Hi-Fi Cartridges | Phono Cartridges

Notes: Nagaoka MP-110 the successor to the highly acclaimed and classic Nagaoka MP11 phono cartridge, the new Nagaoka MP-110 phono cartridge extends and strengthens its predecessor's prowess and talents to a new level of radiance. You'll hear more music, more detailed refinement to enjoy and savor. The Nagaoka MP-110 is the cartridge to start with and to keep for a long time.

Features:
-Superfine polished eliptical diamond bonded stylus
-Powerfull samarium cobalt magnet
-Lightweight aluminum alloy cantilever for high fidelity
-Carbon fibre reinforced plastic shoe
-Anti ferro magnetic permalloy shield casing

Stylus replacement: Nagaoka JN-P110

The stylus replacement interval varies depending on the using conditions. But for general use at home, the reference time is between 150-200 hours in which the stylus begin to wear and the tone quality deteriorates. Recommend replacing the stylus as aerly as possible to enjoy clear tone for a long time and not to damge the disc grooves.

Notes: The 1022GX record cartridge is recommended for the discerning listener. The diamond stylus is a Vital PH type, which provides increased resolution and ensures the maximum accuracy of musical reproduction.

Notes: The Goldring philosophy is to promote the accurate reproduction of the original recording, maintaining the creative nuances, musicality and rhythm the artist intended you to hear. The E Series is designed to capture this experience when used with all medium to high mass tonearms found on the majority of budget to medium priced turntables. This is achieved through the use of Magnetic Duplex Technology and Goldring Expert Adjustment.

The E3 cartridge, the highest in the range features the same aluminium cantilever as the E2, but benefits from a superior bonded, super-elliptical (0.3 x 0.7 mil) stylus. This gives it superior high frequency groove detail retrieval ability over ordinary elliptical (0.4 x 0.7 mil) or spherical (0.6 mil) styli due to its smaller front to back radius. Its main effect is the reduction of sibilance, especially in high level vocal recordings.

Magnetic Duplex Technology:

All cartridges in the range feature Magnetic Duplex Technology - a 'dual magnet' generator assembly which more accurately traces the record groove providing better stereo separation and a more involving and musical sound stage.

Expert Adjustment:

The E-series cartridges have been designed to allow micro-adjustments to be made during production using a special adjustment screw. This means the cartridge can be safely installed in a typical turntable because the angle that the stylus makes with the record surface has been pre-set. The result is an optimised channel balance with zero degrees of horizontal tracking adjustment required. This ensures a consistent and reassuring performance for the life of the product.

Stylus/Cantilever:

Featuring spherical styli with a choice of cantilevers, the E1 and E2 models are ideal as an upgrade to any budget, pre-fitted or obsolete cartridge.

The E3 model with its refined super elliptical stylus is a worthwhile upgrade for those wishing to squeeze even more information and detail from the record groove.

Notes: Top-of-the-range audiophile cartridge from Britain's oldest cartridge company. Beautifully revealing sound with quiet background and replaceable Gyger-S stylus included.

Supplier notes:
The 1042 is a record cartridge for the audiophile who demands the ultimate sonic performance from their system, together with the convenience of a user replaceable stylus. The extended groove contact of its Gyger-S diamond gives the 1042 unsurpassed resolution of the fine groove modulations, producing an exceptionally detailed, smooth and musical sound.

Notes: The Goldring 1012GX record cartridge uses the acclaimed Gyger-2 diamond stylus. This is a fine-line type which gives smooth extended high frequencies, low distortion and reproduces a highly detailed and dynamic sound. Advanced diamond tip polishing ensures excellent tracking ability and reduces record wear. The 1012GX represents outstanding value for money and has become one of Goldring's most popular cartridges.

Notes: The Black3 uses a three piece OTL cantilever that has a Grado specific diamond mounted on a brass bushing.

What's the difference between Black2 and Green2?
Approximately 15% of the Black3 production run meet higher specifications. These are hand selected from the batch and designated as Green3.

