The OM 5E is a magnetic cartridge (MM) with an elliptical shaped stylus that provides balanced and distortion-free playback for general purpose applications.

Output voltage: 4 mV
Channel separation: 22 dB
Frequency response ± 2 dB: 20-20,000 Hz

All Grado cartridges now use a derivation of the moving iron principle which feature patented OPTIMIZED TRANSMISSION LINE cantilever technology, PIVOTED FIXED AXIAL STYLUS-GENERATOR MODULE, and Grado's FLUX-BRIDGER GENERATOR SYSTEM.

OPTIMIZED TRANSMISSION LINE (OTL) STYLUS/CANTILEVER Grado's OTL provides an ideal transfer of the signal from point to point, e.g., stylus to cantilever to magnet to coils, etc. This has been achieved by eliminating resonance at each of these key junctions. The transmission line cantilever consists of separate sections that are telescoped into each other. All sections are made of different alloys, some sections hollow, other sections solid. These sections are bonded together with materials that act as dampers, and are coated with a black proprietary material which controls and absorbs resonances that travel on the surface of the cantilever (known as skin effects). The OTL stylus/cantilever design will make your records sound quieter, improve the height, width, and depth of the soundstage, and offer more detail than previously obtainable. Cartridge Holography does exist...and that is what Grado's OTL technology is all about, more performance.

The OM 78 is a is a magnetic cartridge (MM) with a 65µm spherical stylus that is perfect for playback of 78rpm records, which require a larger stylus profile for proper playback.

Output voltage: 4 mV
Frequency range: 20-15.000 Hz

The OMP 10 is a magnetic cartridge (MM) with an elliptical shaped stylus that is a great foray into the world of HiFi, based off of the proven and time-tested OM series. The OMP 10 is designed for use with P-Mount (T4P) type tonearms.

Output voltage: 4 mV
Channel separation: 22 dB
Frequency response ± 2 dB: 20-20,000 Hz

The 2M red is a magnetic cartridge (MM) that features a tipped elliptical diamond and an improved engine, which provides an increased output of 5.5mV.

Output voltage: 5,5 mV
Channel separation: 22 dB
Frequency response: 20-22.000 Hz

The 2M Blue is a magnetic cartridge (MM) that features a tipped elliptical diamond and an improved engine, which provides an increased output of 5.5mV.

Output voltage: 5,5 mV
Channel separation: 25 dB
Frequency response: 20-25.000 Hz

The DL-103 is a living legend in audio product history. Denon collaborated with the Japan Broadcasting Corporation Technical Research Laboratories in 1963 to make this extremely reliable, high performance low-output phono cartridge. As the first moving coil cartridge, the DL-103 will always be the standard of reliability in every aspect, even the price. From quality inspectors at EMI and Decca, to recording studios, broadcasters, and music lovers around the world, the DL-103 is synonymous with great sound. The mark of the Denon is excellent tracking, as pops and ticks are pushed farther into the sonic background. 0.3mV output, 100 ohm loading, 2.5g recommended tracking.

The Aurum Alpha features 3.3mV output and great sound quality for any budget! Available in wood or metal body.

The 2M Bronze features a nude Fine Line diamond stylus, which will track even the highest frequency information. The cartridge body is manufactured from a newly-developed Noryl plastic/glass combination, which ensures high rigidity while eliminating unwanted resonances. The special upgraded engine, features split pole pins with a silver plated copper wire.

Output voltage: 5 mV
Channel separation: 26 dB
Frequency response: 20-29.000 Hz

The DL-103R is an updated version of the classic DL-103. It provides improved sound by using 6N copper coils wound with precision to the cantilever shaft. Audio lovers will delight with detail that is brought out by this outstanding phono cartridge.

The Platinum and Sonata models use a modified four piece OTL cantilever technology achieving a 10% tip mass reduction over the Prestige series and ultra-high purity long crystal (UHPLC) oxygen free copper wire in the coils. The Platinum model uses Grado's specially designed elliptical diamond mounted on a brass bushing, and the Sonata model uses Grado's specially designed nude elliptical diamond.

The Master and Reference models use a five piece OTL cantilever technology achieving an additional 5% tip mass reduction over the Platinum and Sonata models. The coils are wound with ultra-high purity long crystal (UHPLC) oxygen free copper wire. The Master model is mounted with Grado's specially designed nude elliptical diamond, and the Reference model uses Grado's true ellipsoid design diamond.

The Dynavector 10X series High Output Moving Coil cartridge debuted in 1978 winning the prestigious Design and Engineering Award at the Chicago CES in both 1978 and 1981. The new 10x5 represents 25 years of constant refinement. Flat frequency response, high 2.5mV output and superbly musical and dynamic sound make this THE best cartridge under $500. Highly recommended.

