High End Audio and Accessories
- Designer : Jonathan Carr
- Builder : Yoshinori Mishima (final build, testing), Akiko Ishiyama (primary build)
- Type : Medium weight, medium compliance, low-impedance
moving coil cartridge
- Stylus: Namiki microridge line-contact nude diamond stylus
(2.5um x 75um), surface-mounted
- Cantilever system: Solid boron rod with short one-point
wire suspension, directly mounted into cartridge body
- Coils: 3-layer deep, 6N high-purity copper, square-shaped
high-purity iron former, 6.3ohm self-impedance, 9.5uH inductance
- Output voltage: 0.6mV@5cm/sec., zero to peak, 45 degrees (CBS test record, other test records may alter results)
- Frequency range: 10Hz ~ 50kHz
- Channel separation: 30dB or better at 1kHz
- Compliance: Approx. 12 x 10-6cm/dyne at 100Hz
- Vertical tracking angle: 20 degrees
- Cartridge body: One-piece machining from solid 6063
aluminum billet, partially non-parallel shaping, body threaded directly for
mounting screws
- Cartridge mounting screws: 2.6mm 0.45 pitch JIS
standard
- Distance from mounting holes to stylus tip: 9.5mm
- Cartridge weight (without stylus cover): 7.3g
- Recommended tracking force: 1.7g ~ 1.8g (1.75g
preferred)
- Recommended load directly into MC phono input: 97.6ohm ~
806ohm (determine by listening, or follow detailed guidelines in user
manual)
- Recommended load via step-up transformer: 5 ~15ohm (step-up transformer's output must be connected to 10kohm ~ 47kohm MM-level RIAA input, preferably via short, low-capacitance cable)
- Designer: Jonathan Carr
- Builder: Yoshinori Mishima (final build, testing), Akiko
Ishiyama (preliminary build)
- Type: Medium weight, medium compliance, low-impedance
moving coil cartridge
- Stylus: Lyra-designed long-footprint variable-radius
line-contact nude diamond (3um x 70um), slot-mounted
- Cantilever system: Solid boron rod with short one-point
wire suspension, directly mounted into cartridge body
- Coils: 2-layer deep, 6N high-purity copper, square-shaped
chemically-purified high-purity iron former, 5.4ohm self-impedance, 9.0uH
inductance
- Output voltage: 0.5mV@5cm/sec., zero to peak, 45 degrees
(CBS test record, other test records may alter results)
- Frequency range: 10Hz ~ 50kHz
- Channel separation: 35dB or better at 1kHz
- Compliance: Approx. 12x10-6cm/dyne at 100Hz
- Vertical tracking angle: 20 degrees
- Cartridge body: One-piece machining from solid 7075 alloy
billet, with reduced-surface higher-pressure headshell contact area, partially
non-parallel shaping, phase-interference resonance-controlling mechanism, and
body threaded directly for mounting screws
- Cartridge mounting screws: 2.6mm 0.45 pitch JIS
standard
- Distance from mounting holes to stylus tip: 9.5mm
- Cartridge weight (without stylus cover): 8.8g
- Recommended tracking force: 1.65 ~ 1.75g (1.72g
recommended)
- Recommended load directly into MC phono input: 95.3ohm ~
816ohm (determine by listening, or follow detailed guidelines in user
manual)
- Recommended load via step-up transformer: 5 ~ 15ohm (step-up transformer's output must be connected to 10kohm ~ 47kohm MM-level RIAA input, preferably via short, low-capacitance cable)
- Designer: Jonathan Carr
- Builder: Yoshinori Mishima
- Type: Medium weight, medium compliance, low-impedance
moving coil cartridge
- Stylus: Lyra-designed long-footprint variable-radius
line-contact nude diamond (3um x 70um), slot-mounted
- Cantilever system: Solid boron rod with short one-point
wire suspension, directly mounted into cartridge vertical pillar
- Coils: 2-layer deep, 6N high-purity copper, square-shaped
chemically-purified high-purity iron former, 5.4ohm self-impedance, 9.1uH
inductance
- Output voltage: 0.5mV@5cm/sec., zero to peak, 45 degrees
(CBS test record, other test records may alter results)
- Frequency range: 10Hz ~ 50kHz
- Channel separation: 35dB or better at 1kHz
Compliance: Approx. 12 x 10-6cm/dyne at 100Hz
Vertical tracking angle: 20 degrees
- Cartridge body: Two-piece composite structure, each piece