Grado's OTL, or optimized transmission line, technology provides an ideal transfer of signal from the surface of the LP to the generator of the system. This technology rejects unwanted resonances and lowers distortion preserving the fundamental and harmonic frequencies of the music. This also helps keep noise generated by the motor system in the cartridge to a minimum.

Grado's OTL stylus/cantilever design makes records sound quieter, improves the height, width, and depth of the soundstage, and present more detail than previously obtainable.

The Black3 is hand assembled by Grado's team in Brooklyn, with some builders having over 25 years of experience. This updated series of cartridges offers excellent tonal balance, dynamics, and realism, for a most rewarding reproduction of vocals and instruments. The coil winding techniques using ultra high purity copper wire, which were honed during the development of the Lineage Series, have let the electrical circuits achieve unison between the four coils in each phono cartridge. This allows for a precise balance between channels and accurate stereo imaging.

As in all Grado phono cartridges the Black3 is powered by a twin magnet system that optimizes the balance between stereo channels. All internal magnetic circuit parts are held to extremely high tolerances creating the desired stereo imaging. Grado's patented Flux-Bridger design allows the Black2 to have one of the lowest effective moving mass generating systems while creating an excellent balance throughout the full frequency range.

Notes: The Green3 uses a three piece OTL cantilever that has a Grado specific diamond mounted on a brass bushing.

What's the difference between Black3 and Green3?
Approximately 15% of the Black3 production run meet higher specifications. These are hand selected from the batch and designated as Green3.

Grado's OTL, or optimized transmission line, technology provides an ideal transfer of signal from the surface of the LP to the generator of the system. This technology rejects unwanted resonances and lowers distortion preserving the fundamental and harmonic frequencies of the music. This also helps keep noise generated by the motor system in the cartridge to a minimum.

Grado's OTL stylus/cantilever design makes records sound quieter, improves the height, width, and depth of the soundstage, and present more detail than previously obtainable.

The Green3 is hand assembled by Grado's team in Brooklyn, with some builders having over 25 years of experience. This updated series of cartridges offers excellent tonal balance, dynamics, and realism, for a most rewarding reproduction of vocals and instruments. The coil winding techniques using ultra high purity copper wire, which were honed during the development of the Lineage Series, have let the electrical circuits achieve unison between the four coils in each phono cartridge. This allows for a precise balance between channels and accurate stereo imaging.

As in all Grado phono cartridges the Green3 is powered by a twin magnet system that optimizes the balance between stereo channels. All internal magnetic circuit parts are held to extremely high tolerances creating the desired stereo imaging. Grado's patented Flux-Bridger design allows the Green2 to have one of the lowest effective moving mass generating systems while creating an excellent balance throughout the full frequency range.

Notes: Excellent value upgrade to standard hi-fi turntable styluses. Designed for smooth sound with a balanced tonal presentation. Hand built in Brooklyn by experienced audiophile specialists.

Supplier notes:
The Silver3 uses a four piece OTL cantilever with a Grado specific elliptical diamond stylus mounted on a brass bushing. A machined turned generator is used to achieve a lower distortion and greater transparency.

What's the difference between Gold3 and Silver3?
Approximately 5% of the Silver2 production runs meet higher test specifications. The cartridges that exhibit these specs are hand-selected to become a Gold2.
Grado's OTL, or optimized transmission line, technology provides an ideal transfer of signal from the surface of the LP to the generator of the system.

This technology rejects unwanted resonances and lowers distortion preserving the fundamental and harmonic frequencies of the music. This also helps keep noise generated by the motor system in the cartridge to a minimum.

Grado's OTL stylus/cantilever design makes records sound quieter, improves the height, width, and depth of the soundstage, and present more detail than previously obtainable.

The Silver3 are all hand assembled by our team in Brooklyn, with some builders having over 25 years of experience. With the recent development of the highly received Lineage Series of cartridges, we were able to have a trickle down of technology and bring some new techniques to the Silver3.

