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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

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

$369.95

$369.95

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

$140.00

$140.00

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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Ortofon: 2M Bronze MM Cartridge (Open Box Special)
Turntable with a cartridge on a vinyl record, with records in the background.
high-end Nude Fine Line stylus
Ortofon

2M Bronze MM Cartridge (Open Box Special)

Sale $429.00 $459.99

Sale $429.00 $459.99

Audio-Technica: AT-VM95EBK Phono Cartridge (w/ Ellipitical Stylus)
entry-level cart w/ bonded elliptical diamond
Audio-Technica

AT-VM95EBK Phono Cartridge (w/ Ellipitical Stylus)

$74.00

$74.00

Audio-Technica: AT-VM95EBK/H Mounted Cartridge & Headshell Combo
pre-mounted entry-level cart w/ bonded elliptical diamond
Audio-Technica

AT-VM95EBK/H Mounted Cartridge & Headshell Combo

$109.00

$109.00

Audio-Technica: AT-XP5/H DJ Mounted Cartridge Headshell / Cartridge Combo Kit (Open Box Special)
high output + strong tracking force, elliptical tip suitable for DJing, pre-mounted
Audio-Technica

AT-XP5/H DJ Mounted Cartridge Headshell / Cartridge Combo Kit (Open Box Special)

Sale $109.00 $119.00

Sale $109.00 $119.00

Ortofon: 2M Red Cartridge Mounted on SH-4 Headshell (Red)
Ortofon: 2M Red Cartridge Mounted on SH-4 Headshell (Red)
factory pre-mounted, highly recommended
Ortofon

2M Red Cartridge Mounted on SH-4 Headshell (Red) (Open Box Special)

Sale $149.00 $169.99

Sale $149.00 $169.99

Ortofon: MC X40 Moving Coil Cartridge
top-shelf nude Shibata diamond MC cartridge
Ortofon

MC X40 Moving Coil Cartridge

$1,149.99

$1,149.99

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

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 Cartridge Alignment Tool
Turntable Lab Cartridge Alignment Protractor
lab pick
easy to use alignment for stylus life + improved performance
Turntable Lab

Turntable Phono Cartridge Alignment Protractor Tool

from $12.95

from $12.95

Denon: Replacement Stylus for DP-300F Turntable
Denon: Replacement Stylus for DP-300F Turntable
replacement for DP-300F, DP-400, DP-450USB
Denon

Replacement Stylus for DP-300F Turntable

$79.95

$79.95

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

Milty: Zerostat 3 Anti-Static Gun for Vinyl Cleaning
lab pick
removes static charge from vinyl records for better cleaning
Milty

Zerostat 3 Anti-Static Gun for Vinyl Cleaning

$149.00

$149.00

Audio-Technica: AT617a Turntable Stylus Cleaner
lab pick
gel-style cleaner, gently removes dirt from stylus tip
Audio-Technica

AT617a Turntable Stylus Cleaner

$39.00

$39.00

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

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

Premium Alignment Tool

$13.95

$13.95

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

Record Supply Co.: Headshell Lead Wires - Gold
connects headshell to cartridge, gold plated terminals
Record Supply Co.

Headshell Lead Wires - Gold

$9.95

$9.95

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

Q Up: Automatic Tonearm Lifter for Turntables
automatically lifts tonearm at the end of record, adjustable height
Q Up

Automatic Tonearm Lifter for Turntables

$49.99

$49.99

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