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The new Ortofon Reference Interconnect cables Series is designed and manufactured by Ortofon Japan
Each of the new Reference series cables has its individual sonic expression:

- The Reference Red is an all-purpose, decent, but not too expensive cable that would be a great addition to any audio equipment. The sound is relaxed, warm and dynamic with high resolution.
- The Reference Blue is a dynamic and high-resolution cable that reveals detailed reproduction throughout the spectrum.
- The Reference Bronze has an astonishing wide-range, clear and neutral sound.
- The Reference Black is a new generation reference audio cable par excellence with a well-balanced, neutral and precise sound.

Ortofon Reference Red cable
The Reference Red Interconnect cable is a perfect combination of 4N OFC (Oxygen-free copper) and 4N HiFC (High performance pure copper) conductors. These two copper conductor materials are combined to create a warm, dynamic sound with high resolution.
The Reference Red is surrounded by shield of both 16 sets of 0.1mm x 10 copper wires and aluminum to reduce electromagnetic induced noise.
The gold plated RCA terminals provide easy, stable and durable connection.

• Cable capacity: 190pF/m
• Cable length: 1.0 m or 1.5 m
• Terminal type: RCA
• 2 pieces per set

Reference Red technical configuration
① Signal conductors:
• OFC (Oxygen-free copper) Ø 0.5 mm + Ø 0.32 mm × 7
• HiFC (High performance pure copper) Ø 0.12 mm × 28
② Signal conductors:
• OFC (Oxygen-free copper) Ø 0.5 mm + Ø 0.32 mm × 7
• HiFC (High performance pure copper) Ø 0.12 mm × 28
③ Damping material: Cotton fiber
④ Shield: Aluminuim tape
⑤ Shield: Braided Tin-plated 3N copper wire Ø 0.1 mm × 10 × 16
⑥ Insulation: Halogen-free highly resilient elastomer
⑦ Cable diameter: 7.5 mm
⑧ Insulation: PE

Technical specifications:
• Frequency response - 20-20.000 Hz + 3 /- 3 dB
• Tracking ability at 315Hz at recommended tracking force *) - 60 µm
• Compliance, dynamic, lateral - 20 µm/mN
• Stylus type - Elliptical
• Stylus tip radius - r/R 8/18 µm
• Tracking force range - 1.25-1.75 g (12.5-17.5 mN)
• Tracking force, recommended - 1.5 g (15 mN)
• Tracking angle - 20°
• Stylus colour - Black
• Recommended for Series 500 Mkll, 510, 510 P, Alfa
*) Typical value

Technical specifications:
• Frequency response: - 20-20.000 Hz + 2 / - 2 dB
• Tracking ability at 315Hz at recommended tracking force*): 70 µm
• Compliance, dynamic, lateral: 25 µm/mN
• Stylus type: Elliptical
• Stylus tip radius: r/R 8/18 µm
• Tracking force range: 1.0-1.5 g (10-15 mN)
• Tracking force, recommended: 1.25 g (12.5 mN)
• Tracking angle: 20°
• Stylus colour: Black
• Recommended for TM 14U
*) Typical value

Technical specifications:
• Frequency response - 20-12.000 Hz + 2 / - 3 dB
• Tracking ability at 315Hz at recommended tracking force *) - 60 µm
• Compliance, dynamic, lateral - 15 µm/mN
• Stylus type - Spherical
• Stylus tip radius - 65µm
• Tracking force range - 1.75-2.25 g (17.5-22.5 mN)
• Tracking force, recommended - 2.0 g (20 mN)
• Tracking angle - 20°
• Stylus colour - Black
• Recommended for following cartridges: all Super OM, OM, OMB, OMP, TM, Concorde STD cartridges for playing 78 r.p.m. records
*) Typical value

Technical specifications:
• Frequency response: 20-18.000 Hz + 3 / - 1 dB
• Tracking ability at 315Hz at recommended tracking force *): 60 µm
• Compliance, dynamic, lateral: 25 µm/mN
• Stylus type: Elliptical
• Stylus tip radius: r/R 8/18 µm
• Tracking force range: 1.0-1.5 g (10-15 mN)
• Tracking force, recommended: 1.25 g (12.5 mN)
• Tracking angle: 20°
• Stylus colour: Black
• Recommended for TM 7 and TM 7U cartridges models
*) Typical value

