Cartridges
CATEGORY: Turntables
BRAND: Ortofon
The 2M Blue is an upgrade from the Red, using an improved engine, and provides an increased output of 5.5mV. The 2M Blue uses the same structures but employs a highly polished nude-elliptical stylus for much better tracking and quieter...
CATEGORY: Turntables
BRAND: Ortofon
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 colouration. The 2M Red features a...
CATEGORY: Turntables
BRAND: Ortofon
With an elliptical stylus, the OM5E promises quality sound from Ortofon's moving magnet (VMS) system. New technology and further optimisation have produced the greatest sounding magnetic cartridges from Ortofon - ever! Ortofon has been designing and manufacturing magnetic cartridges for...
CATEGORY: Turntables
BRAND: Rega
Supplied as standard on the multi award winning RP1 turntable the Carbon performs far beyond its budget price tag. Specifications Technical Specification Output: 2.5mV at 1 kHz Stylus: User replaceable. Fixing: Standard two screws Cantilever: Carbon Colour: Black/White Tracking Pressure...
CATEGORY: Turntables
BRAND: Ortofon
The 2M Bronze features a nude Fine Line diamond stylus polished to the highest standards, which is particularly suited for demanding applications. The slim profile of the Fine Line stylus tracks even the highest frequency information, Making it a must...
CATEGORY: Turntables
BRAND: Rega
The Rega Elys 2 was specifically designed with the RB300 tone arm and has a three point mounting system. The sound quality is most apparent with the dynamics and separation between various musical instruments. The overall design makes it a...
CATEGORY: Turntables
BRAND: Rega
The Rega Exact shares the same body moulding as the rest of the Rega cartridge range: a rigid, one piece body with no energy sapping joints between the stylus mounting and head shell contact face. Cantilever The Rega Exact has...
CATEGORY: Turntables
BRAND: Rega
The Rega Bias has a conventional 0.5" centre distance and two hole mounting and will therefore fit all standard tonearms. The overall design makes it a perfect match for the P2. 78 Cartridge -A 78 r.p.m. mono version of the...
CATEGORY: Turntables
BRAND: Ortofon
Ortofon 2M Red, 2M Red Verso and 2M Red PnP The name 2M was selected from several ideas. We wanted a modern name that would be easy to pronounce and remember, and therefore an alphanumerical name was chosen. 2M means...
CATEGORY: Turntables
BRAND: Ortofon
The 2M Black is the new moving magnet flagship from Ortofon. The 2M Black is graced with a Shibata diamond stylus – the same diamond as on the acclaimed MC Jubilee. Its slim, highly polished profile allows an exceedingly wide...
CATEGORY: Turntables
BRAND: Ortofon
The 2M 78 Series - the true MONO from Ortofon! The name 2M was selected from several ideas. We wanted a modern name that would be easy to pronounce and remember, and therefore an alphanumerical name was chosen. 2M means...
CATEGORY: Turntables
BRAND: Ortofon
Ortofon 2M Red, 2M Red Verso and 2M Red PnP Ortofon 2M Red, 2M Red Verso and 2M Red PnPThe 2M series of cartridges features Ortofon’s trademark split pole pins, an invention that enables moving magnet cartridges to have a...
CATEGORY: Turntables
BRAND: Ortofon
MC Quintet Blue The Quintet Blue is a very homogeneous cartridge whose sound image will tend to more smooth reproduction compared to Quintet Red and moderate dynamic strength compared to Quintet Bronze. It features a Nude Elliptical diamond mounted on...
CATEGORY: Turntables
BRAND: Ortofon
The Quintet Bronze moves into the higher league of the Quintets. The slim profile of its Nude Fine Line diamond stylus will track even the highest frequency information, Making it a must for discerning listeners. Additionally its larger footprint ensures...
CATEGORY: Turntables
BRAND: Ortofon
The Quintet Black is the best example of Quintet’s overall excellence. The Quintet Black is graced with a Nude Shibata diamond, considered one of the best stylus profiles available, mounted on a high-performance Boron cantilever. The Shibata’s slim, highly polished...
CATEGORY: Turntables
BRAND: Ortofon
Ortofon MC-3 Turbo takes high output MC cartridges a step further The MC-3 Turbo takes high output Moving Coil cartridges a step further, with a high polished, nude fine line diamond. The MC-3 Turbo has a 3.3mV output, which is...
CATEGORY: Turntables
BRAND: Ortofon
Ortofon 2M Blue, 2M Blue Verso and 2M Blue PnP The name 2M was selected from several ideas. We wanted a modern name that would be easy to pronounce and remember, and therefore an alphanumerical name was chosen. 2M means...
CATEGORY: Turntables
BRAND: Clearaudio
The Clearaudio V2 moving magnet cartridges are meticulously measured, analysed, and hand-selected into four performance levels. In this way Clearaudio achieves the best stereo channel matching, minimum phase error and distortion, flattest frequency response and highest dynamic range at each...
Many turntable-loving audiophiles will tell you that the cartridge is the most important component of your vinyl listening experience. After all, it’s the piece that turns all those grooves in your record into the sound coming out of your speakers, and which one you choose has a huge impact on the quality and type of sound that you’ll hear. Cartridges have unique sound signatures – one might be warmer, another really bright, while another could be called lively – and the one that’s right for you depends on personal preference (which is why we stock so many).
There are two main types of cartridges: moving magnet (MM), and moving coil (MC). Moving magnet cartridges are more common, though models vary in price and quality. Moving coil cartridges are often preferred by die-hard vinyl enthusiasts because of the giant leap in sound quality you can get with its more advanced design. Keep in mind, though, that a MC cartridge doesn’t have a replaceable stylus, while MM ones do.
The next thing you’ll want to consider when you’re choosing a cartridge is what mounting style you’d like. Standard mount is the most common, and uses two screws half an inch apart, which connects the cartridge to a shell which plugs into the tonearm. A P-mount cartridge has four prongs on the back that plug directly into the arm.
It’s also good to keep in mind the mass of your tonearm when choosing a cartridge and match the two, or your sound won’t be as good as it could be, or you could damage your records.
Another factor is, of course, price. There is a huge variety of price points when it comes to cartridges. Part of the decision is just figuring out how much you can afford to spend (a hard decision, we know!) Keep in mind that a cheap cartridge on a high-end turntable isn’t going to do your system justice.
We carry a huge selection of cartridges from the best brands, like Clearaudio, Goldring, Grado, Ortofon, Rega, and Thorens. With such an enormous selection, we know you’ll be able to find the cartridge that’s just right for you. If you need help sifting through all your options and narrowing down your best choices, we’re here for you! Give us a call, shoot us an email, or stop by our store in Camp Hill. Our vinyl experts will be happy to give you all the answers and advice you need!
Toll-free: 1300 308 711
Email: sales@aussiehifi.com.au
Address: 557 Old Cleveland Road, Camp Hill, 4152, QLD