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Introduction
Ortofon is a well-known brand among many audiophiles enthused for its High-fidelity products, especially Turntable Cartridges, Styli (needle), and Tonearms. Ortofon products are renowned for excellent sound reproduction. Every product, whether it is a Styli or Phono cartridge, is designed to deliver superior High-fidelity (Hi-Fi) audio performance. Their commitment to quality and innovation has made Ortofon a reputed name in the Luxury audio industry.
Ortofon History
The Danish company was founded by two engineers, Mr Axel Petersen and Mr Arnold Poulsen, in October 1918 that time, the name was Electrical Phono Film Company. In the beginning, the company focused on developing sound film technology and played a significant role in revolutionary synchronized sound for movies. In 1946, the old name changed to FonoFilm Industry, and in 1947 finally named Ortofon. Over the years, Ortofon expanded its expertise into the High-end luxury audio industry, particularly in phono cartridges for turntables or record players, and is now a leader in the field through continuous innovation and high-quality products.
Ortofon Legacy
Ortofon’s legacy is marked by its persistent pursuit of perfection and technological advancements in high-end audio reproduction—the company’s set industry standards in sound engineering, influencing the design and production of phono cartridges worldwide. Ortofon’s dedication and development have led to numerous groundbreaking high-end audio products. Their legacy is also reflected in the widespread use of Ortofon turntable cartridges by audiophiles and professionals who seek the highest quality sound reproduction.
What is a Phono Cartridge?
Phono Cartridges consist of many key components, including a stylus, cantilever, magnet or coil assembly, and housing. The cartridge transforms the stylus’s physical movement across the record into an audio signal. In simple words, cartridges convert the mechanical vibrations picked up by the stylus (needle) as it tracks the grooves of a vinyl record into an electrical signal. That electrical signal is then sent to an amplifier in audio format.
There are two types of Cartridges: Moving Magnet (MM) and Moving Coil (MC).
Moving Magnet (MM) Cartridge
In the Moving Magnet (MM) Cartridge, the stylus is attached to a small magnet that moves within a set of fixed coils. The MM Cartridge has a higher output voltage, making it compatible with a wider range of phono preamplifiers. However, it tracks fewer demanding records well and might struggle with more complex passages or damaged vinyl.
Moving Coil (MC)
In a Moving Coil (MC) cartridge, the stylus is attached to a tiny coil of wire that moves within a magnetic field. The MC Cartridge has a lower output voltage, requiring a specialized preamplifier with a higher gain to signal correctly. However, it has superior tracking ability, providing better performance on challenging passages and worn records.
Ortofon Cartridge Series:
Ortofon Concorde Music Cartridge
Ortofon Concorde Music Cartridge is made for High-fidelity (Hi-FI) audio systems. The primary aim is to develop easy mounting on a tonearm without screws or wires and no tools required for installation, making it hassle-free and convenient. Also, the Ortofon Concorde Music Cartridge’s unique design earned the Danish Industrial Design Award and became an icon in the audio industry.
Ortofon Concorde Music Cartridge models are Concorde Music Black LVB 250, Concorde Music Black, Concorde Music Bronze, Concorde Music Blue and Concorde Music Red.
Ortofon 2MR Cartridge
The Ortofon 2MR series is designed with a newly developed cartridge housing for optimized fitting on low-profile turntables. With its ultra-slim 3mm height reduction, seamless integration. The cartridge’s slimline body makes it easy to install with just two screws. Also, excellent compatibility with all 2M styles and revels in the high-performance motor system featuring quad coils and split pole pins, exclusive to genuine Ortofon cartridges.
Ortofon 2MR Cartridge models are 2MR 78, 2MR Red, MR Bronze, 2MR Mono, 2MR Blue, 2MR Black LVB 250 and 2MR Black.
Ortofon SPU Cartridge
Ortofon introduced the first SPU stereo cartridge in 1958. Ortofon’s commitment to producing the SPU cartridge for over half a century reflects the enduring appeal and craftsmanship of this design. The SPU cartridge remains the sole Ortofon stereo cartridge in continuous production since 1958.
Ortofon SPU Cartridge models are SPU Royal N, SPU Classic N E, SPU Classic N, SPU Royal G MKII, SPU Meister Silver G MKII, SPU Classic GE MKII, SPU Classic G MKII, SPU Mono G MKII, SPU Mono CG 25 DI MKII.
Ortofon MC Verismo Cartridge
The MC Verismo is the primary model of the Ortofon Exclusives Series of highest-performing Moving Coil cartridges. It has been developed based on Ortofon’s extensive knowledge of vibration properties, different shapes and materials’ characteristics, and competencies in magnetism, mechanical design, and technologies. The Ortofon MC Verismo will undoubtedly provide sound that simply has to be experienced.
