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Ortofon: Omega OM Cartridge
affordable upgrade for listening turntables
Ortofon

Omega OM Cartridge

$46.99

$46.99

Ortofon: OM 5E Eliptical Cartridge
staple listening cartridge, upgradeable
Ortofon

OM 5E Elliptical Cartridge

$85.99

$85.99

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

$74.00

Ortofon 2M Red Hifi Cartridge
industry standard hi-fi listening cartridge
Ortofon

2M Red MM Turntable Cartridge

$109.99

$109.99

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

$129.00

Ortofon: 2M Silver Cartridge Mounted - Turntable Lab Exclusive
Ortofon: 2M Silver Cartridge Mounted On SH-4 Headshell
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

$179.00

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

$269.99

Audio-Technica: VM540ML Microline MM Cartridge
microline nude diamond stylus, top of the line in 500 series
Audio-Technica

VM540ML Microline MM Cartridge

$279.00

$279.00

Sumiko: Moonstone MM Phono Cartridge
affordable high-end cartridge, hand-crafted in Japan
Sumiko

Moonstone MM Phono Cartridge

$399.00

$399.00

Nagaoka: MP-150 Cartridge
Nagaoka: MP-150 Cartridge
nude diamond stylus model, made in Japan
Nagaoka

MP-150 Cartridge

$359.95

$359.95

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

$475.00

Ortofon: 2M Bronze Cartridge Mounted on SH-4 Headshell
high-end Nude Fine Line / Linear stylus, factory mounted
Ortofon

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

$499.99

$499.99

Ortofon: Concorde Music Hifi Cartridge
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

from $169.99

Grado: Prestige Green Cartridge
popular audiophile listening cart, hand-assembled in Brooklyn
Grado

Prestige Green Cartridge

$125.00

$125.00

Ortofon: Quintet Red Moving Coil MC Cartridge
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

$399.00

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Audio-Technica: AT-VM95SP Dual Moving Magnet Cartridge (78 RPM Mono)
designed for 78 RPM mono records
Audio-Technica

AT-VM95SP Cartridge (78 RPM Mono)

$89.00

$89.00

Sumiko: Amethyst MM Phono Cartridge (Nude Line-Contact Diamond)
Sumiko's top of the line moving magnet model
Sumiko

Amethyst MM Phono Cartridge (Nude Line-Contact Diamond)

$799.00

$799.00

Ortofon: Scratch OM DJ Cartridge - White
designed for scratching + active mixing
Ortofon

Scratch OM DJ Cartridge - White

$112.99

$112.99

Nagaoka: MP-500H Cartridge Mounted on Headshell
Nagaoka: MP-500H Cartridge Mounted on Headshell
flagship MM model, line contact diamond stylus + boron cantilever, headshell included
Nagaoka

MP-500H Cartridge Mounted on Headshell

$849.95

$849.95

Audio-Technica: VM530EN Nude Elliptical Cartridge
top of line in VM series, elliptical nude diamond stylus
Audio-Technica

VM530EN Nude Elliptical Cartridge

$199.00

$199.00

Ortofon: VNL DJ Cartridge Mounted on SH-4 Headshell (Black)
versatile cartridge for digital + vinyl DJing, pre-mounted
Ortofon

VNL DJ Cartridge Mounted on SH-4 Headshell (Black)

$194.99

$194.99

Audio-Technica: AT-XP7/H DJ Mounted Cartridge Headshell / Cartridge Combo Kit
Audio-Technica's top of the line DJ model; highest output + strong tracking force
Audio-Technica

AT-XP7/H DJ Mounted Cartridge Headshell / Cartridge Combo Kit

$199.00

$199.00

Sumiko: Oyster Cartridge
classic affordable audiophile cartridge, handmade in Japan
Sumiko

Oyster Cartridge

$99.00

$99.00

Audio-Technica: AT-XP5 DJ Cartridge
high output + strong tracking force, elliptical tip suitable for DJing
Audio-Technica

AT-XP5 DJ Cartridge

$89.00

$89.00

Audio-Technica: VM740ML Microline Stylus Cartridge
Audio-Technica: VM740ML Microline Stylus Cartridge
high end audiophile cart w/ microline stylus
Audio-Technica

VM740ML Microline Cartridge

$349.00

$349.00

Hana: SL MK II Moving Coil Cartridge - Nude Diamond Stylus / Low Output (for MC Preamps)
brilliant sound, nude diamond Shibata stylus, for MC preamps
Hana