controlling resonances within the other: Vertical "pillar" is one-piece
machining from spring-grade phosphor bronze solid billet, with reduced-surface
higher-pressure headshell contact area; horizontal "body" is one-piece machining
from high-loss polymer, with threaded brass inserts for mounting screws
- Cartridge mounting screws: 2.6mm 0.45 pitch JIS
standard
- Distance from mounting holes to stylus tip: 9.5mm
- Cartridge weight (without stylus cover): 9g
- Recommended tracking force: 1.65 ~ 1.75g
- Recommended load directly into MC phono input: 95.3ohm ~
816ohm (determine by listening)
- Recommended load via step-up transformer: 5 ~ 15ohm (step-up transformer's output must be connected to 10kohm ~ 47kohm MM-level RIAA input, preferably via short, low-capacitance cable)
- Designer: Jonathan Carr
- Builder: Yoshinori Mishima
- Type: Medium weight, medium compliance, low-impedance
moving coil cartridge
- Stylus: Lyra-designed long-footprint variable-radius
line-contact nude diamond (3um x 70um), slot-mounted
- Cantilever system: Diamond-coated solid boron rod with
short one-point wire suspension, directly mounted into cartridge body via
high-pressure knife-edge system
- Coils: 2-layer deep, 6N high-purity copper, square-shaped
chemically-purified high-purity iron former, 5.4ohm self-impedance, 8.8uH
inductance
- Output voltage: 0.5mV@5cm/sec., zero to peak, 45 degrees
(CBS test record, other test records may alter results)
- Frequency range: 10Hz ~ 50kHz
- Channel separation: 35dB or better at 1kHz
- Compliance: Approx. 12 x 10-6cm/dyne at 100Hz
- Vertical tracking angle: 20 degrees
- Cartridge body: One-piece machining from solid titanium
billet, with non-parallel shaping, and body threaded directly for mounting
screws
- Cartridge mounting screws: 2.6mm 0.45 pitch JIS
standard
- Distance from mounting holes to stylus tip: 9.5mm
- Cartridge weight (without stylus cover): 10.5g
- Recommended tracking force: 1.65 ~ 1.75g
- Recommended load directly into MC phono input: 95.3ohm ~
816ohm (determine by listening)
- Recommended load via step-up transformer: 5 ~ 15ohm (step-up transformer's output must be connected to 10kohm ~ 47kohm MM-level RIAA input, preferably via short, low-capacitance cable)
- Designer: Jonathan Carr
- Builder: Yoshinori Mishima
- Type: Medium weight, medium compliance, low-impedance moving
coil cartridge
- Stylus: Lyra-designed long-footprint variable-radius
line-contact nude diamond (3um x 70um), slot-mounted
- Cantilever system: Diamond-coated solid boron rod with short
one-point wire suspension, directly mounted into cartridge body via
high-pressure knife-edge system
- Coils: 2-layer deep, 6N high-purity copper, cross-shaped
chemically-purified high-purity iron former, 4.2ohm self-impedance, 11uH
inductance
- Output voltage: 0.56mV@5cm/sec., zero to peak, 45 degrees
(CBS test record, other test records may alter results)
- Frequency range: 10Hz ~ 50kHz
- Channel separation: 35dB or better at 1kHz
- Compliance: Approx. 12 x 10-6cm/dyne at 100Hz
- Vertical tracking angle: 20 degrees
- Cartridge body: One-piece machining from solid titanium
billet, with reduced-surface higher-pressure headshell contact area,
predominately non-parallel and asymmetrical shaping, phase-interference
resonance-controlling mechanism, and body threaded directly for mounting
screws
- Cartridge mounting screws: 2.6mm 0.45 pitch JIS
standard
- Distance from mounting holes to stylus tip: 9.5mm
- Cartridge weight (without stylus cover): 11.6g
- Recommended tracking force: 1.65 ~ 1.75g (1.72g
recommended)
- Recommended load directly into MC phono input: 104ohm ~
887ohm (determine by listening, or follow detailed guidelines in user
manual)
- Recommended load via step-up transformer: 5 ~ 15ohm (step-up transformer's output must be connected to 10kohm ~ 47kohm MM-level RIAA input, preferably via short, low-capacitance cable)
Stylus Performance Treatment $45
LYRA Stylus Performance Treatment (SPT) is a purified water-based, non-alcohol stylus cleaner that helps keep cartridge styli scrupulously clean.
