anyone upgrading from the lower models of the MC-X series, the MC-X40 represents a clear step up in resolution, tracking ability, and overall performance.

The first cartridge in the prestigious Cadenza Series, the Red provides amazing sound performance that is open, dynamic and natural. Its stainless steel and aluminium housing provides excellent damping properties, minimising unwanted resonances for a cleaner, more precise soundstage and separation. The Ortofon Cadenza Red Cartridge is your gateway to high-end vinyl listening. Revealing subtle textures and depth in your favourite music. Expect a well-balanced sound with deep, punchy bass, an expressive midrange, and smooth, refined highs that make listening a true pleasure. Whether you're rediscovering classic albums or exploring new music, the Cadenza Red offers an engaging listening experience that will keep you coming back for more.

The second cartridge in Ortofons Cadenza range. The Cadenza Blue Cartridge takes your vinyl experience to the next level. Featuring a nude Fritz Gyger 70 diamond stylus and a high quality Ruby cantilever, it delivers exceptional groove tracking and an incredibly lifelike presentation. The Cadenza Blue offers a balanced yet dynamic sound, with tight, controlled bass, whilst remaining natural and expressive throughout to reveal every nuance in your music. Its sturdy stainless steel and aluminium housing minimises vibrations, ensuring a clean, spacious soundstage with outstanding detail and instrument separation. Whether you're spinning jazz, rock, or classical, the Cadenza Blue provides a captivating and immersive listening experience that makes every record sound like a live performance.

The Cadenza Bronze is a true high-end reference cartridge, conveying music with supreme precision, impact and dynamics. Its stereo imaging capabilities illuminate the farthest corners of the soundstage in all three dimensions, creating an uncompromising, involving performance. This High-end, reference-level cartridge is capable of exceptional precision, dynamics and realism. Featuring a flagship nude Ortofon Replicant 100 diamond stylus and an improved conical aluminium cantilever. Perfect for those who crave a rich, organic sound with outstanding detail and depth, the Cadenza Bronze makes every record feel like a fresh discovery.

The Ortofon Cadenza Black Cartridge is the pinnacle of the Cadenza series, delivering an extraordinary level of detail, depth, and musicality. Equipped with a top-of-the-line Nude Shibata diamond stylus and a boron cantilever, it offers outstanding tracking ability and precision, capturing every nuance of your favourite records with lifelike realism. The Cadenza Black delivers an impeccably balanced sound, with deep, authoritative bass, a rich and expressive midrange, and sparkling, extended highs.. Its rigid stainless steel and aluminium body minimises unwanted resonance, ensuring an incredibly clean and transparent listen. Whether you're uncovering hidden details in classic recordings or enjoying modern pressings, the Cadenza Black transforms your vinyl collection.