Technical specifications:
• Frequency response - 20-18.000 Hz + 2 / - 3 dB
• Tracking ability at 315Hz at recommended tracking force *) - 60 µm
• Compliance, dynamic, lateral - 20 µm/mN
• Stylus type - Elliptical
• Stylus tip radius - r/R 8/18 µm
• Tracking force range - 1.5-2.0 g (15-20 mN)
• Tracking force, recommended - 1.75 g (17.5 mN)
• Tracking angle - 20°
• Stylus colour - Black
• Recommended for OM 3E, OMP 3E, OMB 3E
*) Typical value

Technical specifications:
• Frequency response - 20-20.000 Hz + 2 / - 3 dB
• Tracking ability at 315Hz at recommended tracking force *) - 60 µm
• Compliance, dynamic, lateral - 20 µm/mN
• Stylus type - Spherical
• Stylus tip radius - R 18 µm
• Tracking force range - 1.5-2.0 g (15-20 mN)
• Tracking force, recommended - 1.75 g (17,5 mN)
• Tracking angle - 20°
• Stylus colour - Black
• Recommended for OM 5S and OM 1S
*) Typical value

OM Scratch White pre-mounted on SH-4 Blue headshell
The OM Scratch White on the SH-4 Black headshell is a practical and convenient solution for our customers who wish direct and easy mounting and replacement on their S-shaped tonearm.

Features:
• Universal mount fitting a wide range of S-shaped tonearms
• Correct Baerwald alignment with the major part of tonearms with universal mount
• Spherical stylus minimizes scratching
• Increased tracking ability
• Reinforced rubber suspension

High output and maximum scratch performance guaranteed!

OM Scratch White technical data
Stylus Type Spherical
Tracking Force 4.0 g (40 mN)
Output Voltage 7 mV
Frequency Range 20-15.000 Hz

Output voltage at 1000Hz, 5cm/sec. - 7 mV
Channel balance at 1kHz - 1,5 dB
Channel separation at 1kHz - 25 dB
Channel separation at 15 kHz - 15 dB
Frequency range at -3dB - 20-20.000 Hz
Frequency response - 20-15.000 Hz 3dB/-2dB
Tracking ability at 315 Hz at recommmended tracking force - 80 μm
Compliance, dynamic lateral - 6 μm/m N
Stylus type - Spherical
Stylus tip radius - R 18 μm
Tracking force range - 3,0-5,0 g (30-50 mN)
Tracking force recommended - 4,0 g (40 mN)
Tracking angle - 20°

Internal impedance, DC resistance - 750 Ohm
Internal inductance - 450 mH
Recommended load resistance - 47 kOhm
Recommended load capacitance - 200-600 pF
OM cartridge weight - 5 g
OM pre-mounted on SH-4 weight incl. screws - 14,5 g

Replacement stylus unit - Scratch White

Comprises 1 PC carbon fibre stylus brush and 1 PC screwdriver in a plastic cylinder.

Luxury leadwireset
LW-7N is the hybrid lead wire made of Ultra High Purity Copper wire of 7N and 6 N. The end of wire is fastened by Rhodium plated terminal.
As there is no foreign particle other than Copper 7N (99.99999 % purity) in the wire, music signal can be transmitted without any noise.

Technical data:
• High purity Cu wire 7NCu: 3 x φ 0.26mm
• High purity Cu wire 6NCu: 16 x φ0.10mm

Mounting instructions:
All Ortofon cartridges have a colour coding of the terminals, indicating red and green for right channel respectively hot and ground terminal. White and blue for left channel respectively hot and ground terminal. Green terminal will always be used for grounding the cartridge housings or motor-system, whenever connected inside the cartridge.

We recommend to connect lead wires to the cartridge and headshell before mounting the cartridge on the headshell. Please remember correct orientation of the leads. Ortofon SH-4 headshell and Ortofon cartridges' terminal PINs diameter is 1.2 mm, whilst Ortofon headshells' PINs diameter is normally only 1.0 mm.

Using LW 7N with the SH-4 headshell requies the LW 7N shell side clamp to be widened a little bit to fit on the SH-4 PINs. If shifted around, it may cause over-tightening of the assembly. Being aware about this detail, you will avoid the risk of having the cartridge's terminal PINs fall out.