Ortofon Xpression Cartridge
The Ortofon Xpression cartridge is a very high-performance moving coil cartridge with the convenience of a standard headshell connector. This connector provides a simple and elegant method of directly connecting the generator and tonearm via the Expression’s one-piece body. It bridges the gap between SPU-type cartridges and High-End cartridges like the MC A90 and the MC Windfeld designed for headshell mounting.
Ortofon MC Windfeld Ti Cartridge
The Ortofon MC Windfeld Ti Cartridge will help reproduce lifelike, dynamic, and open sound with an exceedingly clear midrange. MC Windfeld reduces unwanted vibrations and increases the cartridge’s dynamic capability. The MC Windfeld Ti remains extremely musical while paying close attention to micro dynamic details, with its delicate but also analytical nature.
Ortofon MC A Mono Cartridge
The Ortofon MC A Mono is an actual mono cartridge for playing back MONO recordings. Suppose users play a MONO record with a stereo cartridge. In that case, they will not achieve the same signal in the two channels due to imperfections such as crosstalk, noise, phase errors, tracking errors, anti-skating, and distortion. The difference between the channels will result in an unstable and partially fuzzy image. A mono switch can improve this.
Ortofon MC Cadenza Cartridge
Ortofon is always seeking new technology to use in its products and pushing the performance of existing technology. Thus, Ortofon assures the highest level of performance and quality. The Kontrapunkt models and MC Jubilee became market standards and are among its most popular cartridges. Nevertheless, Ortofon decided to develop an even more ambitious new cartridge series. All five Ortofon Cadenza Series cartridges have their sonic Expression, and all five models together represent the ensemble of five classic variations.
Ortofon MC Cadenza Cartridge models are MC Cadenza Black, MC Cadenza Bronze, MC Cadenza Blue, MC Cadenza Red and MC Cadenza Mono.
Ortofon MC Quintet Cartridge
Since 1948, Ortofon has introduced about 100 different Moving Coil models. They believe that every new cartridge series should be 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. The Ortofon MC Quintet Cartridge 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 Ortofon Quintet Series gives excellent results with the most common tonearms.
Ortofon MC Quintet Cartridge models are MC Quintet Black S, MC Quintet Bronze, MC Quintet Blue, MC Quintet Red, MC Quintet Mono,
Ortofon 2M Cartridge
The 2M series Cartridge is built on Ortofon’s philosophy of accuracy in sound. All their experience, technology, and innovation have been put into making it the 2M series that allows audiophiles to hear the music the way the artist intended. In every piece of cartridge, Ortofon strives for perfection, and when the technology can’t deliver the quality, they want Ortofon to invent something that can. To ensure the highest quality product brand keeps everything close. All Ortofon 2M Cartridge cartridges are designed and crafted in Denmark.
Ortofon 2M Cartridge models are 2M Mono Premounted, 2M 78 Premounted, 2M Black LVB 250 Premounted, 2M Black Premounted, 2M Bronze Premounted, 2M Blue Premounted, 2M Red Premounted, 2M Mono Verso, 2M 78 Verso, 2M Black Verso, 2M Bronze Verso, 2M Blue Verso, 2M Red Verso, 2M Mono, 2M 78, 2M Black LVB 250, 2M Black, 2M Bronze, 2M Blue,
Selecting the Right Ortofon Cartridge for Turntable.
Selecting the correct cartridge for your turntable it’s a critical task, with a multitude of options and considerations. Like which cartridge will be compatible with the turntable, will cartridge fit the turntable, and will cartridge translate the grooves on your vinyl records into a captivating soundstage that elevates your listening experience. Many points matter.
A cartridge with a replaceable stylus offers the advantage of effortless upgrades down the line. To ensure compatibility with such an option, we recommend considering a Moving Magnet cartridge. But if you’re looking for a high-end, High-fidelity audio experience, then we recommend Moving Coil cartridges.
Conclusion
Ortofon is the most high-end brand name in the audio industry due to decades of experience in sound engineering and innovations. Brand commitment to High-end, high-fidelity sound reproduction, precision engineering, and continuous technological advancement has cemented its reputation as a leader in the field. If you want Moving Magnet (MM) or Moving Coil (MC) cartridges, Ortofon has every cartridge for every turntable which meets the highest standards of audiophiles. Sound innovators have expertise in High-end, high-fidelity (HiFi) setups. Feel free to contact us for guidance.
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