The Aurum Alpha features 3.3mV output and great sound quality for any budget! Available in wood or metal body.

The Rondo Red has a very fine polished elliptical diamond mounted on a cylindrical aluminum cantilever. Recommended load around 100 Ohm.

Output voltage: 500 µV
Channel separation: 22 dB
Frequency response: 20-30.000 Hz

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.The cartridge body is manufactured from a newly-developed Noryl plastic/glass combination, which ensures high rigidity while eliminating unwanted resonances. The special upgraded engine, features split pole pins with a silver plated copper wire.

Output voltage: 5 mV
Channel separation: 26 dB
Frequency response: 20-31.000 Hz

Clearaudio's Virtuoso moving magnet cartridge is their highest output at 3.6mV. Truly one of the finest MM cartridges. Available in wood or metal body.

DV-20X has a solid aluminium-alloy body similar to the XX-2. This makes a rigid platform for the cartridge motor and aids secure fitting to the arm. The cantilever is a 6mm length hard aluminium pipe cantilever with a perfect elliptical nude diamond stylus.

The magnetic flux damping and softened magnetism along with powerful Neodymium magnet gives out the 20XH a healthy 2.8 mV output at a suitable impedance for most MM inputs. The 20XL has an output of 0.3 mV ideal for most MC phono stage.

The Clearaudio Maestro is the top of the line cartridge in Clearaudio's range of Moving Magnet cartridges. The Maestro features the same design as the popular Virtuoso but with a new integral body for greater rigidity. With this improvement, you will notice an increase in dynamics and tighter image focus. The Maestro is equiped with a solid boron rod cantilever and Trygon P2 stylus (same stylus used on the famous Insider MC cartridge!) for decisive power not generally found in a Moving Magnet cartridge. Available in wood or metal body.

The new 17D3 Karat Diamond is the first cartridge built using 'dispersion' theory. Its Micro-Ridge stylus and very short (1.7mm) solid diamond cantilever give a huge reduction in 'frequency dispersion', unmatched dynamics and a high frequency extension all the way up to 100kHz. The latest patented magnet circuit design increases the output to 0.3mV with crystal clear mid-range and treble even during the largest symphonic crescendos.

The Cadenza Red model is using a nude fine line stylus with a cylindrical aluminium cantilever. The stylus tip radius is r/R 8/40 µm. The coils are made from 6NX (99.9999 %) pure silver wire. An improved winding process on the armature allows a better channel balance.

The sound picture of Cadenza Red is more relaxed, homogeneous and moderately dynamic in the perspective compared to the Cadenza Blue and have great space and depth in the stereo image.

Output voltage: 450 μV
Channel separation: 23 dB
Frequency response: 20 Hz - 50 kHz

The Cadenza Blue model is using a Nude FG 70 stylus with a very thin ruby cantilever. The improved winding process on the armature ensures better channel balance.

The soundstage of Cadenza Blue is wide open and grandiose straight out of the box. Micro dynamic and ambience will be evident when listening to complex compositions. It reaches a very high degree of definition in the perspective, which is very present. It is true to the music with a tremendous clarity.

Output voltage: 500 μV
Channel separation: 23 dB
Frequency response: 20-50.000 Hz

Our favourite cartridge under $2000 and few touch it at any price, period. Combining warmth, detail, soundstage and attack -- essentially it sounds like real music. Better than 95% of the cartridges out there at any price, most people will fall in love at first listen, the sound is so refreshingly natural.

Output voltage: 0.3mV (1kHz, 5cm/sec)
Channel seperation: >25db (1kHz)
Frequency responce: 20~20kHz (+-2db)
Compliance: 12 x 10-6/dyn
Recommended tracking force: 1.8~2.2grm
Internal impedance: 6 ohms
Cantilever:special alminum alloy
Stylus:diamond/elliptical

The Cadenza Bronze model is using a Replicant 100 stylus and a conical aluminium cantilever. The coil wire is the famous Ortofon Aucurum wire, which is a gold plated 6NX copper wire. Field Stabilizing Element FSE, is used for optimal linearity especially during complex crescendo passages.

Cadenza Bronze is a true high-end reference cartridge, conveying music with supreme precision, impact and dynamics. Its stereo imaging capabilities illuminate the farthest corners of the soundstage in all three dimensions.

Output voltage: 400 μV
Channel separation: 24 dB
Frequency response: 20-55.000 Hz

The DV XX-1 was the first cartridge to feature a "magnetic flux damper" (patent) and softened magnetism" (patent) processes that reject the magnetic fluctuation that is detrimental to a moving coil cartridges performance.