LW-800S is the most sophisticated lead wires composed of Pure Silver and Silver coated wire.
The end of wire is fastened by Rhodium plated terminal.
Since Silver has the best electrical conductive properties of all the metals, the LW-800S silver wire is able to transmits the very clear high tone signals, which brings the brilliant tonality to the sound reproduction.

Technical data:
• 4N Pure Silver wire: 3 x φ 0.26mm
• Silver plated Oxygen Free Copper (OFC) wire: 16 x φ0.10mm

Mounting instructions:
All Ortofon cartridges have a colour coding of the terminals, indicating red and green for right channel respectively hot and ground terminal. White and blue for left channel respectively hot and ground terminal. Green terminal will always be used for grounding the cartridge housings or motor-system, whenever connected inside the cartridge.

We recommend to connect lead wires to the cartridge and headshell before mounting the cartridge on the headshell. Please remember correct orientation of the leads. Ortofon SH-4 headshell and Ortofon cartridges' terminal PINs diameter is 1.2 mm, whilst Ortofon headshells' PINs diameter is normally only 1.0 mm.

Using LW 8N with the SH-4 headshell requies the LW 8N shell side clamp to be widened a little bit to fit on the SH-4 PINs. If shifted around, it may cause over-tightening of the assembly. Being aware about this detail, you will avoid the risk of having the cartridge's terminal PINs fall out.

Enter the Exclusive world of Ortofon’s famous moving coil sound!
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.

The ST-7 transformer is a perfect match for the MC Quintet Red cartridge.

LH-4000 headshell is specially recommended for MC Quintet cartridges series.

MC Quintet Red Technical data:
• Output voltage at 1 kHz 5 cm/sec - 0.5 mV
• Channel balance - < 1.5 dB
• Channel separation at 1 kHz - > 21 dB
• Channel separation at 15 kHz - > 14 dB
• Frequency response 20-20.000 Hz - +/-2.5 dB
• Tracking ability at 315 Hz at recommended tracking force *) - 65 μm
• Compliance, dynamic, lateral - 15 μm/mN
• Stylus type - Elliptical
• Stylus tip radius - r/R 8/18 μm
• Tracking force range - 2.1-2.5 g (21-25 mN)
• Tracking force recommended - 2.3 g (23 mN)
• Tracking angle - 20º
• Internal impedance, DC resistance - 7 Ohm
• Recommended load impedance - >20 Ohm
• Cartridge body material - ABS/Aluminium
• Coil wire material - Copper
• Cartridge colour - Red
• Cartridge weight - 9 g
*) Typical value

Compatibility with Rega brand TT/TA:
REGA brand cartridges’ height from stylus tip to the top cartridge mounting surface is lower than standard. Therefore you would need spacers to ensure the correct set-up of the Ortofon cartridge.
Adjusting the height of your Rega tonearm is easy with Acoustic Signature's Spacer Set. It allows you to adjust the height from 0.5 mm to 3.5 mm in precise steps of 0.5 mm - without removing the tone arm. Simply loosen the screws, insert the AS-spacer, then lock the screws back down, and you're tonearm is ready to play.
3.2 - 4 mm spacers should be enough for Quintet cartridge.

Ease of use
Top-mounting of the Quintet cartridges is easy and secure using the screws supplied. The aluminuim frame has threaded mounting holes and is fitted easily with the 5mm or 7mm screws depending on the thickness of the headshell.

The 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.

The 2M 78 features an improved engine, which provides a high level of sonic accuracy. The stylus' tip is a Spherical diamond that is perfect for playback of 78 rpm shellac records, which require a larger stylus profile. The cartridge body is manufactured from Hopelex, which ensures high rigidity while eliminating unwanted resonances.

2M 78 uses a strapped output to deliver the same output signal from both sets of pole pins. This effectively eliminates the need for mono-specific equipment, making it possible to enjoy true mono reproduction on any stereo playback system.

The 2M Series provides excellent compatibility when used in an assortment of playback systems and with a wide variety of phono preamps.

