Ortofon Turntables 11 Items

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.

The Ortofon Tonarmwaage is a scale that helps to adjust the perfect tone arm weight. A great tool for perfectionists! Range: 0.8 up to 3.0 g.

Ortofon’s new Test Record is designed to allow you to verify your HiFi system in the most natural audio surroundings at home. The Test Record contains special test signals developed for analyzing cartridge performance as well as its interaction with your tonearm and turntable.

Before testing your cartridge, please verify the HiFi system’s functionality. The left speaker should be connected to the left amplifier channel and vice versa; both speakers should work in phase and be optimally positioned in the room.
The Test Record is designed to be played through your system with in-built RIAA equalization. Volume control is recommended to be set at a moderate signal level.

Please refer to your turntable and tonearm’s instructions for correct installation and alignment, adjust tonearm to be parallel to record surface, set Vertical Tracking Force and antiskating according to the cartridge’s recommended technical data, and adjust stylus overhang.

The new 15-track fine pressing

Each side of the record consists of 15 tracks which have been cut from 1-4 and 5-15:

1. Frequency Sweep Left Channel 800 Hz – 50 kHz. Log. 28 sec. Linear cut* (800 – 20000 Hz ±1,5 dB)
2. Frequency Sweep Right Channel 800 Hz – 50 kHz. Log. 28 sec. Linear cut* (800 – 20000 Hz ±1,5 dB)
3. Frequency Sweep Left Channel 800 Hz – 50 kHz. Log. 28 sec. Linear cut* (800 – 20000 Hz ±1,5 dB)
4. Frequency Sweep Right Channel 800 Hz – 50 kHz. Log. 28 sec. Linear cut* (800 – 20000 Hz ±1,5 dB)
5. Reference tone 1000 Hz 5 cm/sec rms Left
6. Reference tone 1000 Hz 5 cm/sec rms Right
7. Reference tone 1000 Hz 5 cm/sec rms Left
8. Reference tone 1000 Hz 5 cm/sec rms Right
9. Tracking ability, lateral 50 ?m peak
10. Tracking ability, lateral 60 ?m peak
11. Tracking ability, lateral 70 ?m peak
12. Tracking ability, lateral 80 ?m peak
13. Tracking ability, lateral 90 ?m peak
14. Tracking ability, lateral 100 ?m peak
15. Square Wave Form 2.7 msec duty cycle 3:7
* The record has a constant velocity amplitude throughout the sweep.

1-4 Frequency sweep – a tool for checking frequency response
There are several factors which can affect frequency response, including cable capacitance, cartridge loading, tracking force and worn parts. Because of this, it can be difficult to achieve perfectly flat frequency response. Sometimes by making small compromises in the cartridge loading, a better overall frequency response can be achieved. Considering the above the signal must be clean throughout the sweep.

5-8 Reference tone for testing channel output
With this standard reference signal is it possible to check the correctness of the connections of the left and right channels, channel balance and speed of the turntable.

9 -14 Tracking ability test, 315 Hz lateral modulation
These tracks contain a 315 Hz signal, recorded at increasing pick amplitudes of 50, 60, 70, 80, 90 and 100 micrometers. Please refer to your cartridge’s tracking ability value specified in the technical data sheet. Your cartridge should be able to track the actual level without audible distortion. Inability to track can be heard as a departure from a pure tone or a sputtering and intermittent tone. To determine if it is one or both channels, the balance control can be utilized. In case of differing tracking ability in the left and right channels it is probably necessary to readjust the anti-skating correction of the tonearm. If both channels fail to track properly, then vertical tracking force should be increased until no further improvement of tracking force can be obtained.

15. Square Wave Form 2.7 msec duty cycle 3:7
When monitoring the output of your cartridge with an oscilloscope you’ll then see a square wave located precisely above each other if the connection from the cartridge is correct.

After successful completion of the above test procedures, you can ensure that your cartridge is optimized. Still the human ear is very sensitive to difference in tone distortion; its level depends on the stylus condition and record wear.

To maintain optimal sound reproduction and to minimize wear on your records as well as on your stylus, we recommend the following procedure before and after each playback:
• Remove dust carefully from record surfaces by using a fine antistatic brush or cloth before every use.
• Please remember to remove dust from the diamond tip before and after playback of each record
• I order to keep electrical contacts clean and to lubricate the knurled nut on the tonearm, Ortofon recommends occasionally a light spray of contact cleaner like DeoxIT ®Gold G-Series into the tonearm socket.

It should be noted that some phono equalizers may generate some tone distortion, which cannot be referred to the cartridge.

User Guide: https://www.ortofon.com/media/148619/ortofon-test-record-user-guide.pdf

Premium Alignment Tool

Your go-to precision companion for perfecting your turntable setup. Crafted to the highest standards, this tool is a larger and sturdier version, boasting a remarkable 75% increase in rigidity compared to the standard model.

The Premium Cartridge Alignment Tool features a robust build, providing enhanced durability and stability during the alignment process. Its larger size ensures a more secure grip and heightened accuracy.

With two zero points Baerwald alignment, this tool is engineered to deliver optimal tracking performance. Achieve precise cartridge alignment for accurate playback, allowing you to experience your vinyl collection with unparalleled clarity and fidelity.

How to use the alignment tool:
https://ortofon.com/pages/alignment-tool

An alignment protractor is used to find the correct distance from stylus tip to tonearm pivot.