The DV XX-2 MKII retains the benefit of the flux damper but features the Alinco-5 magnet and the similar rigid construction to the Te Kaitora Rua. Alnico magnets exhibit high magnetic flux density combining with a low coercive therefore magnetic resistance is lower than other magnetic types such as rare earth and ferrite, providing the exceptional stability of the XX-2 MKII output voltage. There is also the additional advantage of low magnetic and electrical resistance contributing to a discernable improvement in sound quality. The XX-2MKII also exhibits deep powerful bass, treble is both clear and lively possessing none of the hardness found in many moving coil designs.

The Cadenza Black model is using a Nude Shibata stylus with a boron cantilever. The effective mass of the stylus/cantilever system is extremely low due to the use of a very thin boron rod. This material is extremely stiff and even more lightweight than aluminium.

It also uses the WRD (Wide Range Damping-system), controlling the high and low frequency damping separately.

The coil wire is the famous Ortofon Aucurum wire, which is a gold plated 6NX copper wire.

Cadenza Black is optimized for an amazing tonal neutrality, dynamics and purity of sound. It is high performing on areas like detail, consistency and sound staging.

Output voltage: 0,3 mV
Channel separation: 27 dB
Frequency response: 20-60.000 Hz

This highly advanced design, which is the world's most hi-tech analogue cartridge, may be seen as a tribute to Ortofon's departed engineer Per Windfeld, who had for more than 30 years been a feature of the high-end culture as the head of development behind amazing cartridges.

In the MC Windfeld, Ortofon continues to build on the structure of the Kontrapunkt series, in which the cartridge housing's contact with the pick-up arm takes place through three hard, well-defined points, i.e. a kind of spikes. This means that the mechanical integration of the cartridge and the pick-up arm are always absolutely perfect. This makes the MC Windfeld one of Ortofon's strongest and resonance-free cartridges, with a direct mechanical connection between the motor and the tonearm. What this means for the dynamics, resolution and richness of detail in the sound simply has to be experienced.

Output voltage: 0,3 mV
Channel separation: 28 dB
Frequency response: 20-80.000 Hz

Body: Rosewood w/Clear Lacquer
Coil Wiring: Copper
Magnet: Samarium Cobalt
Cantilever: Boron
Output: 0.4mV
Weight: 9g
Recommended Impedance: 30 Ohm
Compliance: 5 x 10-6cm/dyne at 100hz

The original XV-1 cartridge was designed to take the reproduction of analogue recording to new heights. The XV-1 achieved a standard of performance that was clearly in a league of its own. Dynavector have always remained indifferent to the endless digital formats that proport to be the next breakthrough in music reproduction, safe in the knowledge that the vast heritage of music recorded on vinyl can easily equal, if not clearly out perform these new formats. Dynavector are seriously committed to ensure the vinyl enthusiast is well catered for and the XV-1s is further proof of this on going commitment; yet another ground breaking product, uniquely Dynavector and flagship of the brilliant Dynavector cartridge range.

At a glance, the XV-1 was always different from all cartridges that have gone before. Its magnetic circuit comprises 8 small ALNICO magnets. The magnetic path is divided into two - In the magnetic gap, a specially designed magnetic flux equalizing piece is placed. On the front yokes, magnetic stabilizing coils are wound. By this special combination, the magnetic field becomes widely homogeneous and more linear than the conventional magnetic design that is common in existing MC cartridges.

The XV-1 has been awarded 'Golden Ear Award 2001' in the Absolute Sound magazine for its highly advanced technology.

Body: Rosewood w/Clear Lacquer
Coil Wiring: Silverplated Copper
Magnet: Platinum Cobalt
Cantilever: Boron
Output: 0.3mV
Weight: 9g
Recommended Impedance: 30 Ohm
Compliance: 5 x 10-6cm/dyne at 100hz

Body: Onyx
Coil Wiring: Silverplated Copper
Magnet: Platinum
Cantilever: Boron
Output: 0.3mV
Weight: 12.5g
Recommended Impedance: 30 Ohm
Compliance: 5 x 10-6cm/dyne at 100hz

Body: Tiger-Eye
Coil Wiring: Silverplated Copper
Magnet: Platinum
Cantilever: Boron
Output: 0.3mV
Weight: 12.5g
Recommended Impedance: 30 Ohm
Compliance: 5 x 10-6cm/dyne at 100hz

Body: Coral Stone
Coil Wiring: Silverplated Copper
Magnet: Platinum
Cantilever: Boron
Output: 0.3mV
Weight: 12g
Recommended Impedance: 30 Ohm
Compliance: 5 x 10-6cm/dyne at 100hz

Body: Blue Onyx
Coil Wiring: Silverplated Copper
Magnet: Platinum
Cantilever: Boron
Output: 0.3mV
Weight: 12.5g
Recommended Impedance: 30 Ohm
Compliance: 5 x 10-6cm/dyne at 100hz