2M 78 Technical data:
• Output voltage at 1000 Hz, 5cm/sec. - 4 mV
• Frequency response - 20-20.000 Hz + 3 / - 1 dB
• Tracking ability at 315Hz at recommended tracking force - 70 µm
• Compliance, dynamic, lateral - 18 µm/mN
• Stylus type - Spherical
• Stylus tip radius - R 65 µm
• Tracking force range - 1.6-2.0g (16-20 mN)
• Tracking force, recommended - 1.8 g (18 mN)
• Internal impedance, DC resistance - 700 Ohm
• Internal inductance - 350 mH
• Recommended load resistance - 47 kOhm
• Recommended load capacitance - 150-300 pF
• Tracking angle - 20°
• Cartridge colour, body/stylus - Black/Grey
• Cartridge weight without screws - 7.2 g
• Premounted cartridge weight - 16.7 g
• Replacement stylus unit - 2M 78 (interchangeable with 2M Mono)

Stylus lifetime: with proper care we find that up to 1000 hours is possible without degradation of performance.

2M Series styli interchangeability:
The 2M Series' engines, coils and magnets configurations are not identical: Red and Blue are identical, so are the Bronze and Black and so are the true mono variants 2M Mono and 2M 78. Likewise, 2M series styli are interchangeable within the below combinations:
- 2M Red, 2M Blue and 2M Silver
- 2M Bronze and 2M Black
- 2M Mono and 2M 78

Compatibility with Rega brand TT/TA:
REGA brand cartridges’ height from stylus tip to the top cartridge mounting surface is lower than standard. Therefore you would need spacers to ensure the correct set-up of the Ortofon cartridge.
Adjusting the height of your Rega tonearm is easy with Acoustic Signature's Spacer Set. It allows you to adjust the height from 0.5 mm to 3.5 mm in precise steps of 0.5 mm - without removing the tone arm. Simply loosen the screws, insert the AS-spacer, then lock the screws back down, and you're tonearm is ready to play.
3.2 - 4 mm spacers should be enough for 2M cartridge.

High quality 12" professional grade slipmat. Ideal for scratching and turntablists. Provides durability and will not scuff or damage vinyl.

• Made out of a smooth but strong material
• Unique matte surface
• Far more resistant to dust and other particles
• Extra thin and provide optimum feel for DJs
• Comes in pairs packaged inside a sleeve

Awesome logo design developed in collaboration with DJ ND and Maxime Bouchat, Graphic Designer, Blue Marine Productions Associées.

High quality 12" professional grade slipmat. Ideal for scratching and turntablists. Provides durability and will not scuff or damage vinyl.

• Made out of a smooth but strong material
• Unique matte surface
• Far more resistant to dust and other particles
• Extra thin and provide optimum feel for DJs
• Comes in pairs packaged inside a sleeve

Awesome logo design developed in collaboration with DJ ND and Maxime Bouchat, Graphic Designer, Blue Marine Productions Associées.

Styli protection caps for VNL cartridges and styli

The stylus protection guard helps to limit stylus damage, if the cartridge accidentally slides across a record or if the cartridge is dropped onto the record.

The protection caps come in pairs.

Tool for OM mounting

Stylus for Ortofon VNL.

In ViNyL we trust
Even before the launch of the Concorde MkII, we have always studied the feedback of our customers and how they utilize our products.

Skilled DJs demand specialized tools that can help them push their creativity to the edge – consistently testing the boundaries in the realm of performance.

Understanding this and reflecting our extensive experience in industrial design and technological know-how, we present the new Ortofon VNL cartridge – a model tailored uniquely to the unrelenting demands of modern turntablists and portablists.

The new VNL features and improvements
• Extra resistance to hardcore scratching and back spinning
• High tracking performance for both DVS usage and real vinyl
• Optimal balance of output and of sound quality

Technological improvements have been applied for the benefits of all users:
- Ultrasonic welding of the components ensures high rigidity and freedom from resonances.
- Robotic assembly of stylus assembly offers high precision and uniformity of industrial production.

VNL \ compliance, dynamic lateral 16 μm/m N - Flexible

DJs can easily identify which stylus type best suits their individual DJ style and enables their absolute best performance capability.

VNL technical data

Stylus Type: Sperical
Tracking Force: 4,0 g
Output Voltage: 6mV
Frequency Range: 20-20.000 Hz

Output voltage at 1000Hz, 5cm/sec. - 6 mV
Channel separation at 1kHz - 20 dB
Frequency response 20 Hz - 20 kHz -2/+4 dB
Tracking ability at 315 Hz at recommmended tracking force:

VNL I 100 μm

VNL I 16 μm/m N

Tracking force range - 3 - 5 g
Tracking force recommended - 4 g
Antiskating - for best backcueing performance use “0”
Internal impedance, DC resistance - 750 Ohm
Internal inductance - 450 mH
Recommended load resistance - 47 kOhm
Recommended load capacitance - 200-600 pF
Cartridge weight - 6,5 g
Replacement stylus units: VNL I, VNL II, VNL III

Exclusive features
The VNL features a spherical stylus which is perfect for tough groove handling. Furthermore, it reduces record wear when scratching and back-cueing to an absolute minimum.

