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DJ-03 HD - CARTRIDGE INCL. HEADSHELL

This is the Nagaoka DJ cartridge. With a high output voltage of 6 mV and a recommended tracking force of 3 - 5 g, it is one of the more stable of its kind.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS:
• Cartridge type: MM
• Configuration: Climax DS/DSM
• Output voltage: 6 mV (5 cm/sec.)
• Frequency Characteristics: 20Hz~20KHz
• Channel separation: 20 dB (1 kHz)
• Channel balance: 2 dB or less
• Load resistance: 47 kΩ
• Load: 100pF
• Cantilever: aluminum alloy
• Needle Tip: 0.6 mil tapered bonded diamond
• Recommended tracking force: 3~5g
• Pickup weight: 5.1g
• Weight with headshell: 15.1g

Stylus for Goldring E4 MM Cartridge

Just needle, not the complete cartridge included!

Luxury leadwireset
LW-6N is the 6N lead wire made of Ultra High Purity Copper wire.
The configuration is very sofisticated with different diameter of wire strand, the inside strand is right windings, the outside strand is left winding. The end of wire is fastened by gold plated terminal.
The tight winding against each other makes the clear transmission of music signals. Clear and crisp tonality.

Technical data:
• High purity Cu wire 6NCu: 7 x φ 0.18mm (Right strands)
• High purity Cu wire 6NCu: 17 x φ 0.10mm (Left strands)

Mounting instructions:
All Ortofon cartridges have a colour coding of the terminals, indicating red and green for right channel respectively hot and ground terminal. White and blue for left channel respectively hot and ground terminal. Green terminal will always be used for grounding the cartridge housings or motor-system, whenever connected inside the cartridge.

We recommend to connect lead wires to the cartridge and headshell before mounting the cartridge on the headshell. Please remember correct orientation of the leads. Ortofon SH-4 headshell and Ortofon cartridges' terminal PINs diameter is 1.2 mm, whilst Ortofon headshells' PINs diameter is normally only 1.0 mm.

Using LW 6N with the SH-4 headshell requies the LW 6N shell side clamp to be widened a little bit to fit on the SH-4 PINs. If shifted around, it may cause over-tightening of the assembly. Being aware about this detail, you will avoid the risk of having the cartridge's terminal PINs fall out.

Luxury leadwireset
LW-7N is the hybrid lead wire made of Ultra High Purity Copper wire of 7N and 6 N. The end of wire is fastened by Rhodium plated terminal.
As there is no foreign particle other than Copper 7N (99.99999 % purity) in the wire, music signal can be transmitted without any noise.

Technical data:
• High purity Cu wire 7NCu: 3 x φ 0.26mm
• High purity Cu wire 6NCu: 16 x φ0.10mm

Mounting instructions:
All Ortofon cartridges have a colour coding of the terminals, indicating red and green for right channel respectively hot and ground terminal. White and blue for left channel respectively hot and ground terminal. Green terminal will always be used for grounding the cartridge housings or motor-system, whenever connected inside the cartridge.

We recommend to connect lead wires to the cartridge and headshell before mounting the cartridge on the headshell. Please remember correct orientation of the leads. Ortofon SH-4 headshell and Ortofon cartridges' terminal PINs diameter is 1.2 mm, whilst Ortofon headshells' PINs diameter is normally only 1.0 mm.

Using LW 7N with the SH-4 headshell requies the LW 7N shell side clamp to be widened a little bit to fit on the SH-4 PINs. If shifted around, it may cause over-tightening of the assembly. Being aware about this detail, you will avoid the risk of having the cartridge's terminal PINs fall out.

LW-800S is the most sophisticated lead wires composed of Pure Silver and Silver coated wire.
The end of wire is fastened by Rhodium plated terminal.
Since Silver has the best electrical conductive properties of all the metals, the LW-800S silver wire is able to transmits the very clear high tone signals, which brings the brilliant tonality to the sound reproduction.

Technical data:
• 4N Pure Silver wire: 3 x φ 0.26mm
• Silver plated Oxygen Free Copper (OFC) wire: 16 x φ0.10mm

Mounting instructions:
All Ortofon cartridges have a colour coding of the terminals, indicating red and green for right channel respectively hot and ground terminal. White and blue for left channel respectively hot and ground terminal. Green terminal will always be used for grounding the cartridge housings or motor-system, whenever connected inside the cartridge.