This updated series of cartridges offers excellent tonal balance, dynamics, and realism, for a most rewarding reproduction of vocals and instruments. Our coil winding techniques, using ultra high purity copper wire which were honed during the development of the Lineage Series, have let the electrical circuits achieve unison between the four coils in each phono cartridge. This allows for a precise balance between channels and accurate stereo imaging.

As in all Grado phono cartridges the Silver2 is powered by a twin magnet system that optimizes the balance between stereo channels. All internal magnetic circuit parts are held to extremely high tolerances creating the desired stereo imaging. Grado's patented Flux-Bridger design allows the Silver2 to have one of the lowest effective moving mass generating systems while creating an excellent balance throughout the full frequency range.

The development of the Epoch in the Lineage Series gave us an in-depth experience with using an outer housing as a damping device. This led to the creation of a process which de-stresses the chassis and dissipates unwanted energy & resonant frequencies, allowing the desired signal to travel freely.

Notes: The Sumiko Pearl is a truly unique and precious find within the sea of entry-level phono cartridges. With decades of accolades to its name, the Pearl's smooth, natural sound reproduction breathes life into any recording with poise and transparency. Its diminutive price also belies its colossal ability to pull a complete sonic picture from each record it touches.

Rounding off the budget series with style and aplomb, the Pearl is an affordable audiophile marvel that's sure to delight.

Frequency Response:: 12Hz - 30kHz
Output Voltage: 4.0mV
Load Impedance: 47kO
Channel Seperation: 3dB @ 1kHz
Channel Balance: <0.5dB@ 1kHz
Stylus Type: Elliptical
Compliance: 12x10-6 cm/dyn
Tracking Force Range: 1.5 - 2.0g
Recommended Force: 2.0g
Cartridge Weight: 6.0g

Notes: The Oyster Series' premium Moving Magnet cartridge range features four models with a matching aesthetic, all named after a different type of Oyster.

The Rainier is a venerable cartridge which expands on the company's legacy for smooth, natural sound reproduction in its affordable cartridge models. After years of development, the Rainier features an integrated body and generator system that significantly reduces internal resonances. Finished with an expertly shaped elliptical stylus, the Rainier is capable of extracting even the more nuanced musical details.

The Rainier utilises the same cartridge body as the Olympia and Moonstone, allowing for easy stylus upgrades as your listening system progresses.

Frequency Response:: 15Hz - 25kHz
Output Voltage:: 5.0mV
Internal Impedance: 1.130O
Load Impedance: 47kO
Channel Seperation: 25dB @ 1kHz
Channel Balance: 1.5dB@ 1kHz
Stylus Type: Elliptical
Compliance: 10x10-6 cm/dyn
Tracking Force Range: 1.8g - 2.2g
Recommended Force: 2.0g
Cartridge Weight: 6.5g

Notes: AT-VM95E VM95 series Elliptical stereo cartridge - Aluminium cantilever, 4.0mV output voltage, Compatible body with all VM95 Series stylus assemblies and Replacement for AT95E and AT95EX

VM95 series Elliptical stereo cartridge
The AT-VM95E, the new Audio-Technica entry model Elliptical cartridge will replace the legendary AT95E and take advantage of the developments of the AT95EX introduced in 2015. The AT-VM95E features an improved and distinctive design resulting in a more rigid low resonance housing, and two threaded inserts in the cartridge body enabling it to be mounted to the headshell or on an integral tonearm with just two screws, no nuts.

Aluminium cantilever
4.0mV output voltage
Compatible body with all VM95 Series stylus assemblies
Replacement for AT95E and AT95EX
20 to 22,000Hz frequency response
VM95 Series - Styli compatibility
Every cartridge diamond stylus becomes worn after a period of play.

Around 500 hours for a conical stylus, 300 hours for an Elliptical stylus, 1000 hours for a Microlinear stylus, and 800 hours for a Shibata stylus.

Our VM95 Series dual moving magnet cartridges can be used almost forever by replacing the interchangeable stylus. It is no longer necessary to purchase a complete cartridge when your diamond is worn out, you can simply buy the matching replacement stylus, but also enjoy the experience of upgrading your cartridge with a different stylus.