The broad stance of the VNL features solid and robust design elements characteristic to Ortofon, with colors meticulously selected to emphasize sturdiness and DJ aesthetics: the cartridge body has been designed to provide easy mounting and alignment on a variety of headshells.

The VNL provides excellent compatibility when used in an assortment of playback systems, ensuring it stays in the groove under the most demanding conditions.

VNL Userguide: https://www.ortofon.com/media/151234/5-800161-12_vnl_userguide_08_20_web.pdf

The best sound quality achievable for traditional vinyl playback
The CLUB boasts the best specifications and best sound, making it an ideal choice for Club DJs in any environment: studio, broadcast or club.
• The CLUB features a Special-Elliptic stylus that allows for detailed sound quality: Special-Elliptic stylus fits better in the groove and therefore has more contact area with the groove itself, extracting more intricate details, than is possible with a spherical diamond.
• The CLUB’s 8 mV output voltage requires less gain from the preamps, providing cleaner sound reproduction and less susceptibility to feedback in live environments.

The CLUB offers an outstanding platform for archival and sampling.

Output voltage at 1000Hz, 5cm/sec. - 8 mV
Channel balance at 1kHz - 1 dB
Channel separation at 1kHz - 25 dB
Channel separation at 15 kHz - 15 dB
Frequency range at -3dB - 20-20.000 Hz
Tracking ability at 315 Hz at recommmended tracking force - 100 μm
Compliance, dynamic lateral - 14 μm/m N
Stylus type - Spherical Elliptical r/R 13/25 μm
Tracking force range - 2 - 4 g
Tracking force recommended - 3 g

Cartridge weight - 18,5 g
Replacement stylus unit - CLUB

• incl. Brush
• incl. Flight Case

Video: https://youtu.be/WZnFkEwAnCo

supplied in Flight case

The world's first needle designed specifically for coded vinyl with low wear!

The DigiTrack is the perfect marriage of easy and function. You can now manupulate MP3's with the style and feel of a turntablist and the tradition of a turntable.

The DigiTrack responds to the generation of turntable DJs who make extensive use of timecoded vinyl applications, such as Serato (TM) and FinalScratch (TM). With DigiTrack's low wear design and tailored frequency response increase the lifespan of timecoded vinyl records, and provides high quality sound reproduction for playing conventional vinyl records as well.

DigiTrack also features excellent groove-handling capabilities for scratch and mix performance, as well as increased output voltage for improved TCV performance and better sound quality from your mixer's phono preamps.

High output and the best mix and scratch ability!

Output voltage at 1000Hz, 5cm/sec.
8 mV
Channel balance at 1kHz
1,5 dB
Channel separation at 1kHz
22 dB
Channel separation at 15 kHz
15 dB
Frequency range at -3dB
20-20.000 Hz
Frequency response
20-18.000 Hz +3 dB/-2 dB
Tracking ability at 315 Hz at recommmende tracking force
90 μm
Compliance, dynamic lateral
12 μm/m N
Stylus type
Spherical
Stylus tip radius
• -
Tracking force range
2,0-4,0 g (20-40 mN)
Tracking force recommended
3,0 g (30 mN)
Tracking angle
•
Internal impedance, DC resistance
•
Internal inductance
•
Recommended load resistance
•
Recommended load capacitance
•
Cartridge weight
18,5 g

Ausgangsspannung bei 1000Hz, 5cm/sec.
6 mV
Kanalbalance bei 1kHz
2 dB
Kanaltrennung bei 1kHz
23 dB
Kanaltrennung bei 15 kHz
15 dB
Frequenzbereich bei -3dB
20-22.000 Hz
Frequenzgang
20-20.000 Hz +/- 2 dB
Rillenfestigkeit bei 315 Hz mit empfohlener Auflagekraft
80 μm
Nadelnachgiebigkeit, dynamisch, seitlich
9 μm/m N
Nadeltyp
Special Elliptical
Durchmesser Nadelspitze
r/R 13/25 μm
Auflagekraftbereich
2,0-4,0 g (20-40 mN)
Auflagekraft empfohlen
3,0 g (30 mN)
Tracking Neigung
20°
Interne Impedanz, Gleichspannungswiderstand
750 Ohm
Interne Induktion
450 mH
Lastwiderstand empfohlen
47 kOhm
Belastungskapazität empfohlen
200-600 pF
Tonabnehmergewicht
18,5 g

The Ortofon Libelle is a water level that helps to adjust the head shells or to counterbalance the turntables, CD player and other high fidelity equipment.