In addition to highly purified water, SPT contains only very small amounts of organic chemical cleaning agents. SPT has proven to be completely safe to use with all phono cartridges (not only LYRA's). Whatever the cartridge, excessive amounts of liquid should never be applied to the stylus and cantilever.
A key component of SPT is the accompanying brush which has been designed with super-soft bristles. Thanks to the bristles it is OK to drag the brush across the diamond stylus of the cartridge. Most other stylus brushes on the market have harder bristles that are not gentle with the diamond stylus, and could potentially cause damage. Even the LYRA brush must not be allowed to come into contact with any other part of the cartridge.
Upper models of the LYRA cartridge range such as the Skala and Titan i come with a free bottle of Lyra SPT. For other models, and for refills, Lyra SPT is available as a separate product from your local Lyra distributor/retailer.
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CONCEPT CARTRIDGES
To compliment their Concept turntable, Clearaudio has introduced two affordable, high-performance cartridges, the Concept MM (Moving Magnet) and Concept MC (Moving Coil). Due to the unique "frictionless magnetic bearing" design of Concept's Verify tonearm, either cartridge is available factory pre-installed on the Concept turntable at a special package price. Both Clearaudio Concept MM and MC cartridges are also available separately for use on Clearaudio or other brand turntables.
The Concept MM features an aluminum body and is a high output moving magnet cartridge based on Clearaudio's popular Aurum Wood Classic mkII. Its sound is both musical and inviting, with classic moving magnet warmth and body.
The Concept MC features an aluminum-magnesium alloy body and is a low output moving coil that follows in the design footsteps of their popular v2 Gold series. Its sound is both refined and involving, with classic moving coil inner detail and dynamics.
Output Voltage Stylus Type Internal Ohms Loading Cart Weight Compliance Tracking Retail Price
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Concept MM |
3.3
mV
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5 X
80 µm
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.66
k Ohms
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47
k Ohms
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8.0
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15
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2.0-2.5
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$200.00*
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MOVING MAGNET CARTRIDGES
Clearaudio Moving Magnet Phono Cartridges are precision products that are held to the most stringent quality control standards. The patented assembly process is based on the newest technical advances. Through this process, we hand select materials that are held to the tightest tolerances. An extremely linear frequency response, and an exceptional dynamic response insure a very uniform soundstage. Clearaudio MM cartridges are compatible with virtually all tonearms.
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Maestro Wood |
3.6
mV
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5 X
80 µm
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.66
k Ohms
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47k
Ohms
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7.0
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15
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2.0-2.5
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$1,200.00
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| Virtuoso Wood |
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Clearaudio has significantly improved our fully symmetrical MC design, first patented in 1980.