We recommend to connect lead wires to the cartridge and headshell before mounting the cartridge on the headshell. Please remember correct orientation of the leads. Ortofon SH-4 headshell and Ortofon cartridges' terminal PINs diameter is 1.2 mm, whilst Ortofon headshells' PINs diameter is normally only 1.0 mm.

Using LW 8N with the SH-4 headshell requies the LW 8N shell side clamp to be widened a little bit to fit on the SH-4 PINs. If shifted around, it may cause over-tightening of the assembly. Being aware about this detail, you will avoid the risk of having the cartridge's terminal PINs fall out.

The LH-4000 is a basic high quality headshell designed specifically for HiFi applications. Providing a clean, minimalist aesthetic, the LH-4000 is great for a wide variety of cartridges, specially recommended for the MC Quintet series.

Special features:
• Azimuth adjustable, which is beneficial for optimal channel separation
• Ergonomic fingerlift for easy handling
• Knowing the fundamental headshell dimensions will in a lot of cases make it easier to mount and align cartridge and tonearm correctly. Please scroll to the bottom of the page to see the headshells mounting dimensions chart.

The LH-4000 comes with leadwires for easy and convenient connection
All Ortofon cartridges have a colour coding of the terminals, indicating red and green for right channel respectively hot and ground terminal. White and blue for left channel respectively hot and ground terminal. Green terminal will always be used for grounding the cartridge housings or motor-system, whenever connected inside the cartridge.

We recommend to connect lead wires to the cartridge and headshell before mounting the cartridge on the headshell.

Please remember correct orientation of the leads. Ortofon cartridges' terminal PINs diameter is 1.2 mm, whilst Ortofon headshells' PINs diameter is only 1.0 mm.

Features and Technical data:
• Universal mount
• Solid aluminum build
• Azimuth adjustable by means of hexagon wrench
• PIN conductor - Gold plated
• Weight - 14.3 grams without screws
• Mounting distance min. - 39.5 mm
• Mounting distance max. - 45.6 mm
• Headshell length - 51.9 mm
• Headshell width - 19.1 mm

The LH-2000 is a basic high quality headshell designed specifically for HiFi applications. Providing a clean, minimalist aesthetic, the LH-2000 is great for a wide variety of cartridges, e.g. the 2M Series .

Knowing the fundamental headshell dimensions will in a lot of cases make it easier to mount and align cartridge and tonearm correctly. Please scroll to the bottom of the page to see the headshells mounting dimensions chart.

The LH-2000 comes with leadwires for easy and convenient connection
All Ortofon cartridges have a colour coding of the terminals, indicating red and green for right channel respectively hot and ground terminal. White and blue for left channel respectively hot and ground terminal. Green terminal will always be used for grounding the cartridge housings or motor-system, whenever connected inside the cartridge.

We recommend to connect lead wires to the cartridge and headshell before mounting the cartridge on the headshell.

Please remember correct orientation of the leads. Ortofon cartridges' terminal PINs diameter is 1.2 mm, whilst Ortofon headshells' PINs diameter is only 1.0 mm.

Features and Technical data:
• Universal mount
• Solid aluminum build
• Weight without screws - 15.5 grams
• Mounting distance - min 35.3 mm, max 43.4 mm
• Headshell length - 50.3 mm
• Headshell width - 20.0 mm

Technical specifications:
• Frequency response - 20-20.000 Hz + 3 /- 3 dB
• Tracking ability at 315Hz at recommended tracking force *) - 60 µm
• Compliance, dynamic, lateral - 20 µm/mN
• Stylus type - Elliptical
• Stylus tip radius - r/R 8/18 µm
• Tracking force range - 1.25-1.75 g (12.5-17.5 mN)
• Tracking force, recommended - 1.5 g (15 mN)
• Tracking angle - 20°
• Stylus colour - Black
• Recommended for Series 500 Mkll, 510, 510 P, Alfa
*) Typical value