Screws for mounting OM cartridges on the headshell

Set of 2 screws and 2 nuts for OM series (2.5x9mm)

Stylus for Concorde MkII Elite Cartridge.

The 2M Series is developed in conjunction with the Danish Industrial 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.

The name 2M was selected from among several ideas. We wanted a modern name that would be easy to pronounce and remember, and therefore an alphanumerical name was chosen. 2M means MM, which is the abbreviation for moving magnet.

Of course the 2M isn’t just another pretty face. It has been engineered to the highest standards and is congruent with Ortofon’s unrelenting commitment to providing the most precise and accurate reproduction possible without coloration.

The 2M series of cartridges features Ortofon’s trademark split pole pins, an invention that 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.

We have optimized the design for ease of mounting the cartridge, and the weight and size to 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.

2M Blue features:

• an improved engine, which provides an increased output of 5.5mV and an optimized sound reproduction and a high level of sonic accuracy

• Nude Elliptical diamond and split pole pins with a copper wire

• The cartridge body is manufactured from Hopelex, an environment-friendly material which ensures high rigidity while eliminating unwanted resonances

2M Blue adds more dynamics and resolution, sounds more open and reproduces more details than 2M Red

Output voltage at 1000 Hz, 5cm/sec. - 5,5 mV
Channel balance at 1 kHz - 1,5 dB
Channel separation at 1 kHz - 25 dB
Channel separation at 15 kHz - 15 dB
Frequency range at - 3dB - 20-25.000 Hz
Frequency response - 20-20.000 Hz + 2 / - 1 dB
Tracking ability at 315Hz at recommended tracking force - 80 µm
Compliance, dynamic, lateral - 20 µm/mN
Stylus type - Nude Elliptical
Stylus tip radius - r/R 8/18 µm
Tracking force range - 1,6-2,0g (16-20 mN)
Tracking force, recommended - 1,8 g (18 mN)
Tracking angle - 20°
Internal impedance, DC resistance - 1,3 kOhm
Internal inductance - 700 mH
Recommended load resistance - 47 kOhm
Recommended load capacitance - 150-300 pF
Cartridge colour, body/stylus - Black/Blue
Cartridge weight - 7,2 g
Replacement stylus unit - 2M Blue (interchangeable with 2M Red and 2M Silver)

Each of the 2M Series cartridges has its own individual sonic expression, and all five models together represent the ensemble of five classic variations:

• 2M Mono SE, 2M Mono and 2M 78 are a true mono cartridges for playing mono vinyl records
• 2M Red is an all-purpose cartridge that delivers open, dynamic sound with a slight touch of warmth
• 2M Blue adds more dynamics and resolution, sounds more open and reproduces more details
• 2M Bronze adds even more details and resolution but in a very evenhanded way that pays respect to all elements
• 2M Black is the best of everything, true to the groove with resolution and accurate insight into each recording

GT Replacement stylus for tough handling - extremely sturdy for scratching DJs
GT was developed by Ortofon in close co-operation with SWS Audio GmbH. The cartridge was named "Great and Tough" and was based on the construction of the well-known Ortofon Series 500 design - mend for standard half inch mounting - in a black housing with white printing.

The vital parts in the GT are based on a very robust and reliable parts used in Scratch. Further, during development of GT, efforts were also concentrated on supplying a very high output of 8 mV and improvement of frequency response to give higher resolution and sound image.

Tracking avility is decisive for the DJs especially when scratching and back-cuing. In this situation raise of tracking force could be an immediate, but in many cases not very effective solution. The reason is that the antiskating adjustment, if not at a very moderate level, will double the skating effect when back-cuing.

As a rule, never use more than half of normal antiskating related to the tracking force! To make GT even more resistant against violent handling, such as drop or touch of fingers, we have made a rubber suspension of the cantilever even more rigid against axial pull.