When aligning a cartridge for tangency using the alignment protractor, it is essential to remember that you are attempting to align the cantilever (and, hence, the stylus), not the cartridge body. There is no guarantee that the cantilever is perfectly aligned within the cartridge body, so simply aligning the cartridge body will not necessarily produce the desired result.

Furthermore, many cartridge bodies have non-parallel sides, making tangential alignment of the cartridge body with the lines of tangency on the gauge virtually impossible.

An alignment protractor is a plastic template onto which are printed the null point(s) and lines of tangency against which the cartridge should be aligned. The template is placed over the turntable's spindle (made possible via a spindle-sized hole drilled in the template) and placed against the platter.

Cartridge must be adjusted until the cantilever is parallel to the set of parallel lines. And this should be achieved for both the indicated points. When the cartridge's longitudinal axis is parallel with the horisontal lines, tracking error will be at a minimum.

Ortofon Record stabilizer - Black - 240 g

The Ortofon Record Stabilizer is offered in two versions: Standard and Heavy, meticulously designed to seamlessly complement a variety of turntables. Completely reengineered, these stabilizers boast an elegant aesthetic and user-friendly functionality. No preparations are needed; simply place the stabilizer on the record before playback to experience improved playback with reduced vibration.

Crafted with precision, the Ortofon Record Stabilizer comes in a premium satin matte anodized finish, available in Silver or Black, featuring the distinctive Ortofon textured wave-grip. The Standard version is ideal for entry-level and sub-chassis turntables, made from aluminum with a smooth felt underside.

Enhance your vinyl listening experience effortlessly with the Ortofon Record Stabilizer, where form meets function for optimal sound performance.

rtofon DS-3 - a high precision digital stylus pressure gauge
DS-3 is a new lightweight compact digital stylus pressure gauge model. The DS-3 is a miniature ultra precision non-magnetic instrument that tunes your tonearm to the highest possible degree. The DS-3 scale is factory pre-calibrated for high accuracy measurements with the tolerance of +/-0.01 g.

How to use the DS-3
• Turn on the device by pressing ON button. The display will show 0000.
• Press the UNIT button to select the measurement unit. The default setting is gram/g.
• Place the stylus on the measurement plate on the right side of the device. Display will start blinking. It will stop blinking when the measurement is completed. The value displayed on the screen is the stylus pressure.
• The display screen will automatically dim to saving mode after 5 seconds of inactivity and turn off after 60 seconds of inactivity.
• When a battery runs out, a LO indicator will flash on the screen. Then replace both batteries.
• PCS button balances count by calculating the average weight of one piece-weight called a unit weight, then applying it to the total weight of what you are trying to count. Firstly, weigh one PC, then weigh the bundle, then push the PCS button and on the display you’ll get a number of PCS.

Technical data and precautions
Sensitivity - 0.01g
Operational weight range - 0.1g to 200g
Battery - 2 × AAA
Size - (L) 120mm × (W) 60mm × (H) 17mm
Weight - 70g
LCD screen with back lighting
Auto off function
Protect the device against high temperatures, dust and humidity
Carefully lower the measurement object on the measurement plate
Operating temperature range +10⁰ - +30⁰C
Do not place objects weighting more than 200 g on the measurement plate
Do not place the device on an uneven surface, it may result in not accurate measurements

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%)

Ortofon Record Stabilizer Heavy - Black - 350 g

The Ortofon Record Stabilizer is offered in two versions: Standard and Heavy, meticulously designed to seamlessly complement a variety of turntables. Completely reengineered, these stabilizers boast an elegant aesthetic and user-friendly functionality. No preparations are needed; simply place the stabilizer on the record before playback to experience improved playback with reduced vibration.

Crafted with precision, the Ortofon Record Stabilizer comes in a premium satin matte anodized finish, available in Silver or Black, featuring the distinctive Ortofon textured wave-grip. The Standard version is ideal for entry-level and sub-chassis turntables, made from aluminum with a smooth felt underside.

Enhance your vinyl listening experience effortlessly with the Ortofon Record Stabilizer, where form meets function for optimal sound performance.

Ortofon Record Stabilizer Heavy - Silver - 350 g

The Ortofon Record Stabilizer is offered in two versions: Standard and Heavy, meticulously designed to seamlessly complement a variety of turntables. Completely reengineered, these stabilizers boast an elegant aesthetic and user-friendly functionality. No preparations are needed; simply place the stabilizer on the record before playback to experience improved playback with reduced vibration.

Crafted with precision, the Ortofon Record Stabilizer comes in a premium satin matte anodized finish, available in Silver or Black, featuring the distinctive Ortofon textured wave-grip. The Standard version is ideal for entry-level and sub-chassis turntables, made from aluminum with a smooth felt underside.

Enhance your vinyl listening experience effortlessly with the Ortofon Record Stabilizer, where form meets function for optimal sound performance.

Ortofon Record stabilizer - Silver - 240 g

The Ortofon Record Stabilizer is offered in two versions: Standard and Heavy, meticulously designed to seamlessly complement a variety of turntables. Completely reengineered, these stabilizers boast an elegant aesthetic and user-friendly functionality. No preparations are needed; simply place the stabilizer on the record before playback to experience improved playback with reduced vibration.

Crafted with precision, the Ortofon Record Stabilizer comes in a premium satin matte anodized finish, available in Silver or Black, featuring the distinctive Ortofon textured wave-grip. The Standard version is ideal for entry-level and sub-chassis turntables, made from aluminum with a smooth felt underside.

Enhance your vinyl listening experience effortlessly with the Ortofon Record Stabilizer, where form meets function for optimal sound performance.