Technical specifications:
• Frequency response - 20-20.000 Hz + 3 /- 3 dB
• Tracking ability at 315Hz at recommended tracking force *) - 60 µm
• Compliance, dynamic, lateral - 20 µm/mN
• Stylus type - Elliptical
• Stylus tip radius - r/R 8/18 µm
• Tracking force range - 1.25-1.75 г (12.5-17.5 мН)
• Tracking force, recommended - 1.5 g (15 mN)
• Tracking angle - 20°
• Stylus colour - Grey
• Recommended for Series 310 Universal
*) Typical value

Technical specifications:
• Frequency response - 20-20.000 Hz + 2 / - 3 dB
• Tracking ability at 315Hz at recommended tracking force *) - 60 µm
• Compliance, dynamic, lateral - 20 µm/mN
• Stylus type - Spherical
• Stylus tip radius - R 18 µm
• Tracking force range - 1.25-1.75 g (12.5-17.5 mN)
• Tracking force, recommended - 1.5 g (15 mN)
• Tracking angle - 20°
• Stylus colour - Grey
• Recommended for Series 305 Universal
*) Typical value

Technical specifications:
• Frequency response: - 20-20.000 Hz + 2 / - 2 dB
• Tracking ability at 315Hz at recommended tracking force*): 70 µm
• Compliance, dynamic, lateral: 25 µm/mN
• Stylus type: Elliptical
• Stylus tip radius: r/R 8/18 µm
• Tracking force range: 1.0-1.5 g (10-15 mN)
• Tracking force, recommended: 1.25 g (12.5 mN)
• Tracking angle: 20°
• Stylus colour: Black
• Recommended for TM 14U
*) Typical value

Technical specifications:
• Frequency response - 20-18.000 Hz + 2 / - 3 dB
• Tracking ability at 315Hz at recommended tracking force *) - 70 µm
• Compliance, dynamic, lateral - 7 µm/mN
• Stylus type - Spherical
• Stylus tip radius - R 25µm
• Tracking force range - 2.0-3.0 g (20-30 mN)
• Tracking force, recommended - 2.5 g (25 mN)
• Tracking angle - 20°
• Stylus colour - Black
• Recommended for following cartridges: all Super OM, OM, OMP, TM, Concorde cartridges for playing micro-groove records.
*) Typical value

Technical specifications:
• Frequency response - 20-12.000 Hz + 2 / - 3 dB
• Tracking ability at 315Hz at recommended tracking force *) - 60 µm
• Compliance, dynamic, lateral - 15 µm/mN
• Stylus type - Spherical
• Stylus tip radius - 65µm
• Tracking force range - 1.75-2.25 g (17.5-22.5 mN)
• Tracking force, recommended - 2.0 g (20 mN)
• Tracking angle - 20°
• Stylus colour - Black
• Recommended for following cartridges: all Super OM, OM, OMB, OMP, TM, Concorde STD cartridges for playing 78 r.p.m. records
*) Typical value

Technical specifications:
• Frequency response: 20-18.000 Hz + 3 / - 1 dB
• Tracking ability at 315Hz at recommended tracking force *): 60 µm
• Compliance, dynamic, lateral: 25 µm/mN
• Stylus type: Elliptical
• Stylus tip radius: r/R 8/18 µm
• Tracking force range: 1.0-1.5 g (10-15 mN)
• Tracking force, recommended: 1.25 g (12.5 mN)
• Tracking angle: 20°
• Stylus colour: Black
• Recommended for TM 7 and TM 7U cartridges models
*) Typical value

Technical specifications:
• Frequency response - 20-18.000 Hz + 2 / - 3 dB
• Tracking ability at 315Hz at recommended tracking force *) - 60 µm
• Compliance, dynamic, lateral - 20 µm/mN
• Stylus type - Elliptical
• Stylus tip radius - r/R 8/18 µm
• Tracking force range - 1.5-2.0 g (15-20 mN)
• Tracking force, recommended - 1.75 g (17.5 mN)
• Tracking angle - 20°
• Stylus colour - Black
• Recommended for OM 3E, OMP 3E, OMB 3E
*) Typical value

The 2M 78 features an improved engine, which provides a high level of sonic accuracy. The stylus' tip is a Spherical diamond that is perfect for playback of 78 rpm shellac records, which require a larger stylus profile. The cartridge body is manufactured from Hopelex, which ensures high rigidity while eliminating unwanted resonances.

