{"title":"Ortofon","description":"\u003cp\u003eFounded in Denmark in 1918, Ortofon has spent more than a century developing precision sound-reproduction technology. Its current phono range spans approachable moving-magnet cartridges, refined moving-coil designs, and factory replacement styli that make long-term ownership practical. Pearl Audio can help match an Ortofon cartridge to your tonearm, phono stage, record collection, and setup goals, then install and align it for correct tracking. Explore our Ortofon selection below, or contact us for compatibility and replacement-stylus guidance.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"ortofon-2m-blue-moving-magnet-cartridge","title":"Ortofon 2M Blue Moving Magnet Phono Cartridge","description":"\u003carticle class=\"pearl-product-copy\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eOrtofon 2M Blue Moving Magnet Phono Cartridge\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"pearl-lead\"\u003eThe 2M Blue keeps the accessible electrical requirements of the 2M Red while advancing to a Nude Elliptical diamond. With less moving mass at the stylus tip, it is built to retrieve finer groove information with greater precision.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003csection\u003e\u003ch3\u003ePearl Audio’s Take\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2M Blue is often the sweet spot for a turntable that deserves a meaningful cartridge upgrade without requiring a moving-coil phono stage. It combines excellent serviceability with the revealing character of a nude-mounted diamond and remains easy to match electrically.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection\u003e\u003ch3\u003eNude Elliptical diamond\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause the diamond itself is mounted directly to the cantilever, the stylus assembly carries less excess mass than a bonded design. Ortofon specifies 80 µm tracking ability and 25 dB channel separation at 1 kHz.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFamiliar moving-magnet requirements\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 5.5 mV output, 47 kΩ recommended load, and 150–300 pF capacitive range suit a broad selection of moving-magnet phono inputs.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection\u003e\u003ch3\u003eReplaceable and upgrade-friendly\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA worn stylus can be replaced without removing and realigning the cartridge body. The Blue stylus is also the intended performance upgrade for an installed 2M Red body.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSystem Matching and Setup\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse with a standard half-inch-mount tonearm and a moving-magnet phono input. Check tonearm height and body clearance before purchase; low-profile 2MR and other mounting variants are separate models.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection\u003e\u003ch3\u003eKey Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdl\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eCartridge principle\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003eMoving magnet\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eStylus\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003eNude Elliptical\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eCantilever\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003eAluminum\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eOutput at 1 kHz\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003e5.5 mV\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eChannel separation at 1 kHz\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003e25 dB\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eCompliance\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003e20 µm\/mN\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eTracking ability at 315 Hz\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003e80 µm\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eRecommended tracking force\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003e1.8 g\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eTracking-force range\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003e1.6–2.0 g\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eRecommended load\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003e47 kΩ \/ 150–300 pF\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eCartridge weight\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003e7.2 g\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003c\/dl\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection\u003e\u003ch3\u003eTalk with Pearl Audio\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eContact Pearl Audio for cartridge matching, installation guidance, or help confirming the correct replacement stylus for your turntable. We can review your tonearm and phono-stage details before you make a decision.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003c\/article\u003e","brand":"Ortofon","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43189021016162,"sku":"0560011","price":219.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2475\/2780\/files\/pearl-ortofon-2m-blue-01-9f3d4a9b0739.jpg?v=1786907640"},{"product_id":"ortofon-2m-red-moving-magnet-cartridge","title":"Ortofon 2M Red Moving Magnet Phono Cartridge","description":"\u003carticle class=\"pearl-product-copy\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eOrtofon 2M Red Moving Magnet Phono Cartridge\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"pearl-lead\"\u003eThe 2M Red is Ortofon's accessible entry to the 2M moving-magnet family, combining a tipped elliptical diamond, an aluminum cantilever, and a healthy 5.5 mV output in a body designed for straightforward alignment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003csection\u003e\u003ch3\u003ePearl Audio’s Take\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a system that needs a dependable, serviceable cartridge without making phono-stage matching complicated, the 2M Red is an unusually sensible starting point. Its replaceable stylus also creates a direct upgrade path to the Nude Elliptical 2M Blue stylus without replacing the cartridge body.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection\u003e\u003ch3\u003eElliptical tracing\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe tipped elliptical diamond reaches more deeply into the groove than a basic spherical profile while remaining forgiving enough for everyday record collections. Ortofon specifies 70 µm tracking ability and a recommended tracking force of 1.8 grams.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection\u003e\u003ch3\u003eEasy phono-stage matching\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA 5.5 mV output and standard 47 kΩ load make the 2M Red a natural match for the moving-magnet input found on many integrated amplifiers and phono preamplifiers. Recommended capacitive loading is 150–300 pF.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection\u003e\u003ch3\u003eA practical upgrade path\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Red and Blue models share the same generator family. When the time comes for a new stylus, moving to a 2M Blue stylus adds a Nude Elliptical diamond while retaining the installed cartridge body.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSystem Matching and Setup\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the standard half-inch-mount 2M body. 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We can review your tonearm and phono-stage details before you make a decision.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003c\/article\u003e","brand":"Ortofon","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43218624872546,"sku":"0560001","price":109.