Ortofon - MC X10 Elliptical Diamond MC Phono Cartridge - Black

The SPU GTX S delivers the best of both worlds blending the musicality and rich tonal character that have defined Ortofon’s SPU series for decades with the latest innovations in audio technology. Rediscover the rich vintage warmth of vinyl with the Ortofon SPU GTX S featuring a spherical stylus. The spherical stylus is the most common stylus shape and has a rounded tip that contacts the groove walls of the record offering a balanced smooth sound. The built-in MC step-up transformer provides high-output low-noise performance preserving the classic SPU audio fidelity.FeaturesBuilt-In Step-Up TransformerBalanced Smooth SoundHand-Built In DenmarkGlass-Fiber Reinforced HousingHigh-Output Low-Noise PerformanceClassic SPU Audio FidelityPrecision Engineering & CraftsmanshipSPU GTX cartridges are hand-built by experienced workers in Denmark. Their unibody housings are molded in one piece from a specially selected glass-fiber reinforced co-polymer never before used for SPU cartridges. This ensures a form-factor stable rigid and low resonance housing for the fine generating system. The bottom cover is molded from the same new material encapsulating the engine in a uniform material and design.Built-In Step-Up TransformerThe SPU GTX Series is designed to simplify your setup without compromising sound quality. When developing the GTX series Ortofon chose to develop the new step-up transformers in collaboration with the company Lundahl Transformers. Thanks to the built-in step-up transformer these cartridges connect directly to any phono stage or amplifier with the ease of a moving magnet cartridge – no extra equipment needed.What's in the BoxSPU GTX S Spherical Diamond MC Cartridge with Step-Up TransformerSpecificationsCha

Enter the world of Ortofon’s renowned moving-coil sound with the Quintet Red. Designed as an ideal introduction to Moving Coil cartridges it features an Elliptical diamond stylus cut and polished to Ortofon’s standards. With its strong price-to-performance ratio and versatile character the Quintet Red is an excellent choice for listeners new to Moving Coil cartridges. It delivers open dynamic sound with a subtle touch of warmth.FeaturesElliptical Diamond StylusOpen Dynamic SoundSlight Touch Of WarmthNeodymium Magnet SystemWide Preamplifier CompatibilityEasy Secure MountingAccuracy LevelThe MC Quintet Series reflects Ortofon’s commitment to precise accurate reproduction without coloration. The Quintet Red combines a lightweight impact-resistant PC thermoplastic body with neodymium magnets for optimal output while its low internal impedance helps reduce sensitivity to load and supports compatibility with a wide range of preamps and transformers. The result is a versatile all-rounder that delivers open dynamic sound with a subtle touch of warmth.The Quintet SeriesNothing demonstrates Ortofon's long-standing resilience more than its commitment to the refinement of analog sound quality and its continued development of new cartridge models. Since 1948 Ortofon has introduced about 100 different Moving Coil models. We believe the cartridges in this new series are 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.CompatibilityTop-mounting of the Quintet cartridges is easy and secure using the screws supplied. The aluminium frame has threaded mounting holes and is fitted easily with the 5 mm or 7 mm screws depending on the thickness of the headshell.The Quintet series’ right angles straight lines stylus visibili

Premium Moving Magnet CartridgeExperience unveiled and clear sound reproduction with the Concorde Music Blue featuring a Nude Elliptical stylus on an Aluminum cantilever and offers an upgrade from the Concorde Music Red. Enjoy seamless upgrades throughout the series from the Concorde Music Blue to the Concorde Music Black LVB 250 simply by replacing the stylus.Iconic DesignBuilding upon a rich legacy which began when we launched the original Concorde the Concorde Music holds a storied history as one of the most famous cartridges in the world of audio. Originally developed as a solution to the challenge of easy mounting on a tonearm without screws or wires the Concorde's unique design earned the Danish Industrial Design Award and became an icon in the audio industry.StylusThe Concorde Music Blue featuring a Nude Elliptical stylus on an Aluminum cantilever offers an upgrade from the Concorde Music Red. Nude diamonds weighing less than their tipped counterparts enhance responsiveness detail and reduce distortion. Enjoy seamless upgrades throughout the series from the Concorde Music Blue to the Concorde Music Black LVB 250 simply by replacing the stylus.Rubber SuspensionA crucially important and vital part of a phono cartridge overall performance is the stylus rubber suspension. Exclusive Ortofon rubber compounds are used for the stylus suspensions in the Concorde Music Blue carefully produced at the inhouse rubber production and developed by the research and engineering team at Ortofon for brilliant performance.Coil SystemThe Concorde Music features Ortofon's quad-coil generating system with four split pole pins. Silver-plated oxygen-free copper is chosen for the quad-coil system along with four Ortofon split pole pins. This results in exceptional channel balance and separation delivering precise and dynamic sound. With a 6 mV output it offers lifelike sound with exce