SL MK II Moving Coil Cartridge - Nude Diamond Stylus / Low Output (for MC Preamps)

$850.00

$850.00

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

$475.00

Audio-Technica: AT-XP3 DJ Cartridge
high level output + strong tracking force suitable for DJing
Audio-Technica

AT-XP3 DJ Cartridge

$65.00

$65.00

Sumiko: Black Pearl Cartridge
classic audiophile design in $100 range, handmade in Japan
Sumiko

Black Pearl Cartridge

$119.00

$119.00

Ortofon: 2M Mono Cartridge Mounted on SH-4 Headshell (Black)
high-end audiophile cartridge delivers true mono sound for a wide range of turntable setups, pre-mounted for plug + play convenience
Ortofon

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

$489.99

$489.99

Nagaoka: MP-500 Cartridge
Nagaoka: MP-500 Cartridge
flagship MM model, line contact diamond stylus + boron cantilever
Nagaoka

MP-500 Cartridge

$799.95

$799.95

Denon: DLA110GS Moving Coil Cartridge + Headshell - 110 Year Anniversary Edition
Denon: DLA110GS Moving Coil Cartridge + Headshell - 110 Year Anniversary Edition
lab pick
high performance MC cartridge, Denon's longest running product, exclusive anniversary colorway
Denon

DLA110GS Moving Coil Cartridge + Headshell - Anniversary Edition

$599.00

$599.00

Audio-Technica: AT-XP7 DJ Cartridge
highest output + strong tracking force, elliptical tip suitable for DJing
Audio-Technica

AT-XP7 DJ Cartridge

$169.00

$169.00

Audio-Technica: VM750SH Dual Moving Magnet Cartridge
high end audiophile cart w/ Shibata stylus
Audio-Technica

VM750SH Dual Moving Magnet Cartridge

$449.00

$449.00

Ortofon: VNL DJ Cartridge w/ Stylus II
versatile cartridge for digital + vinyl DJing
Ortofon

VNL DJ Cartridge w/ Stylus II

$129.99

$129.99

Ortofon: Concorde MKII Twin Digital Cartridge - Single
high output for both digital + vinyl djing, fully redesigned MKII model
Ortofon

Concorde MKII Twin Digital Cartridge - Single

$173.99

$173.99

Ortofon: 2M Black LVB 250 Cartridge
special edition with upgraded boron cantilever + shibata stylus
Ortofon

2M Black LVB 250 Cartridge

$1,149.99

$1,149.99

Audio-Technica: AT81CP P-Mount Cartridge
carbon-fiber reinforced ABS cantilever for everyday listening
Audio-Technica

AT81CP P-Mount Cartridge

$32.00

$32.00

Pro-Ject: Pick It Pro Balanced Moving Magnet Cartridge
Pro-Ject: Pick It Pro Balanced Cartridge
1st-of-its-kind 'true balanced' MM cartrdige, developed in partnership w/ Ortofon
Pro-Ject

Pick It Pro Balanced Moving Magnet Cartridge

$299.00

$299.00

Ortofon: Quintet Red Moving Coil MC Cartridge
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

$399.00

Ortofon: Quintet Blue Moving Coil MC Cartridge
Ortofon: Quintet Blue Moving Coil MC Cartridge
high resolution MC cartridge, step up from Quintet Red w/ more open + detailed sound
Ortofon

Quintet Blue Moving Coil MC Cartridge

$569.00

$569.00

Ortofon: OM-5s MM Cartridge
Ortofon: OM-5s MM Cartridge
low-mass hifi cartridge w/ spherical stylus
Ortofon

OM-5s MM Cartridge

$66.99

$66.99

Jico: Omnia / Impact / SD / DJ Cartridge Mounted
Shure M44G clone upgraded w/ heavier low-end response + punch for DJing
Jico

Omnia / Impact / SD / DJ Cartridge Mounted

$209.99

$209.99

Sumiko: Wellfleet MM Cartridge
Sumiko: Wellfleet MM Cartridge
highly polished nude elliptical stylus, handmade in Japan
Sumiko

Wellfleet MM Phono Cartridge (Nude Diamond)