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2475\/2780\/files\/pearl-ortofon-2m-red-01-ca1b6b38349b.jpg?v=1786907635"},{"product_id":"ortofon-2m-bronze-moving-magnet-cartridge","title":"Ortofon 2M Bronze Moving Magnet Phono Cartridge","description":"\u003carticle class=\"pearl-product-copy\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eOrtofon 2M Bronze Moving Magnet Phono Cartridge\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"pearl-lead\"\u003eThe 2M Bronze moves into Ortofon's more advanced 2M generator platform, pairing silver-plated oxygen-free-copper coils with a Nude Fine Line diamond engineered to trace fine groove modulation over a broad contact area.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003csection\u003e\u003ch3\u003ePearl Audio’s Take\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Bronze is the model to consider when you want substantially greater groove contact and detail retrieval while retaining the convenience and output of a moving-magnet design. It is revealing enough to reward careful alignment, so installation quality matters.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection\u003e\u003ch3\u003eNude Fine Line profile\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe narrow Fine Line profile follows short-wavelength groove information while its longer vertical contact area distributes pressure over more of the groove wall. Correct overhang, zenith, azimuth, and tracking force are important to realizing that advantage.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection\u003e\u003ch3\u003eUpgraded generator\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSilver-plated OFC windings and split-pole-pin construction support a 5 mV output and a frequency response intended to behave more like a moving-coil cartridge while retaining moving-magnet practicality.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBronze-to-Black flexibility\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Bronze and Black share their generator family. A 2M Black replacement stylus can therefore provide a future path to the Shibata profile without replacing the body.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSystem Matching and Setup\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse with a 47 kΩ moving-magnet input and total capacitive loading in Ortofon's 150–300 pF range. Its Fine Line stylus deserves precise setup and a tonearm with suitable adjustment capability.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection\u003e\u003ch3\u003eKey Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdl\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eCartridge principle\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003eMoving magnet\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eStylus\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003eNude Fine Line\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eCantilever\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003eAluminum\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eOutput at 1 kHz\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003e5.0 mV\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eChannel separation at 1 kHz\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003e26 dB\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eCompliance\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003e22 µm\/mN\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eTracking ability at 315 Hz\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003e80 µm\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eRecommended tracking force\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003e1.5 g\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eTracking-force range\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003e1.4–1.7 g\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eRecommended load\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003e47 kΩ \/ 150–300 pF\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eCartridge weight\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003e7.2 g\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003c\/dl\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection\u003e\u003ch3\u003eTalk with Pearl Audio\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eContact Pearl Audio for cartridge matching, installation guidance, or help confirming the correct replacement stylus for your turntable. We can review your tonearm and phono-stage details before you make a decision.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003c\/article\u003e","brand":"Ortofon","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43218624905314,"sku":"0560021","price":459.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2475\/2780\/files\/pearl-ortofon-2m-bronze-01-ccbf35a94cac.jpg?v=1786907646"},{"product_id":"ortofon-2m-black-moving-magnet-cartridge","title":"Ortofon 2M Black Moving Magnet Phono Cartridge","description":"\u003carticle class=\"pearl-product-copy\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eOrtofon 2M Black Moving Magnet Phono Cartridge\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"pearl-lead\"\u003eThe 2M Black is the flagship of Ortofon's standard 2M range. Its Nude Shibata diamond presents a wide groove-contact surface designed to recover high-frequency information with exceptional precision while maintaining a practical 5 mV moving-magnet output.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003csection\u003e\u003ch3\u003ePearl Audio’s Take\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChoose the 2M Black when the rest of the analog front end can reward a highly resolving stylus and when you are prepared to give alignment the attention it deserves. It offers much of the setup sophistication associated with ambitious cartridges without requiring moving-coil gain.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection\u003e\u003ch3\u003eNude Shibata diamond\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Shibata profile uses a long, narrow contact patch to follow fine groove modulation. That geometry can reveal more recorded information, but it also makes careful alignment and clean records especially important.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAdvanced moving-magnet generator\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSplit pole pins and silver-plated OFC windings deliver a 5 mV output, 26 dB channel separation, and a standard 47 kΩ interface for high-quality moving-magnet phono stages.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection\u003e\u003ch3\u003eServiceable flagship performance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe stylus assembly remains user-replaceable. Because Bronze and Black share a generator family, an existing 2M Bronze body can accept the Black stylus.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSystem Matching and Setup\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePair with a high-quality moving-magnet input and 150–300 pF total capacitance. We recommend professional installation or an equally careful alignment process to set overhang, zenith, azimuth, and 1.5-gram tracking force.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection\u003e\u003ch3\u003eKey Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdl\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eCartridge principle\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003eMoving magnet\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eStylus\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003eNude Shibata\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eCantilever\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003eAluminum\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eOutput at 1 kHz\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003e5.0 mV\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eChannel separation at 1 kHz\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003e26 dB\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eCompliance\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003e22 µm\/mN\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eTracking ability at 315 Hz\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003e80 µm\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eRecommended tracking force\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003e1.5 g\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eTracking-force range\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003e1.4–1.7 g\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eRecommended load\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003e47 kΩ \/ 150–300 pF\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eCartridge weight\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003e7.2 g\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003c\/dl\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection\u003e\u003ch3\u003eTalk with Pearl Audio\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eContact Pearl Audio for cartridge matching, installation guidance, or help confirming the correct replacement stylus for your turntable. 