Phono, Stereo, Turntable Cartridges, Needles and Headshells

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affordable upgrade for listening turntables

Ortofon

Omega OM Cartridge

$46.99

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$46.99

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staple listening cartridge, upgradeable

Ortofon

OM 5E Elliptical Cartridge

$85.99

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$85.99

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Audio-Technica: AT-VM95E Phono Cartridge (w/ Ellipitical Stylus)

solid entry-level model w/ elliptical stylus

Audio-Technica

AT-VM95E Phono Cartridge (w/ Ellipitical Stylus)

$74.00

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$74.00

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industry standard hi-fi listening cartridge

Ortofon

2M Red MM Turntable Cartridge

$109.99

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$109.99

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Audio-Technica: AT-VM95EN Phono Cartridge (w/ Nude Elliptical Stylus)

audiophile cart w/ Nude Elliptical stylus, low distortion

Audio-Technica

AT-VM95EN Phono Cartridge (w/ Nude Elliptical Stylus)

$129.00

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$129.00

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Ortofon: 2M Silver Cartridge Mounted - Turntable Lab Exclusive

step up from 2M Red w/ silver coil wire, pre-mounted w/ easy screw-on headshell, exclusivo!

Ortofon

2M Silver Cartridge Mounted on Silver SH-4 Headshell - Turntable Lab Exclusive

$179.00

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$179.00

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Ortofon: 2M Blue Cartridge Mounted on SH-4 Headshell (Black)

true high-end performance at excellent price, nude diamond stylus, lab pick

Ortofon

2M Blue Cartridge Mounted on SH-4 Headshell (Black)

$269.99

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$269.99

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microline nude diamond stylus, top of the line in 500 series

Audio-Technica

VM540ML Microline MM Cartridge

$279.00

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$279.00

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affordable high-end cartridge, hand-crafted in Japan

Sumiko

Moonstone MM Phono Cartridge

$399.00

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$399.00

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nude diamond stylus model, made in Japan

Nagaoka

MP-150 Cartridge

$359.95

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$359.95

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Hana: EH Moving Coil Cartridge - Elliptical Stylus / High Output (for MM Preamps)

popular Japanese Moving Coil design at relatively low price, works with standard preamps

Hana

EH Moving Coil Cartridge - Elliptical Stylus / High Output (for MM Preamps)

$475.00

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$475.00

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high-end Nude Fine Line / Linear stylus, factory mounted

Ortofon

2M Bronze Cartridge Mounted on SH-4 Headshell (Black)

$499.99

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$499.99

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headshell-less hifi model based on Ortofon's popular DJ cartridge silhouette, upgradeable w/ any stylus in the series

Ortofon

Concorde Music Hifi Cartridge

from $169.99

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from $169.99

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popular audiophile listening cart, hand-assembled in Brooklyn

Grado

Prestige Green Cartridge

$125.00

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$125.00

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Ortofon: Quintet Red Moving Coil MC Cartridge

all-purpose MC cartridge w/ open, dynamic sound + a slight touch of warmth

Ortofon

Quintet Red Moving Coil MC Cartridge

$399.00

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$399.00

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Cartridge Accessories

lab pick

ingenious stylus cleaner from Japan, residue-free cleaning

Onzow

Zerodust Stylus Cleaner

$45.00

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$45.00

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Turntable Lab: Conductive Stylus Cleaning Brush w/Cover

lab pick

dry + wet stylus cleaner, removable cover

Turntable Lab

Conductive Stylus Cleaning Brush w/ Cover

Sale Regular price from $14.95 ~~$31.95~~

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Sale Regular price from $14.95 ~~$31.95~~

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simple tool to determine stylus tracking force

Ortofon

Stylus Pressure Gauge

$15.99

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$15.99

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ensures proper alignment, helps eliminate tracking error

Ortofon

Cartridge Alignment Tool

$10.00

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$10.00

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lab pick

keep your needle clean + vinyl sounding great

GrooveWasher

SC1 Stylus Cleaning Kit

$17.95

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$17.95

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keep your needle in top shape

Ortofon

Stylus Brush

$19.99

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$19.99

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GrooveWasher: MONDO Vinyl Record & Stylus Care Kit

complete wet record cleaning + stylus care set w/ display block + splash towel

GrooveWasher

MONDO Vinyl Record & Stylus Care Kit

$99.95

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$99.95

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GrooveWasher: RSC Record & Stylus Care System

complete wet record cleaning + stylus care set

GrooveWasher

RSC Record & Stylus Care System

$24.95

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$24.95

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lab pick

headshell upgrade, metallic construction + long finger lift

Ortofon

SH-4 Headshell - Black

$51.99

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$51.99

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Audio-Technica: AT-607a Turntable Cartridge Stylus Cleaner

lab pick

improves performance + extends stylus life

Audio-Technica

AT607a Turntable Cartridge Stylus Cleaner

$17.00

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$17.00

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Audio-Technica: AT6003R Turntable Cartridge Storage Case

lab pick

unique capsule cover design, holds up to 3 mounted headshells

Audio-Technica

AT6003R Turntable Cartridge Storage Case

$39.00

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$39.00

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lab pick

formulated to clean + lubricate your stylus, small stylus brush included

Mobile Fidelity

LP-9 Stylus Cleaner

$25.00

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$25.00

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lab pick

headshell upgrade, metallic construction + long finger lift

Ortofon

SH-4 Headshell - Blue

$51.99

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$51.99

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ensures proper alignment, larger for increased visibility

Ortofon

Premium Alignment Tool

$13.95

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$13.95

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Pro-Ject: Cleaning Set Basic (Brush It Record Brush / Clean It Stylus Brush)

lab pick

2 tried-and-true daily vinyl cleaning accessories in 1 box

Pro-Ject

Cleaning Set Basic (Brush It Record Brush / Clean It Stylus Brush)

$30.00

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$30.00

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WHat To Know about cartridges

Stylus Shape: Most cartridges feature a diamond at the tip of the cartridge. The shape of the diamond dictates price. The most inexpensive shape is conical. The standard cartridge shape is elliptical. Elliptical styluses are shaped to fit into the groove while reducing record wear. As you go up from there, the shape becomes more detailed and complex, allowing for an even better fit into the groove. Examples of these shapes include: Line, Fine Line, and Shibata. Tip: stay away from ceramic tip cartridges, they damage your records (we don’t carry those).
Bonded vs. Nude Design: Most cartridges feature a diamond tip attached to a metal shank connected to the cantilever. This is a bonded diamond design. Some higher priced cartridges feature no shank, but rather a whole diamond attached to the cantilever. This is known as a nude diamond design. Nude diamond is preferred for its lighter design which is more sensitive to the record groove. This results in less distortion and more sound detail.

Moving magnet and moving coil are the 2 different internal cartridge mechanisms.
Most cartridges are moving magnet. They range from beginner to expert models. We recommend moving magnet for most users.
Moving coil is for advanced users. They are more delicate, do not have replaceable styluses, and sometimes need special phono preamps.
Moving coil mechanism is lighter on the record groove, which results in better tracking and more sound detail. Also, most moving coil cartridges have a lower power output, so you’ll need a phono preamp with MC setting.

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