GT Stylus Technical data
Output voltage at 1000Hz, 5cm/sec. - 8 mV
Channel balance at 1kHz - 1,5 dB
Channel separation at 1kHz - 25 dB
Channel separation at 15 kHz - 18 dB
Frequency range at -3dB - 20-20.000 Hz
Frequency response - 20-18.000 Hz +/- 2 dB
Tracking ability at 315 Hz at recommmende tracking force - 80 μm
Compliance, dynamic lateral - 6 μm/m N
Stylus type - Spherical
Stylus tip radius - R 18 μm

Tracking force range - 3.0-5.0 g (30-50 mN)
Tracking force recommended - 4.0 g (40 mN)
Tracking angle - 20°
Internal impedance, DC resistance - 1000 Ohm
Internal inductance - 580 mH
Recommended load resistance - 47 kOhm
Recommended load capacitance - 200-400 pF

Compatible with cartridges - GT (discontinued and no longer available)

This book reveals the remarkable history of a company that for 100 years has always been in the business of acoustics. Indeed, for that timespan, Denmark itself, has been recognised as the land of acoustics, with many companies designing innovative products. The country retains that reputation today.

Ortofon has played a significant role in creating a rich heritage for Danish acoustics. We believe that enviable legacy is best protected and continued by the development of exciting new products and keeping Ortofon viable for the future. As you will discover in the book, the list of Ortofon’s famous and groundbreaking products is a long one.

Music historian Kevin Howlett has written this history of 100 years of Ortofon based on a firm foundation of exhaustive research in various archives and in-depth interviews with past and present employees from the 1970s until now. We are indebted to all the many friends and colleagues who gave so generously of their time to contribute to this book.

Digitrack Limited Edition stylus
The Digitrack Limited Edition is the perfect marriage of easy and function. You can now manipulate MP3's with the style and feel of a turntablist and the tradition of a turntable. The Digitrack Limited Edition responds to the DJs who make extensive use of timecoded vinyl applications.

Digitrack Limited Edition low wear design and tailored frequency response increase the lifespan of timecoded vinyl records, and provides high quality sound reproduction for playing conventional vinyl records as well.

The Digitrack Limited Edition also features excellent groove-handling capabilities for scratch and mix performance, as well as increased output voltage for improved TCV performance and better sound quality from your mixer's phono preamps.

Digitrack Limited Edition Technical data
Output voltage at 1000Hz, 5cm/sec. - 8 mV
Channel balance at 1kHz - 1,5 dB
Channel separation at 1kHz - 22 dB
Channel separation at 15 kHz - 15 dB
Frequency range at -3dB - 20-20.000 Hz
Frequency response - 20-18.000 Hz +3/-2 dB

Tracking ability at 315 Hz at recommmende tracking force - 90 μm
Compliance, dynamic lateral - 12 μm/m N
Stylus type - Spherical
Tracking force range - 2.0-4.0 g (20-40 mN)
Tracking force recommended - 3.0 g (30 mN)
Concorde cartridge weight - 18.5 g

Compatible with cartridges - Digitrack Limited Edition (discontinued and no longer available)

Ortofon SB-2 Stroboscope
Ortofon SB-2 stroboscope and matching light source is essential for anyone with a turntable to precisely tune the speed of the turntable's rotation for listening to vinyl and can be used with any turntable where you can adjust the speed, including by way of moving an external motor or with a speed box that allows for fine tuning.

This fine tuning kit comes with a stroboscope record and light source. Simply place the stroboscope record on your turntable, turn on the motor and fine tune the speed whilst shining the light source onto the stroboscope record for an indication of when speed is correct. Includes rings for setting of both for 33 rpm and 45 rpm speeds and a switch for testing speed on either 50 Hz or 60 Hz motors.

As speed is a critical factor in getting the best sound from your vinyl, this is an essential analogue accessory.

Technical data
Dimension - 67 mm (W) x 68 mm (L) x 22 mm (H)
Weight - 130g (with battery)
Disc dimension - 100 mm (dia) x 1.0 mm (t)
Disc material - Stainless steel
Revolutions synchronised - 78 rpm, 45 rpm, 33-1/3rpm
Housing material - Aluminum extrusion
Battery - 2 x 1.5V (UM4)
Accuracy of oscillation circuitry - 1/100 Hz , (0.1%)