The six models of VM95 Series cartridges all use the same electromagnetic engine-body, therefore each of the six replacement styli are perfectly compatible.

AT-VMN95C

AT-VMN95E

AT-VMN95EN

AT-VMN95ML

AT-VMN95SH

AT-VMN95SP

AT-VM9E Series compatibility with the AT-XP Series DJ Cartridges
The electromagnetic engine-body of XP-Series, is fully compatible with all replacement styli of VM95 Series and will deliver more output voltage than VM95 Series cartridge. So providing improved compatibility with phono inputs of Professional DJ Mixers.
VM95 Series electromagnetic engine-body is also compatible with the three replacement styli of the DJ cartridge AT-XP Series, nevertheless, the electromagnetic engine-body of XP-Series, will deliver more output voltage than VM95 Series cartridge in order to provide better compatibility with phono inputs of Professional DJ Mixers.
Note that typical tracking force when using XP Series styli is three grams as opposed to two grams for VM95 Series styli.
The suspension design and compliance of XP-Series styli have been optimized for intensive DJ’ing, including possible manual cueing and back-cueing.
The VM95 Series suspension design and compliances of VM95 Series have been designed for optimum audiophile reproduction.
ATN-XP7

ATN-XP5

ATN-XP3

Elliptical Bonded Stylus
Elliptical diamond stylus follows the groove modulation with greater precision compared to a conical stylus, offering improved frequency and phase responses whilst reducing distortion.

No use of nuts
VM95 Series cartridges features two M2.6 threaded inserts allowing the installation of the cartridge onto tonearm or removable headshell without the use of nuts.Each cartridge is provided with one pair of 8mm M2.6 screws, one pair of 11mm M2.6 screws and two plastic washers.

Cartridge & Stylus
Frequency Response 20 - 22,000 Hz
Channel Separation 20 dB (1 kHz)
Vertical Tracking Angle 23°
Vertical Tracking Force 1.8 to 2.2g (2.0g standard)
Stylus Construction Bonded Round Shank

Notes: AT-VM95E/H VM95 series Elliptical stereo cartridge on AT-HS6 Headshell - AT-VM95E mounted on AT-HS6BK headshell, The total set weight is 15.5g and Assembled and tested in the Audio-Technica Factory in Fukui-Japan

VM95 series Elliptical stereo cartridge on AT-HS6 Headshell
AT-VM95E mounted on AT-HS6BK headshell
The total set weight is 15.5g
Assembled and tested in the Audio-Technica Factory in Fukui-Japan
VM95 Series - Styli compatibility
Every cartridge diamond stylus becomes worn after a period of play.

Around 500 hours for a conical stylus, 300 hours for an Elliptical stylus, 1000 hours for a Microlinear stylus, and 800 hours for a Shibata stylus.

Our VM95 Series dual moving magnet cartridges can be used almost forever by replacing the interchangeable stylus. It is no longer necessary to purchase a complete cartridge when your diamond is worn out, you can simply buy the matching replacement stylus, but also enjoy the experience of upgrading your cartridge with a different stylus.

The six models of VM95 Series cartridges all use the same electromagnetic engine-body, therefore each of the six replacement styli are perfectly compatible.

AT-VMN95C

AT-VMN95E

AT-VMN95EN

AT-VMN95ML

AT-VMN95SH

AT-VMN95SP

Elliptical Bonded Stylus
Elliptical diamond stylus follows the groove modulation with greater precision compared to a conical stylus, offering improved frequency and phase responses whilst reducing distortion.

Preassembled With AT-HS6BK Headshell
The AT-VM95E cartridge is fitted onto the 9g aluminiumdie cast body headshell

Cartridge & Stylus
Frequency Response 20 - 22,000 Hz
Channel Separation 20 dB (1 kHz)
Vertical Tracking Angle 23°
Vertical Tracking Force 1.8 to 2.2g (2.0g standard)
Stylus Construction Bonded Round Shank

Notes: The MP 200 is a unique cartridge. It manages to provide an amazingly rich and warm mid range for jazz and vocals while still providing the detail and dynamics across the spectrum. It's not just another "warm sounding" cartridge.