We redesigned the generator in a revolutionary way by positioning and doubling the magnets (to 8 pcs.) so the coils are operating in a much stronger magnetic field. Furthermore we have chosen the strongest magnetic material available: super neodymium. Through these achievements, the efficiency has been raised by 30%, which results in an output of up to 0.9 mV at 5cm/sec. All models now utilize the improved V2 generator.
The new Micro-HD Diamond tip provides a hybrid parabolic geometry with a stylus radii of 0.008mm x 0.040mm. The total mass (0.00016g) is a fifth of the previous diamond stylus.
Cartridge body resonances, while tracking in the groove, are minimized through the twelve finger design of the mounting plate, each finger with a different radius. This is the result of our constant research and development.
The cartridge bodies of our 5 models: Goldfinger, Titanium, da Vinci, Stradivari and Concerto are made out of the following: gold, titanium, ceramic coated aluminum, Ebony and Satinee wood. The generator construction of the new V2 moving coil cartridge generation is absolutely symmetrical: mechanically, magnetically and electrically, our unique design. All Clearaudio moving coils use our proven 24 ct. pure gold coils.
Talismann Concerto Stradivari Da Vinci Titanium Goldfinger
A clear breakthrough in analog music reproduction
has been achieved with this new MC v2 cartridge generation. The new generation
is able to reproduce a dynamic range of 100 dB with a frequency response of 10
Hz up to 100KHz.
For the first time in 50 years you will see 100dB
dynamic range reproduced from the vinyl record in the following graph. The
following measurement, a trackability test at 80 microns, proves the 100dB
dynamic range. The peak Level (blue graph) in relation to the record noise
(green graph) shows definitely a 100dB dynamic range.
Output Voltage Stylus Type Internal Ohms Freq. Response Weight Compliance Tracking Weight Price
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| da Vinci V2 | .8 mV | micro HD | 30 | 20Hz - 100 kHz | 7.0 g | 15 | 2.8 g | $5,500 |
| Stradivari V2 | .8 mV | micro HD | 30 | 20Hz - 100 kHz | 7.0 g | 15 | 2.8 g | $3,750 |
| Concerto V2 | .8 mV | micro HD | 30 | 20Hz - 100 kHz | 7.0 g | 15 | 2.8 g | $2,750 |
| Talismann V2 | .7mV | micro HD | 30 | 20Hz - 50 kHz | 10.8 g | 15 | 2.8 g | $1,750 |
More info
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BENZ MICRO S CLASS
Voltage Stylus Internal Ohms Loading Weight Comp Tracking Retail Re-Tip Re-Tip Exchange
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| Ruby Z |
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| Ebony H |
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| Ref S Copper |
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$600
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x$1,150
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| Glider SH |
2.5
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Micro-ridge
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90
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>1000
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6.8
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14
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1.6 - 1.9
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$1,200
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$500
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$900
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| Glider SM |
0.8
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Micro-ridge
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24
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>240
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6.8
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14
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1.6 - 1.9
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$1,200
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$500
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$900
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| Glider SL |
0.4
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Micro-ridge
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12
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>120
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6.8
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15
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1.6 - 1.9
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$1,200
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$500
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$900
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| ACE SH |
2.5
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Micro-ridge
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90
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>1000
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8.8
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14
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1.6 - 1.9
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$900
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$500
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$720
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| ACE SM |
0.8
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Micro-ridge
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24
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>240
