Ortofon Products

The MC A95 celebrates the past 95 years of Ortofon. First and foremost, it makes history by significantly raising the standards by which sound reproduction is measured, making it a celebration of sound itself. The Ortofon MC A95 has gone the next level by reducing unwanted vibrations and increasing the dynamic capability of the cartridge. Those who choose to own the MC95 will experience the lifelike, open sound, with exceedingly clear midrange for the presentation that is unparalleled. The MC A95 remains extremely musical while paying close attention to micro dynamic details, with its delicate, but also analytical nature.

The MC Xpression cartridge bridges the gap between the SPU-type cartridges and High-End cartridges like the MC A90 and the MC Windfeld designed for headshell mounting. The result is a high-performance moving coil cartridge with the convenience of a standard headshell connector, which provides a simple and elegant method of directly connecting the generator and tonearm via the Xpression’s one-piece body

The MC Windfeld was developed in 2008 using state-of-the-art technology. This highly advanced design, which is the world’s most hi-tech analogue cartridge, may be seen as a tribute to Ortofon’s departing engineer Per Windfeld, who has for more than 30 years been a feature of the high-end culture as the head of development behind amazing cartridges. The MC Windfield is designed by a team headed by Mr.Windfield's successor, Leif Johannsen, the Ortofon’s Chief Officer of Acoustics and Technology. The cartridge bears Mr. Windfeld’s name (his initials “PW” are inscribed in gold on the cartridge’s side

The Cadenza Blue uses a Nude FG 70 stylus with a very thin ruby cantilever. The coils are made from 6NX pure silver wire. 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.

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 a 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.

The MC-1 Turbo is an excellent entry into the world of high output Moving Coil (MC) cartridges, with an elliptical stylus profile. The MC-a Turbo had a 3.3mV output, which makes it perfect for use with inbuilt phono preamps- specifically ones designed for Moving Magnet (MM) cartridges. It provides a taste of the linearity and precision of moving coils, but without the need for additional high gain preamps or transformers

The 2M Bronze features a nude Fine Line diamond stylus, which is particularly suited for demanding applications. The cartridge body used for the 2M Bronze is manufactured from a newly-developed Lexan DMX Piano Black, a revolutionary material which ensures high rigidity while eliminating unwanted resonances. The weight and size fit the most common turntables on the market today. The 2M Series provides excellent compatibility when used in an assortment of playback systems and with a wide variety of phono preamps. The 2M Bronze uses a special upgraded engine, featuring split pole pins with a silver plated copper wire.

The 2M Series is designed for precise and accurate retrieval of the information in the record groove. The name 2M was selected from among several ideas. 2M means, MM, which is the abbreviation for moving magnet. The 2M series of cartridges feature Ortofon’s trademark split pole pins, an invention that enables moving magnet cartridges to have a flat frequency response, as with moving coil cartridges.