2M 78 uses a strapped output to deliver the same output signal from both sets of pole pins. This effectively eliminates the need for mono-specific equipment, making it possible to enjoy true mono reproduction on any stereo playback system.

The 2M Series provides excellent compatibility when used in an assortment of playback systems and with a wide variety of phono preamps.

2M 78 Technical data:
• Output voltage at 1000 Hz, 5cm/sec. - 4 mV
• Frequency response - 20-20.000 Hz + 3 / - 1 dB
• Tracking ability at 315Hz at recommended tracking force - 70 µm
• Compliance, dynamic, lateral - 18 µm/mN
• Stylus type - Spherical
• Stylus tip radius - R 65 µm
• Tracking force range - 1.6-2.0g (16-20 mN)
• Tracking force, recommended - 1.8 g (18 mN)
• Internal impedance, DC resistance - 700 Ohm
• Internal inductance - 350 mH
• Recommended load resistance - 47 kOhm
• Recommended load capacitance - 150-300 pF
• Tracking angle - 20°
• Cartridge colour, body/stylus - Black/Grey
• Cartridge weight without screws - 7.2 g
• Premounted cartridge weight - 16.7 g
• Replacement stylus unit - 2M 78 (interchangeable with 2M Mono)

Stylus lifetime: with proper care we find that up to 1000 hours is possible without degradation of performance.

2M Series styli interchangeability:
The 2M Series' engines, coils and magnets configurations are not identical: Red and Blue are identical, so are the Bronze and Black and so are the true mono variants 2M Mono and 2M 78. Likewise, 2M series styli are interchangeable within the below combinations:
- 2M Red, 2M Blue and 2M Silver
- 2M Bronze and 2M Black
- 2M Mono and 2M 78

Compatibility with Rega brand TT/TA:
REGA brand cartridges’ height from stylus tip to the top cartridge mounting surface is lower than standard. Therefore you would need spacers to ensure the correct set-up of the Ortofon cartridge.
Adjusting the height of your Rega tonearm is easy with Acoustic Signature's Spacer Set. It allows you to adjust the height from 0.5 mm to 3.5 mm in precise steps of 0.5 mm - without removing the tone arm. Simply loosen the screws, insert the AS-spacer, then lock the screws back down, and you're tonearm is ready to play.
3.2 - 4 mm spacers should be enough for 2M cartridge.

The Super OM 5E major improvements:
1. By means of computer simulations it has been possible to define the natural pivot point of the system with unprecedented accuracy while achieving an optimum oscillation balance. The result: improved linearity, higher channel separation and reduced distortion.

2. OM Super cartridges models have split pole PINs which reduces magnetic losses at the treble end. This technology extends the frequency range and improves phase linearity.

3. OM Super 5 cartridge body is manufactured from a Noryl (plastic & glass compound) which ensures high rigidity and freedom from resonances.

Optimal fit and sound reproduction
If your tonearm has a standard headshell or a cartridge mount, then step up to optimal sound reproduction with OM’s. A glance at anyone of these cartridges will reveal Ortofon's answer to perfect tonearm matching. Ingeniously tucked into the top of the mounting bracket is a tiny, removable weight-plate.

If your tonearm is an standard tonearm, just leave the weight-plate. If your tonearm is one of the low mass types, then simply remove the weight. The mass of your OM cartridge is now a mere 2.5g.

Super OM 5E features Elliptical stylus that provides balanced and distortion-free playback. Elliptical diamonds are able to follow the groove oscillations more accurately than spherical diamonds due to their contoured shape. This results in better tracking and less distortion.

Super OM 5 Technical data:
• Output voltage at 1000 Hz, 5cm/sec. - 4 mV
• Channel balance at 1 kHz - 1.5 dB
• Channel separation at 1 kHz - 22 dB
• Channel separation at 15 kHz - 15 dB
• Frequency response - 20-20.000 Hz + 3 / -3
• Tracking ability at 315Hz at recommended tracking force - 60 µm
• Compliance, dynamic, lateral - 20 µm/mN
• Stylus type - Elliptical
• Stylus tip radius - r/R 8/18 µm
• Tracking force range - 1.5-2.0 g (15-20 mN)
• Tracking force, recommended - 1.75 g (17.5 mN)
• Tracking angle - 20°
• Internal impedance, DC resistance - 1 kOhm
• Internal inductance - 580 mH
• Recommended load resistance - 47 kOhm
• Recommended load capacitance - 200-500 pF
• Cartridge colour, body/stylus - Black/Black
• Cartridge weight incl. extra weight - 5 g
• Cartridge weight excl. extra weight - 2.5 g
• Replacement stylus unit - Stylus 5 E, Stylus 10

Styli types and interchangeability
The OM 5s features a Spherical diamond. Spherical diamonds are the simplest and most robust diamonds. The OM 5E and Super OM 5E feature an Elliptical diamond.