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8.8
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14
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1.6 - 1.9
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$900
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$500
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$720
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| ACE SL |
0.4
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Micro-ridge
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12
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>120
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8.8
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15
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1.6 - 1.9
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$900
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$500
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$720
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| MC Gold |
0.5
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.3 X .7 mil
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20
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>200
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5.7
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15
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1.7 - 2.0
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$425
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NA
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$325
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| MC Silver |
2.0
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.3 X .7 mil
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120
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>1200
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5.7
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15
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1.7 - 2.0
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$425
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NA
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$325
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More info
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Model |
Output |
Stylus |
Internal |
Loading |
Weight |
Compliance |
Tracking Force In Grams |
Retail Price |
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2M Black |
5.0mV |
Nude Shibata |
1.2k Ohms |
47k Ohms |
7.2 |
22 |
1.4- 1.7 |
$669.00 |
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2M Bronze |
5.0mV |
Nude Fine Line |
1.2k Ohms |
47k Ohms |
7.2 |
22 |
1.4- 1.7 |
$389.00 |
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2M Blue |
5.5mV |
Nude Elliptical |
1.3k Ohms |
47k Ohms |
7.2 |
20 |
1.6- 2.0 |
$199.00 |
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2M Red |
5.5mV |
Elliptical |
1.3k Ohms |
47k Ohms |
7.2 |
20 |
1.6- 2.0 |
$99.00 |
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Model |
Output |
Stylus |
Internal |
Loading |
Weight |
Compliance |
Tracking Force In Grams |
Retail Price |
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Xpression |
0.3mV |
Special Nude Replicant 100 |
4 Ohms |
>10 Ohms |
28.0 |
11 |
2.3- 2.8 |
$5399.00 |
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Windfeld |
0.30mV |
Special Nude Replicant 100 |
4 Ohms |
>10 Ohms |
13.0 |
16 |
2.3- 2.8 |
$3750.00 |
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Cadenza Black |
0.30mV |
Nude Shibata |
5 Ohms |
>10 Ohms |
10.7 |
16 |
2.0-2.5 |
$2380.00 |
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Cadenza Bronze |
0.40mV |
Nude Replicant |
5 Ohms |
50- 200 Ohms |
10.7 |
12 |
2.2- 2.7 |
$1960.00 |
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Cadenza Blue |
0.50mV |
Nude Fritz Gyger 70 |
5 Ohms |
50- 200 Ohms |
10.7 |
12 |
2.2- 2.7 |
$1540.00 |
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Cadenza Red |
0.45mV |
Nude Fine Line |
5 Ohms |
50- 500 Ohms |
10.7 |
12 |
2.2- 2.7 |
$1120.00 |
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Cadenza Mono |
0.45mV |
Nude Fine Line |
5 Ohms |
50- 500 Ohms |
10.7 |
12 |
2.2- 2.7 |
$1120.00 |
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Rondo Bronze |
0.50mV |
Nude Fritz Gyger 80 |
6 Ohms |
10- 200 Ohms |
10.5 |
15 |
2.0- 2.5 |
$1050.00 |
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Rondo Blue |
0.50mV |
Nude Fritz Gyger 70 |
6 Ohms |
10- 200 Ohms |
10.5 |
15 |
2.0- 2.5 |
$800.00 |
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Rondo Red |
0.50mV |
Nude Elliptical |
6 Ohms |
10- 200 Ohms |
10.5 |
15 |
2.0- 2.5 |
$550.00 |
| MC-20 Super Limited Edition |
0.25mv
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Nude Fritz Gyger 70
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5 Ohms
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>10 Ohms
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9.0
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15
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1.6 – 2.0
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$790.00
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| Vivo Blue |
0.50mV |
Nude Elliptical |
5 Ohms |
>10 Ohms |
7.0 |
13 |
1.6 – 2.0 |
$320.00 |
| Vivo Red |
0.50mV
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Nude Elliptical
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5 Ohms
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>10 Ohms
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7.0