$599.00

$599.00

Hana: SH MK II Moving Coil Cartridge - Nude Diamond Stylus / High Output (for MM Preamps)
brilliant sound, nude diamond Shibata stylus, for MM preamps
Hana

SH MK II Moving Coil Cartridge - Nude Diamond Stylus / High Output (for MM Preamps)

$850.00

$850.00

Ortofon: 2M Red Verso MM Cartridge (Bottom-Mount for Vintage Turntables)
industry std audiophile listening cartridge, adapted for bottom-mount headshells on vintage Thorens + similar turntables
Ortofon

2M Red Verso MM Cartridge (Bottom-Mount for Vintage Turntables)

$139.99

$139.99

Ortofon: 2M 78 (78rpm Mono) Cartridge
audiophile listening cartridge for 78 shellacs
Ortofon

2M 78 (78rpm Mono) Cartridge

$169.99

$169.99

Jico: Clipper Hi-Fi Cartridge (J-AAC0868)
original design Japanese hi-fi cartridge with nude diamond stylus, S-shaped cantilever, balanced headshell
Jico

Clipper Hi-Fi Cartridge (J-AAC0868)

$449.99

$449.99

Audio-Technica: VM760SLC Dual Moving Magnet Cartridge
Audio-Technica: VM760SLC Dual Moving Magnet Cartridge
high end audiophile cart w/ Special Line Contact stylus
Audio-Technica

VM760SLC Dual Moving Magnet Cartridge

$649.00

$649.00

Ortofon: 2M Blue Verso MM Cartridge (Bottom-Mount for Vintage Turntables)
recommended mid-level audiophile cartridge, adapted for bottom-mount headshells on vintage Thorens + similar turntables
Ortofon

2M Blue Verso MM Cartridge (Bottom-Mount for Vintage Turntables)

$229.99

$229.99

Clearaudio: Concept MC Moving Coil Cartridge
micro line diamond stylus + boron cantilver
Clearaudio

Concept MC Moving Coil Cartridge

$1,350.00

$1,350.00

Denon: DL-110 Moving Coil Cartridge
high output, compatible w/ moving magnet (MM) phono inputs
Denon

DL-110 Moving Coil Cartridge

$449.00

$449.00

Ortofon: VNL Trix DJ Cartridge Mounted on SH-2 Headshell
Ortofon: VNL Trix DJ Cartridge Mounted on SH-2 Headshell
high output, highly durable spherical DJ cartridge, pre-mounted
Ortofon

VNL Trix DJ Cartridge Mounted on SH-2 Headshell

$169.99

$169.99

Sumiko: Songbird Moving Coil Cartridge - High Output
Sumiko: Songbird Moving Coil Cartridge - High Output
open-body reference design, hand-crafted in Japan
Sumiko

Songbird Moving Coil Cartridge - High Output

$1,099.00

$1,099.00

Hana: MH Moving Coil Cartridge - Nude Microline Stylus / High Output (for MM Preamps)
brilliant sound, nude microline stylus, for MM preamps, hand-assembled in Japan
Hana

MH Moving Coil Cartridge - Nude Microline Stylus / High Output (for MM Preamps)

$1,200.00

$1,200.00

Ortofon: VNL Dance DJ Cartridge Mounted on SH-2 Headshell
high output, highly durable elliptical DJ cartridge, pre-mounted
Ortofon

VNL Dance DJ Cartridge Mounted on SH-2 Headshell

$199.99

$199.99

Jico: Impact / SD / DJ Cartridge (J-AAC0636)
Shure M44G DJ Cartridge clone w/ heavier low-end response
Jico

Impact / SD / DJ Cartridge (J-AAC0636)

$159.99

$159.99

Jico: J44D / DJ / Improved / SD / Cartridge (J-AAC0620, M44G Clone)
Shure clone for mixing + recording, made in Japan
Jico

J44D / DJ / Improved / SD / Cartridge (J-AAC0620, M44G Clone)

$129.99

$129.99

Ortofon: 2M Mono MM Cartridge
high-end audiophile cartridge delivers true mono sound for a wide range of turntable setups
Ortofon

2M Mono MM Cartridge

$459.99

$459.99

Goldring: E2 Moving Magnet Cartridge
Goldring: E2 Moving Magnet Cartridge
spherical stylus + aluminum cantilever, handmade in the UK
Goldring