In the development of OM cartridges, a major objective was to provide the music lover with the opportunity to optimize sound reproduction without having to replace the entire cartridge. Instead of being merely intended for replacement purposes following wear or damage, the OM 5 Series allows you to step up to better sound by simply upgrading the stylus.

Depending on your preference, styli for the OM 5 Series are easily interchanged and include: styli 3E, 5E, 10, 20, 30, 40 & 78 and D 25 M.

The new Ortofon OM 5 series encompasses three basic cartridges: OM 5S, OM 5E and Super OM 5E.
• The series is the lowest-mass range of moving magnet cartridges offered by Ortofon.
• The OM cartridges bodies have been designed to provide easy mounting and alignment on both top mount and bottom mount headshells.
• The OM 5 Series provides excellent compatibility when used in an assortment of playback systems and with a wide variety of phono preamps.

Get ready to Plug’n Play

Designed to fit any standard DJ turntable. Features high quality tonearm terminal connections.

Ortofon VNL cartridge – a model tailored uniquely to the unrelenting demands of modern
turntablists and portablists.
The plug'n play solution has become an expected and necessary asset for the user, and
with the new VNL Premounted, it’s not getting easier!
The VNL has been paired with our popular black SH-4 Headshell, which securely frames
the VNL cartridge to deliver its absolute best. The VNL Premounted fits any standard DJ
turntable and tonearm and features high quality tonearm terminal connections. We've
created the perfect kit, where you'll have the high standard of the VNL matched with our
favorite headshell to deliver superb convenience and great value.

Just the stylus VNL II is product content!

Features:
• Mounted on Ortofon SH-4 Black headshell with universal mount.
• Extra resistance to hardcore scratching and back spinning
• High tracking performance for both DVS usage and real vinyl
• Optimal balance of output and of sound quality

Technological improvements have been applied for the benefits of all users:
- Ultrasonic welding of the components ensures high rigidity and freedom from resonances.
- Robotic assembly of stylus assembly offers high precision and uniformity of industrial production.

VNL II compliance, dynamic lateral 15 μm/m N - Rigid

DJs can easily identify which stylus type best suits their individual DJ style and enables their absolute best performance capability.

VNL technical data:
• Stylus Type: Sperical
• Tracking Force: 4,0 g
• Output Voltage: 6mV
• Frequency Range: 20-20.000 Hz
• Output voltage at 1000Hz, 5cm/sec. - 6 mV
• Channel separation at 1kHz - 20 dB
• Frequency response 20 Hz - 20 kHz -2/+4 dB

• Tracking ability at 315 Hz at recommmended tracking force:

VNL II 90 μm

VNL II 15 μm/m N

• Tracking force range - 3 - 5 g
• Tracking force recommended - 4 g
• Antiskating - for best backcueing performance use “0”
• Internal impedance, DC resistance - 750 Ohm
• Internal inductance - 450 mH
• Recommended load resistance - 47 kOhm
• Recommended load capacitance - 200-600 pF
• Cartridge weight - 6,5 g

Exclusive features
The VNL features a spherical stylus which is perfect for tough groove handling. Furthermore, it reduces record wear when scratching and back-cueing to an absolute minimum.

The broad stance of the VNL features solid and robust design elements characteristic to Ortofon, with colors meticulously selected to emphasize sturdiness and DJ aesthetics: the cartridge body has been designed to provide easy mounting and alignment on a variety of headshells.

The VNL provides excellent compatibility when used in an assortment of playback systems, ensuring it stays in the groove under the most demanding conditions.

VNL Userguide: https://www.ortofon.com/media/151234/5-800161-12_vnl_userguide_08_20_web.pdf