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13
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1.6 – 2.0
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$240.00
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SPU GM housing standard headshell connector |
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Model |
Output |
Stylus |
Internal |
Loading |
Weight |
Compliance |
Tracking Force In Grams |
Retail Price |
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Royal GM Mk. II |
0.20mV |
Nude Replicant 100 |
6 Ohms |
>100 Ohms |
30.0 |
8 |
2.5- 3.5 |
$2150.00 |
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Synergy GM |
0.50mV |
Nude Elliptical |
2 Ohms |
10- 50 Ohms |
30.0 |
8 |
2.5- 3.5 |
$1799.00 |
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Meister Silver GM |
0.30mV |
Nude Elliptical |
1.5 Ohms |
>10 Ohms |
32.0 |
8 |
3.0- 5-0 |
$1699.00 |
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Classic E GM Mk. II |
0.20mV |
Nude Elliptical |
6 Ohms |
>10 Ohms |
30.0 |
8 |
3.0- 5.0 |
$975.00 |
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Classic GM Mk. II |
0.20mV |
Nude Spherical |
6 Ohms |
>10 Ohms |
30.0 |
8 |
3.0- 5.0 |
$899.00 |
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Mono GM Mk. II |
3.0mV |
Spherical |
100 Ohms |
47k Ohms |
30.0 |
12 |
3.0- 5.0 |
$849.00 |
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Mono CG 65 DI Mk. II |
1.5mV |
Spherical |
6 Ohms |
>100 Ohms |
33.0 |
---- |
4.0- 5.0 |
$785.00 |
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Mono CG 25 DI Mk. II |
1.5mV |
Spherical |
6 Ohms |
>100 Ohms |
33.0 |
---- |
3.0- 4.0 |
$785.00 |
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Synergy A (Limited Edition) |
0.50mV |
Nude Elliptical |
2 Ohms |
10- 50 Ohms |
29.0 |
8 |
2.5- 3.5 |
$1849.00 |
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Royal N |
0.20mV |
Nude Replicant 100 |
6 Ohms |
>100 Ohms |
13.0 |
8 |
2.5- 3.5 |
$1479.00 |
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Classic N E |
0.20mV |
Nude Elliptical |
6 Ohms |
>10 Ohms |
13.0 |
8 |
3.0- 5.0 |
$799.00 |
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Classic N |
0.20mV |
Nude Spherical |
6 Ohms |
>10 Ohms |
13.0 |
8 |
3.0- 5.0 |
$725.00 |
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Stylus Model |
Fits Phono Cartridge Model(s) |
Retail Price |
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2M Red |
2M Red |
$79.00 |
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2M Blue |
2M Blue |
$179.00 |
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2M Bronze |
2M Bronze, 2M Black |
$299.00 |
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2M Black |
2M Bronze, 2M Black |
$519.00 |
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D25 M |
OM, OMP, TM |
$59.00 |
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3E |
OM, OMP Series |
$42.00 |
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5E |
OM, OMP Series |
$45.00 |
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7 |
TM Series |
$49.00 |
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78 |
OM, OMP, TM |
$59.00 |
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10 |
Super OM, OM, OMP, TM |
$49.00 |
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14 |
TM Series |
$52.00 |
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20 |
Super OM, OM, OMP, TM |
$169.00 |
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30 |
Super OM, OM, OMP, TM |
$249.00 |
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40 |
Super OM, OM, OMP, TM |
$325.00 |
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510 Mk. II |
510 Mk. II, 510, 510P |
$49.00 |
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520 Mk. II |
520 Mk. II, 520, 520P |
$139.00 |
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530 Mk. II |
530 Mk. II, 530, 530P |
$229.00 |
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540 Mk. II |
540 Mk. II, 540, 540P |
$309.00 |
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310 |
Series 310 Universal |
$44.00 |
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320 |
Series 320 Universal |
$52.00 |
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DN 149 S (Legacy Model) |
TKS 49S |
$65.00 |
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DN 155 E (Legacy Model) |
ULM, TKS 55E, 52E, 50E |
$99.00 |
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DN 165 E (Legacy Model) |
ULM 66E |
$65.00 |
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FF 15 XE Mk. II (Legacy Model) |
FF 15XE Mk. II |
$59.00 |
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D3E (Legacy Model) |
VMS 3E |
$39.00 |
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D20E (Legacy Model) |
VMS 20E Mk. II, VMS 20EO Mk. II |
$119.00 |
Moving Magnet
Ortofon has designed and manufactured magnetic cartridges since 1969. In providing an economic alternative to the renowned Ortofon moving coil cartridges, the magnetic models have established a firm position for themselves among music lovers and audiophiles all over the world. Sophisticated styli, light and rigid cantilevers, and advanced magnetic circuitry have produced a level of quality which is state-of-the-art within the magnetic category
Moving Coil
Nothing demonstrates more convincingly Ortofon´s commitment to be the world´s last cartridge manufacturer than the ongoing development of new state-of-the-art models, and Ortofon will continue to refine upon the level of sound quality attainable from analogue recordings.