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Its combination of broad groove contact and moderate 12 µm\/mN compliance is designed for serious analog systems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003csection\u003e\u003ch3\u003ePearl Audio’s Take\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Cadenza Red is an attractive entrance to a reference-level moving-coil family: technically ambitious, rebuildable through Ortofon's service program, and still comparatively straightforward to load. It should be selected as part of a complete arm and phono-stage match.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFine Line contact\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Nude Fine Line stylus uses a narrow tracing radius and long vertical contact area to follow fine groove information while distributing force along more of the groove wall.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSilver-coil moving-coil generator\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHigh-purity silver wire and a 5-ohm internal impedance produce a specified 450 µV output. A compatible low-output moving-coil phono input or step-up solution is required.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection\u003e\u003ch3\u003eControlled mechanical behavior\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrtofon specifies 80 µm tracking ability at the recommended 2.5-gram tracking force, supporting secure groove contact when the cartridge is correctly installed.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSystem Matching and Setup\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMatch the 10.7-gram cartridge and 12 µm\/mN compliance to an appropriate tonearm. Ortofon recommends a 50–500 Ω load; gain, noise performance, and cable capacitance should be evaluated as a complete phono system.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection\u003e\u003ch3\u003eKey Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdl\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eCartridge principle\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003eLow-output moving coil\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eStylus\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003eNude Fine Line\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eCantilever\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003eAluminum\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eOutput at 1 kHz\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003e450 µV\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eChannel separation at 1 kHz\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003e\u0026gt;23 dB\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eCompliance\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003e12 µm\/mN\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eTracking ability at 315 Hz\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003e80 µm\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eRecommended tracking force\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003e2.5 g\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eTracking-force range\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003e2.2–2.7 g\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eInternal impedance\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003e5 Ω\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eRecommended load\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003e50–500 Ω\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eCartridge weight\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003e10.7 g\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003c\/dl\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection\u003e\u003ch3\u003eTalk with Pearl Audio\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eContact Pearl Audio for cartridge matching, installation guidance, or help confirming the correct replacement stylus for your turntable. 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Its 500 µV output is the highest in the Cadenza range, giving a suitable moving-coil phono stage a little more signal to work with.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003csection\u003e\u003ch3\u003ePearl Audio’s Take\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Blue is the Cadenza to consider when you want the speed and rigidity of a ruby cantilever together with a sophisticated line-contact diamond. It deserves a revealing tonearm and a quiet, flexible moving-coil input.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection\u003e\u003ch3\u003eRuby cantilever\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRuby's rigidity allows the cantilever to transmit stylus motion with minimal unwanted flex. The Nude FG 70 profile is shaped to maintain detailed contact with the groove.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection\u003e\u003ch3\u003eUseful output for a low-output MC\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA specified 500 µV output, 5-ohm internal impedance, and 50–200 Ω recommended load provide clear parameters for selecting phono gain and loading.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection\u003e\u003ch3\u003ePrecision tracking\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrtofon specifies 80 µm tracking ability at 315 Hz and a 2.5-gram recommended tracking force. Exact alignment remains essential to protect records and realize the stylus profile's potential.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSystem Matching and Setup\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 10.7-gram body and 12 µm\/mN compliance should be evaluated against tonearm effective mass. Use a quiet low-output moving-coil phono stage with adjustable loading in Ortofon's 50–200 Ω range.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection\u003e\u003ch3\u003eKey Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdl\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eCartridge principle\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003eLow-output moving coil\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eStylus\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003eNude FG 70\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eCantilever\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003eRuby\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eOutput at 1 kHz\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003e500 µV\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eChannel separation at 1 kHz\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003e\u0026gt;23 dB\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eCompliance\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003e12 µm\/mN\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eTracking ability at 315 Hz\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003e80 µm\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eRecommended tracking force\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003e2.5 g\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eTracking-force range\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003e2.2–2.7 g\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eInternal impedance\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003e5 Ω\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eRecommended load\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003e50–200 Ω\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eCartridge weight\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003e10.7 g\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003c\/dl\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection\u003e\u003ch3\u003eTalk with Pearl Audio\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eContact Pearl Audio for cartridge matching, installation guidance, or help confirming the correct replacement stylus for your turntable. 