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Ortofon's Elektro cartridge is a well-rounded cartridge yet suitable to all types of DJing. The basic concept behind the Elektro is a combination of their Night Club and Scratch cartridges. The Night Club is Ortofon's best sounding cartridge and the Scratch has...
expand review the best tracking ability for scratching. The Elektro combines the best features from both, with major improvements in the output (the Elektro is at 7.5mV) and construction. The Elektro also has a new level of durability, with a new rubber suspension designed to minimize the effects of rough handling (dropping the needle on the strobes, touching the stylus with your fingers, etc). Many of the DJs who work for us have switched to the Elektro, with the results backing up all of Ortofon's claims. With the introduction of the Ortofon's new Qbert cartridge, the Elektro's have slipped down in the heirarchy of Ortofon cartridges, but these are still an outstanding choice for DJs who require top sound quality and good skip resistance, and come in quite a deal cheaper than the Qberts. -the mgmnt
Ortofon's top of the line, the Night Club gets their highest mark for sound quality. It has become the high-end industry standard for club djs and studio workers with an excellent reputation for performance and durability. Output is 5.0mV with a frequency...
expand review response rating high enough to compare the Night Club to audiophile cartridges. If your main focus is sound with minimal scratching, these are the best cartridges we offer. This set includes one extra stylus (which offsets your initial cost). -the mgmnt
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Ortofon's latest innovative dj cartridge, designed in conjunction with DJ Q-Bert and Thud Rumble. This cartridge was created for optimal performance across the board and features Ortofon's highest specs for scratching, record wear and output. The design is a combination of two...
expand review of Ortofon's best cartridges, taking the sound technology from their popular top of the line Nightclub and the performance aspects of the Scratch, while improving on both in certain areas.
To begin with, initial testing shows that the QBert's stick to the groove as well as any other scratch cartidge on the market- no jumping or skipping even under the most trying circumstances. The resulting effects on record wear remain to be seen, but according to Ortofon, these are their best thus far. The output is also notable, coming in at an amazing 11-12mV, which is the highest of any dj cartridge we carry. And of course they maintain the legendary Ortofon sound quality with a wide frequency response and excellent reproduction of bass, mids, and treble. The QBerts are the first cartridge to excel in all these directions at once, bridging the gap between true scratching ability and professional grade sound quality. -the mgmnt
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Ortofon's latest innovative dj cartridge, designed in conjunction with DJ Q-Bert and Thud Rumble. This cartridge was created for optimal performance across the board and features Ortofon's highest specs for scratching, record wear and output. The design is a combination of two...
expand review of Ortofon's best cartridges, taking the sound technology from their popular top of the line Nightclub and the performance aspects of the Scratch, while improving on both in certain areas.
To begin with, initial testing shows that the QBert's stick to the groove as well as any other scratch cartidge on the market- no jumping or skipping even under the most trying circumstances. The resulting effects on record wear remain to be seen, but according to Ortofon, these are their best thus far. The output is also notable, coming in at an amazing 11-12mV, which is the highest of any dj cartridge we carry. And of course they maintain the legendary Ortofon sound quality with a wide frequency response and excellent reproduction of bass, mids, and treble. The QBerts are the first cartridge to excel in all these directions at once, bridging the gap between true scratching ability and professional grade sound quality. -the mgmnt
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The M25C is Shure's entry level dj cartridge and in terms of in terms of sound quality and performance, it makes a strong case for the best dj cartridge on the market at this price point. The output level is at 5.0mV,...
expand review and the M25C maintains decent ratings for skip resistance and tracking. Recommended to anyone who needs a solid basic cartridge.
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The undisputed king of scratch cartridges, the M447 is the most reliable and skip-resistant cartridge on the market. When set up properly and broken in, it will stick to the groove better than anything else we've encountered. The proof is in the...
expand review users, and just about every big name is the scratch dj world swears by the M447. That list includes Q Bert, Mixmaster Mike, the X-Ecutioners, ATrak, the Beatjunkies, etc. In addition to the M447's legendary scratch capabilities, it also boasts an very low tracking force, which translates into minimum record wear. The sound output from the M447 tends to be very strong on the bass end, which is good for hip hop djs. At an extremely loud 9.5mV output, this is also one of the loudest cartridges on the market. -the mgmnt
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Shure's top of the line scratch cartridge (and our recommendation for the best scratch cartridge available), pre-mounted on a Technics headshell. The M447 is the most reliable and skip-resistant cartridge on the market. When set up properly and broken in, it will...
