Cartridges

Ortofon Quintet Black MC cartridge

Ortofon's Quintet Black S is the best example of Quintet’s overall excellence The Quintet Black S is graced with a Nude Shibata diamond, considered one of the best stylus profiles available, mounted on a high-performance Sapphire cantilever. The...

Ortofon 2M Black LVB 250 MM cartridge

To commemorate the 250th anniversary of the birth of Ludwig van Beethoven, we announce the release of the 2M Black LVB 250 Exclusive Model. The 2M Black flagship from Ortofon is widely acknowledged as being one of the best MM cartridges on the market,...

Ortofon MC X40 cartridge

The Ortofon MC X40 is designed for audiophiles seeking exceptional transparency, speed, and refinement. Featuring a nude Shibata diamond stylus mounted on a rigid and lightweight boron cantilever, it delivers outstanding detail retrieval, expansive...

Soundsmith Carmen Mk2 cartridge

The Soundsmith Carmen design resolves high performance at an affordable price. A dramatic deep and wide soundstage, and ultra trackability. The Carmen MKII was created out of the desire to make a very high performance design at an...

Shelter 501 MC III Cartridge

The Shelter Model 501 III moving coil is the latest development of their 501 series, probably the most popular from Shelter. Through continued refinement the 501 III is equally responsive with the most recent recordings or any of your most cherished...

Hana M Deluxe MC cartridge

If you've experienced the exceptional Hana S cartridge, you'll love the M version for added resolution and detail retrieval, whilst still retaining that lovely organic richness that the Hana range encompasses. Available in high and low output versions,...

Ortofon Cadenza Red MC cartridge

The Ortofon Cadenza Red is a great sounding MC cartridge, an excellent entry level into the Cadenza world.  The Cadenza Red features a nude fine line stylus with a cylindrical aluminium cantilever. The internal coils are made from 6NX (99.9999%)...

Ortofon MC X50 cartridge

The Ortofon MC X50 represents the highest level of performance in the MC X Series. Its nude Micro Ridge diamond stylus ensures exceptional tracking accuracy and long-term stability. With its exceptionally narrow side radius, it delivers...

Soundsmith Zephyr Mk3 cartridge

The Soundsmith Zephyr MKIII phono cartridge employs trickle-down technology from a unique Energy Distribution System within the cartridge body as used in the Soundsmith’s well-received high-end Sussurro Cartridge. The Zephyr MKIII...

Ortofon Cadenza Blue MC cartridge

One only at this price, in stock now ready to go! The Ortofon Cadenza Blue represents the traditional next step up in the Ortofon hierarchy. The most notable difference between the Cadenza Red and the Cadenza Blue is the use of a ruby cantilever...

AMG Teatro MC cartridge

The AMG Teatro moving-coil phono cartridge is the cumulative work of the AMG design team and an international group of manufacturers. The Titanium body is designed and manufactured in the United States. The generator and stylus/ cantilever are from...

Soundsmith Zephyr MIMC cartridge

By popular demand, we introduce the Zephyr MIMC, our new lowest cost MC preamp compatible design. Responding to the demand for a lower priced, low-output design for those who own high gain preamps, the Soundsmith recently developed the Zephyr MIMC...

Shelter 901 III MC Cartridge

The Shelter 901III uses a hard aluminium cantilever with line-contact diamond stylus chip, the same structure as the top model Shelter Harmony. Unlike models 7000 and 9000, which pursue more information or detail of sound, 901III provides comfort of...

Ortofon Cadenza Bronze MC cartridge

The Ortofon Cadenza Bronze features a number of exotic design features:The coil wire used is the famous Ortofon Aucurum wire, which is a gold-plated version of the popular 6NX copper wire. A Field Stabilizing Element (FSE) is employed for greater...

Hana Umami Blue MC cartridge

We have a soft spot for Hana cartridges; they really do represent outstanding value at their respective price points. With the introduction of the Umami Blue, you can achieve performance approaching the phenomenal Umami Red, for a lot less.  The...

DS Audio DS-E3 system

The DS Audio DS-E3 uses a third-generation optical cartridge mechanism, the same design as their other products. The DS-E3 achieves an overwhelmingly low price while inheriting the merits of the third-generation mechanism, such as higher output due...