Specifications

Type: Moving magnet (Permalloy)
Cantilever: High-strength Boron
Stylus type: Superfine elliptical diamond
Weight: 6.5 g
Output voltage @ 1kHz,5cm/sec: 4mV
Frequency response: 20Hz-23kHz
Channel balance @ 1kHz: > 1.5dB
Channel separation @ 1kHz: > 25dB
Recommended loading: 47k ohms
Dynamic compliance: 7.2 x 10-6 cm/dyne
Static compliance: 20 x 10-6 cm/dyne
Tracking force range: 1.5 - 2.0 g
Break-in period: 30 hours
Stylus replacement: Nagaoka JN-P200

Notes: Plug-in type cartridge

Output voltage: 3mV (5cm/SEC)

Frequency response: 20Hz to 20KHz

Channel separation: 20 dB (1KHz)

Channel balance: 2dB or less

Load resistance: 47KO

Load capacity: 100pF

Cantilever: Aluminum alloy

Needle tip: 0.6mil cone, joining diamond

Notes: P-mount Dual Moving Magnet cartridge with conical bonded stylus

AT81CP P-mount Dual Moving Magnet cartridge with conical bonded stylus. 0.6 mil conical stylus, Bonded round shank diamond and Carbon Fibre Reinforced ABS cantilever

The AT81CP allows owners of Technics, Hitachi, Pioneer and similar linear tracking turntables with T4P plug-in connectors to enjoy the high-fidelity sound that only Audio-Technica can offer.

Designed specifically for the linear format, the AT81CP features Audio-Technica's unique dual moving magnet construction. The dual magnet system is combined with the para-toroidal coil construction to assure an excellent sonic clarity and wide channel separation.

Specifications

Cartridge & Stylus

Frequency Response: 20 - 20,000 Hz
Channel Separation: 18 dB at 1kHz
Vertical Tracking Angle: 20 degrees
Stylus Construction: Bonded Round Shank
Recommended Load Impedance: 47,000 ohms
Coil Inductance: 400mH (1 kHz)
Output Voltage: 3.5 mV (mV at 1 kHz, 5 cm/sec)
Output Channel Balance: 2.5 dB
Stylus Shape: Conical
Cantilever : Carbon Fibre Reinforced ABS
Mounting: P-mount
Dimensions: H10.0×W15.3×D35.1 mm
Recommended Load Capacitance: 100-200 pF
Replacement Stylus: ATN81CP
Stylus Size: 0.6 mil
Type: Dual Magnet
Weight: 6.0g

Notes: There are many analogue lovers with record collections that include mono albums. Grado strive to have products that will fit all the needs of the analogue enthusiast. So now, Grado offers two new cartridge models in a mono version. The MC+ and the ME+ are mounted with an elliciptical diamond. The ME+ uses one of GRADO's upgraded generating systems. All wooden body cartridges are available in mono version. This will make your records quieter and enhance the musical pleasure of these recordings.

Frequency Response: 10-55,000 Hz
Principal: MI
Input Load: 47K
Output at 1KHz 5CM/sec.: 5mV
Recommended Tracking Force: 1.5
Stylus Type: E
Inductance: 45mH
Resistance: 475
Stylus Replacement: U
Mounting: S/P
Weight: 5.5

Notes: The Prestige Series of 78-RPM cartridges are designed for high output and excellent stability under even severe use. Each cartridge can be used for either archival or casual play without concern for undue wear on the record. All Grado 78 cartridges have a considerable reduction in tip mass resulting in extended frequency response while tracking forces can range from 2-5 grams. The experts acclaim these cartridges as virtually the finest 78-rpm cartridges in the world.

Frequency Response: 10-55,000 Hz
Principal: MI
Input Load: 47K
Output at 1KHz 5CM/sec.: 5mV
Recommended Tracking Force: 2.5
Stylus Type: C
Inductance: 45mH
Resistance: 475
Stylus Replacement: U
Mounting: S/P
Weight: 5.5