expand review stick to the groove better than anything else we've encountered. The proof is in the users, and just about every big name is the scratch dj world swears by the M447. That list includes Q Bert, Mixmaster Mike, the X-Ecutioners, ATrak, the Beatjunkies, etc. In addition to the M447's legendary scratch capabilities, it also boasts an very low tracking force, which translates into minimum record wear. The sound output from the M447 tends to be very strong on the bass end, which is good for hip hop djs. At an extremely loud 9.5mV output, this is also one of the loudest cartridges on the market. -the mgmnt
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Heavy duty molded plastic construction. Waterproof with carrying cord. Exceptional price. Holds 4 cartridges. Does not hold Ortofon Concorde style cartridges. -the mgmnt
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Shure's entry into the concorde-style cartridge market. This is the first real competition we've seen to the dominant Ortofon line. The White Label is aimed specifically at today's hybrid club deejays, combining the high grade sound quality demanded for club use with...
expand review Shure's legendary scratch ability and low record wear. From our testing, we've found that the sound quality is comparable to the Ortofon DJ (blue)cartridge, with an output at 6.0mV, great skip resistance, and a low tracking force for minimal record wear. The white label also makes several new improvements over other concorde-style cartridges. It is the first concord-style cartridge that allows you to adjust stylus overhang (useful for setting up on different turntables), and according to Shure, they have also developed a reliable electrical connection for the part that plugs into your tonearm. This should eliminate the eventual poor connection that may occurs with other concorde-style cartridges. For straight scratching, the M447 is still number one in terms of skip resistance, but the White Label is an excellent combination of club sound quality and scratch ability. -the mgmnt
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Stanton's new, entry level cartridge which boasts an extremely high output for something in this price range: 10mV, which is about the same as a high end Ortofon. Pretty impressive. It also comes with Stanton's mark of durability (they really do make...
expand review the most rugged cartridges on the market), which makes this an easy choice for beginners. It comes with a spherical stylus, so scratching is not a problem although the high tracking force will wear your records a bit. You can't beat this for the money though. -the mgmnt
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Stanton has redesigned their entire line of cartridges, giving them a new look and improving performance with greater tracking ability and less record wear across the entire line. The 500 cartridge remains one of the best cartridge values with an extremely reliable...
expand review track record. This has been an industry standard for broadcast and club djs for many many years, with a solid construction that can withstand tons of abuse. It has a fairly loud and clear output, and comes recommended for beginners or your back up set. -the mgmnt
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Special double pack, pre-mounted on Stanton headshells for easy setup. Stanton has redesigned their entire line of cartridges, giving them a new look and improving performance with greater tracking ability and less record wear across the entire line. The 520 is a...
expand review solid, everyday use cartridge suitable for all dj situations. This has the best specifications of the 500 series, improving on the classic 500 AL platform with better skip resistance, output (much louder) and sound quality. Like all of Stanton's workhorse 500 series cartridges, the 520 is also very durable and should last quite a long time under normal circumstances. The low price also boosts your value here. -the mgmnt
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Special double pack, pre-mounted on Stanton headshells and housed in flight style carrying case. This 680 set is always a top seller at our retail locations for their ease of use, great sound quality and reliable performance. Stanton's 680 cartridge has actually...
expand review been a favorite amongst club deejays and those demanding full, loud sound for many years. This newest version has balanced that famous club sound quality with more modern dj performance so that it not only sounds great, but can also do everything you need (scratch, back cue, etc). Part of the reason for this is the spherical stylus (better for scratching) that the 680 now uses, but it's also due to the 680's extremely forgiving suspension. It was designed for abusive use in club situations- which means wobbly tables, uneven turntables, bumping, etc- and this translates just as well to scratching. The sound specs have not changed at all, and it still offers a wide frequency response at 20Hz to 18kHz and big 7.0mV output. Recommended for club use for their sound quality, reliability, and ruggedness. -the mgmnt
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Fits most turntables with tonearms that accept screw-in headshells. This includes all SL-1200 models, plus turntables by Stanton, Numark, Vestax, etc. -the mgmnt
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