Since 1948 Ortofon has introduced about 100 different moving coil models, and more are to follow.
Contrary to other types of phono catridges, the moving coil principle is not suited for mass production. Each of the four coils contains between 11 an 24 turns of wire, depending on model, and has to be wound by hand under a microscope. The wire itself is much thinner than a human hair. The high degree of craftsmanship involved is one of the "secrets" behind Ortofon's reputation
SPU
Ortofon’s SPU cartridges continue the tradition of the first ever Moving Coil cartridges as originally engineered by Mr. Robert Gudmandsen and produced by Ortofon in the late 1950s. Praised for their refined linearity and full body, these cartridges have remained a favourite throughout the years, both for modern and vintage high-end applications. This year we decided to give our SPU fans around the world an opportunity to get a collection of the four most famous SPUs, each of them being a very special collector's item.
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| Maker | Miyajima-Laboratory |
| Product name | Stereo cartridge -Waza- |
| Impedance | About 16 ohms (About 0.23mV output) |
| Frequency range (-3dB) | 20 Hz to 32 kHz |
| Tracking force (Best) | 2.5g - 3.2g (recommended 3.0g) diamond needle |
| Stylus Shape | Elliptic |
| Compliance (100Hz) | around 5×10-6cm/dyne |
| Weight | About 9.0g |
| Body | Rosewood |
Shilabe MC Cartridge $2995
| Maker | Miyajima-Laboratory |
| Product name | Stereo cartridge -Shilabe- |
| Impedance | About 16 ohms (About 0.23mV output) |
| Frequency range (-3dB) | 20 Hz to 32 kHz |
| Tracking force (Best) | 2.5g - 3.2g (recommended 3.0g) diamond needle |
| Stylus Shape | Shibata |
| Compliance (100Hz) | around 5×10-6cm/dyne |
| Weight | about 10.4g |
| Body | African Blackwood |
Kansui MC Cartridge $3600
| Maker | Miyajima-Laboratory |
| Product name | Stereo cartridge -Kansui- |
| Impedance | About 16 ohms (About 0.23mV output) |
| Frequency range (-3dB) | 20 Hz to 32 kHz |
| Tracking force (Best) | 2.0g - 2.5g (recommended 2.25g) diamond needle |
| Stylus Shape | Shibata |
| Compliance (100Hz) | around 7×10-6cm/dyne |
| Weight | about 10.4g |
| Body | African Blackwood |
Premiun Mono $1050 Premium BE Mono $1260
| Product name | Monaural Cartridge "Premium MONO" 78rpm Cartridge "Premium 78rpm" ----------------------------------- Monaural Cartridge "PremiumBE MONO" |
| Weight | "Premium MONO / Premium 78rpm" About 10.5g Ebony "PremiumBE MONO" About 10.8g Black Ebony |
| Rated needle pressure |
"MONO" 2.0g - 4.5g (recommended 3.5g) "78rpm" 3.0g - 5.0g (recommended 4.0g) |
| impedance | About 6Ω (About 0.7mV output) |
| Compliance | around 8×10-6cm/dyne |
| Stylus Shape | "Premium MONO" 0.7 mil conical "Premium 78rpm" 3 mil conical "Premium BE MONO 0.7 mil conical (pure diamond) |