Phono Cartridge Reviews

Description: Low-output moving-coil cartridge. Cantilever: one-piece tapered aluminum tube. Stylus: Fritz Gyger FG80 diamond. Output: 0.5mV. Compliance: 15cu. Channel separation: >25dB (1kHz), 18dB (15kHz). Channel balance: 1dB. Internal resistance: 6 ohms. Recommended load: 10–200 ohms. Frequency response: 20–20kHz, ±1.5dB. Weight: 10.5gm. Downforce range: 2.0–2.5gm. Recommended downforce: 2.3gm.
Serial Number Of Unit Reviewed: none.
Price: $899. Approximate number of dealers: 7.
Manufacturer: Ortofon A/S, Stavangervej 9, DK-4900 Nakskov, Denmark. Tel: (45) 54 91 19 15. Fax: (45) 54 91 19 11. Web: www.ortofon.dk. US distributor: Ortofon Inc., 500 Executive Boulevard, Suite 102, Ossining, NY 10562. Tel: (914) 762-8646. Fax: (914) 762-8649. Web: www.ortofon.com.