Blackbird Moving Coil Cartridge
The Blackbird is the result of Sumiko's quarter century of service to analogue devotees; music lovers who value the expressiveness and emotional authenticity available only from analogue records. It builds upon the strengths of, and lessons learned from The Blue Point Special, no aspect of the cartridge's design was left to chance. By offering a low-output version of the Blackbird at 0.7 mV, Sumiko have taken advantage of a low-mass cantilever assembly to provide even faster response time and superior dynamics. With the right preamplification, the low-output Blackbird takes all of the performance features of the standard version and pushes them to the next level with the improved tracking that lightweight coils afford. With the level of performance and clarity of many cartridges twice its price, the Blackbird was designed for exceedingly low noise levels, exceptionally wide dynamic range, and the highest possible fidelity in its price class. The Blackbird has already become a veritable analogue classic and is sure to delight many more discerning ears for years to come. Key Features: Moving coil cartridge with low mass elliptical stylus with long-grain boron cantilever Wide dynamic range Carefully crafted by hand Low mechanical impedance system Standard 0.5” hole spacing mounting system Available in two output versions, to suit any listening system
Cadenza Black Moving Coil Cartridge
The Cadenza Black has been optimized for an amazing tonal neutrality, dynamics and purity of sound. It performs better than any other cartridge at this level in detail, consistency and sound staging. The Cadenza Series of high-end Moving Coil (MC) cartridges was born out of the success of Ortofon's Kontrapunkt and MC Jubilee models. Though these models are amongst the most popular Ortofon has ever produced, the Danish cartridge masters still decided to develop a new range that was even more ambitious.
Cadenza Red Moving Coil Cartridge
The Cadenza Red delivers a sound performance that is open and dynamic, with a touch of warmth. It is more relaxed, homogeneous and moderately dynamic when compared to the Cadenza Blue. It also has a great space and depth in the stereo image. All-in, it is a very capable high-end cartridge. The Cadenza Series of high-end Moving Coil (MC) cartridges was born out of the success of Ortofon's Kontrapunkt and MC Jubilee models. Though these models are amongst the most popular Ortofon has ever produced, the Danish cartridge masters still decided to develop a new range that was even more ambitious.
The Hana EH cartridge has a synthetic Elliptical diamond stylus fitted to a high rigidity aluminium cantilever with cross-shaped armature, offering super transparency and excellent trackability. The body is manufactured from a composite low resonance plastic material in dark green. This competitively priced high output moving coil cartridge offers great quality sound referenced against similar priced cartridges. The EH (Elliptical High output) offers 2.0mv/1KHz output.
The Hana EL cartridge has a synthetic Elliptical diamond stylus fitted to a high rigidity aluminium cantilever with cross-shaped armature, offering super transparency and excellent trackability. The body is manufactured from a composite low resonance plastic material in dark green. This competitively priced Low output moving coil cartridge offers great quality sound referenced against similar priced cartridges. The EL (Elliptical Low output) offers 0.5mv/1KHz output.
Uncover new layers in your music with the MC X20. Equipped with a nude elliptical diamond stylus, it delivers heightened depth and definition, bringing the true essence of each track to life. Prepare to rediscover your cherished records with renewed excitement and stunning precision. Key Features: Smooth sound reproduction with excellent rhythmic timing Moving Coil cartridge design Overhead mounting cartridge for installing into a headshell Nude Elliptical stylus profile
Take your listening experience to the next level with the MC X30. Featuring a nude fine line diamond stylus, it uncovers extraordinary accuracy and resolution, bringing your music to life with breathtaking detail and dynamic range on every track. Key Features: Accurate sound reproduction, delivered with greater power and space Overhead mounting cartridge for installing into a headshell Moving Coil cartridge design Nude Fine-Line diamond stylus
The MC X40 stands as the pinnacle of the MC X Series, crafted for the most discerning audiophiles. It features a nude Shibata diamond stylus on a rigid, lightweight boron cantilever, delivering unparalleled transparency, speed, and responsiveness to your music. Key Features: Detailed and pure sonic reproduction takes a step toward the high-end Overhead mounting cartridge for installing into a headshell Moving Coil cartridge design Nude Shibata stylus Superior boron cantilever
The HANA-MH is the High output moving coil cartridge option, with Micro-line stylus profile. This cartridge is designed to be used with a MM (moving magnet) phono stage, so without investing in a new moving coil step up transformer, or MC phono stage, the seductive sound of moving coils are available through your moving magnet phono stage.
The HANA-ML is the low output moving coil cartridge option Low output option, with Micro-line stylus profile. This cartridge is designed to be used with a MC phono stage or MC step-up device + MM phono stage.
Quintet Black S Moving Coil Cartridge
The Quintet Black S is unfettered by musical genre and will give the closest approach within the Quintet series to Ortofon’s true accuracy in sound.
Quintet Blue Moving Coil Cartridge
The MC Quintet Series is congruent with Ortofon’s unrelenting commitment to providing the most precise and accurate reproduction possible without colouration.
Quintet Red Moving Coil Cartridge
The MC Quintet Series is congruent with Ortofon’s unrelenting commitment to providing the most precise and accurate reproduction possible without colouration.
Low cost, high performance, high output moving coil cartridge with nude natural diamond Shibata-stylus.
SL MK II Moving Coil Cartridge
The SL MK II features enhancements designed to improve musical performance while delivering exceptional value within the S Series price range. A newly designed tapered aluminium cantilever with increased rigidity significantly boosts the transfer of groove modulation from vinyl records to the cartridge generator. The S Series Mk II includes many high-spec components, advanced materials, and innovative technical processes inspired by Hana’s premium elite cartridge models, contributing to their renowned “brilliant and gorgeous” sound. Key Features - New MKII: A new tapered aluminium cantilever with increased rigidity and effective mass reduction at the nude diamond Shibata stylus tip. Non-resonant body shape, modelled after the Hana M series. Damped with a matte soft feel black elastomeric resin paint. Brass top to body for resonance reduction. Internally threaded cartridge mounting. Essential components such as the yoke, pole pieces, and gold terminal pins undergo cryogenic treatment to enhance sound quality. The non-resonant body shape, inspired by the Hana M Series, is coated with a matte Soft Feel Black elastomeric resin and features a brass top cap with integrated threaded mounting for the cartridge. The heavier Mk II cartridge ensures better coupling, enhancing bass and dynamics while expanding compatibility across a wider range of tonearms. The SL MK II generator, also found in the Umami Blue and ML models, utilises an Alnico magnet and cross-coil design. It employs high-purity 30-micron copper wire with an 8Ω impedance, resulting in improved signal-to-noise ratio and reduced moving mass. These refined design features provide greater resolution and accuracy, optimising performance for a wider array of phono stages.
The Frog Moving Coil Cartridge
Custom hand built moving coil cartridges with the coil of a GRASSHOPPER III and the front pole and suspension of the GRASSHOPPER IV: the best cartridge available for its price. The FROG ® is available in three versions.
The MC-10 Special Moving Coil Cartridge
A custom handbuilt moving coil cartridge with VDH-type 1 tip, boron cantilever, matched crystal silver-wire coils and 0.65 mV/channel.
The MC-One Special Moving Coil Cartridge
A custom handbuilt moving coil cartridge; Special selected version of the MC – 10 Special with 0.65 mV/channel.