E2 Moving Magnet Cartridge

$149.00

$149.00

Ortofon: VNL Trix DJ Cartridge
high output, highly durable spherical DJ cartridge
Ortofon

VNL Trix DJ Cartridge

$129.99

$129.99

Ortofon: SH-2 Headshell - Black
headshell upgrade, glass fiber-reinforced co-polymer construction + long finger lift
Ortofon

SH-2 Headshell - Black

$36.99

$36.99

Audio-Technica: AT-OC9XEN Dual Moving Coil Cartridge
Audio-Technica: AT-LPA2 Acrylic Turntable
entry point moving coil model, nude diamond elliptical stylus
Audio-Technica

AT-OC9XEN Moving Coil Cartridge

$399.00

$399.00

Goldring: E1 Moving Magnet Cartridge
entry-level model w/ spherical stylus + carbon cantilever, handmade in the UK
Goldring

E1 Moving Magnet Cartridge

$119.00

$119.00

Audio-Technica: AT-VM520XEB Dual Moving Magnet Cartridge
dual moving magnet cartridge w/ elliptical stylus
Audio-Technica

AT-VM520XEB Dual Moving Magnet Cartridge

$109.00

$109.00

Ortofon: White Scratch OM DJ Cartridge Pre-Mounted on Blue SH-4 Headshell (Pair)
designed for scratching + active mixing, matching headshell, twin pack
Ortofon

White Scratch OM DJ Cartridge Pre-Mounted on Blue SH-4 Headshell (Pair)

$371.98

$371.98

Ortofon: VNL Dance DJ Cartridge
high output, highly durable elliptical DJ cartridge
Ortofon

VNL Dance DJ Cartridge

$159.99

$159.99

Pro-Ject: Pick It S2 C MM Cartridge
entry level hi-fi Concorde series cartridge from Ortofon + Pro-Ject, highly upgradeable
Pro-Ject

Pick It S2 C MM Cartridge

$149.00

$149.00

Cartridge Accessories

Onzow: Zerodust Stylus Cleaner
Onzow Zerodust
lab pick
ingenious stylus cleaner from Japan, residue-free cleaning
Onzow

Zerodust Stylus Cleaner

$45.00

$45.00

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 from $14.95 $31.95

Sale from $14.95 $31.95

Ortofon: Stylus Pressure Gauge
Ortofon: Stylus Pressure Gauge
simple tool to determine stylus tracking force
Ortofon

Stylus Pressure Gauge

$15.99

$15.99

Ortofon: Cartridge Alignment Tool
Ortofon: Cartridge Alignment Tool
ensures proper alignment, helps eliminate tracking error
Ortofon

Cartridge Alignment Tool

$10.00

$10.00

GrooveWasher: SC1 Stylus Cleaning Kit
GrooveWasher: Stylus Care System
lab pick
keep your needle clean + vinyl sounding great
GrooveWasher

SC1 Stylus Cleaning Kit

$17.95

$17.95

Ortofon: Stylus Brush
Ortofon: Stylus Brush
keep your needle in top shape
Ortofon

Stylus Brush

$19.99

$19.99

GrooveWasher: MONDO Vinyl Record & Stylus Care Kit
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

$99.95

GrooveWasher: RSC Record & Stylus Care System
GrooveWasher: Stylus Care System
complete wet record cleaning + stylus care set
GrooveWasher

RSC Record & Stylus Care System

$24.95

$24.95

Ortofon: SH-4 Headshell - Black
lab pick
headshell upgrade, metallic construction + long finger lift
Ortofon

SH-4 Headshell - Black

$51.99

$51.99

Audio-Technica: AT-607a Turntable Cartridge Stylus Cleaner
lab pick
improves performance + extends stylus life
Audio-Technica

AT607a Turntable Cartridge Stylus Cleaner

$17.00

$17.00

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

$39.00

Mobile Fidelity: LP-9 Stylus Cleaner
lab pick
formulated to clean + lubricate your stylus, small stylus brush included
Mobile Fidelity

LP-9 Stylus Cleaner

$25.00

$25.00

Ortofon: SH-4 Headshell - Blue
lab pick
headshell upgrade, metallic construction + long finger lift
Ortofon

SH-4 Headshell - Blue

$51.99

$51.99

Ortofon: Premium Alignment Tool
ensures proper alignment, larger for increased visibility
Ortofon

Premium Alignment Tool

$13.95

$13.95

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

$30.00

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