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An Aucurum gold-plated copper coil and conical aluminum cantilever complete its moving system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003csection\u003e\u003ch3\u003ePearl Audio’s Take\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Bronze makes sense for an analog system built around precision and tonal completeness rather than convenience. The Replicant 100 profile is exceptionally demanding of setup; careful installation is part of the purchase, not an optional finishing step.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection\u003e\u003ch3\u003eReplicant 100 geometry\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe stylus uses a very long vertical contact surface and narrow tracing radius to approach the shape of a record-cutting stylus. This can recover subtle groove information when alignment is exact.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAucurum coil system\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrtofon's gold-plated 6NX copper winding contributes to a specified 400 µV output and 5-ohm internal impedance.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection\u003e\u003ch3\u003ePurposeful mechanical design\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe conical aluminum cantilever and 12 µm\/mN compliance are engineered for controlled movement at a recommended 2.5-gram tracking force.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSystem Matching and Setup\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProfessional installation is strongly recommended. 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Its boron cantilever and Shibata profile are capable of exposing both the quality of a record and the accuracy of the installation, so tonearm and phono-stage matching should be deliberate.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection\u003e\u003ch3\u003eShibata on boron\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe long-contact Nude Shibata diamond is mounted to a low-mass, highly rigid boron cantilever. The combination is designed to follow short-wavelength groove information with precision.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAucurum moving-coil engine\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGold-plated 6NX copper wire, 5-ohm internal impedance, and a specified 330 µV output place a premium on a low-noise phono stage or correctly selected step-up transformer.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHigher compliance and tracking ability\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt 16 µm\/mN and a recommended 2.3-gram tracking force, the Black differs mechanically from the other Cadenza models. Ortofon specifies 90 µm tracking ability.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSystem Matching and Setup\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMatch the 10.7-gram body and 16 µm\/mN compliance to the tonearm, then select gain and loading for a 330 µV source. Ortofon recommends a load above 10 Ω; system-level evaluation is preferable to choosing a value in isolation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection\u003e\u003ch3\u003eKey Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdl\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eCartridge principle\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003eLow-output moving coil\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eStylus\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003eNude Shibata\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eCantilever\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003eBoron\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eOutput at 1 kHz\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003e330 µV\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eChannel separation at 1 kHz\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003e\u0026gt;27 dB\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eCompliance\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003e16 µm\/mN\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eTracking ability at 315 Hz\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003e90 µm\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eRecommended tracking force\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003e2.3 g\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eTracking-force range\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003e2.0–2.5 g\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eInternal impedance\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003e5 Ω\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eRecommended load\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003e\u0026gt;10 Ω\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eCartridge weight\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003e10.7 g\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003c\/dl\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection\u003e\u003ch3\u003eTalk with Pearl Audio\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eContact Pearl Audio for cartridge matching, installation guidance, or help confirming the correct replacement stylus for your turntable. 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Its elliptical stylus, 0.5 mV output, and square-sided body are intended to make the move to a low-output moving-coil cartridge approachable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003csection\u003e\u003ch3\u003ePearl Audio’s Take\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Quintet Red is a useful first moving-coil cartridge for a turntable and phono stage ready to support it. Its specifications are friendly enough to match broadly, while the replace-through-service nature of a moving coil should be understood before purchase.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection\u003e\u003ch3\u003eElliptical stylus\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe elliptical profile improves groove contact over a spherical tip while keeping setup requirements manageable. 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It retains the series' useful 0.5 mV output and alignment-friendly body.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003csection\u003e\u003ch3\u003ePearl Audio’s Take\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor many systems, the Blue is the point where the Quintet line becomes a long-term cartridge rather than an introduction to moving coil. The nude diamond is a meaningful mechanical upgrade while phono-stage requirements remain practical.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection\u003e\u003ch3\u003eNude Elliptical stylus\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDirectly mounting the diamond to the cantilever reduces unnecessary moving mass. Ortofon specifies 70 µm tracking ability and a recommended tracking force of 2.3 grams.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSilver coil wire\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFour-nines-pure silver winding is used in the moving-coil generator, which provides a 0.5 mV output from a 7-ohm internal impedance.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection\u003e\u003ch3\u003eClear setup references\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Quintet body's straight edges make overhang and zenith easier to judge during installation, helping the stylus work as intended.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSystem Matching and Setup\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse with a low-noise moving-coil input capable of appropriate gain for 0.5 mV and loading above 20 Ω. Confirm that the 9-gram body and 15 µm\/mN compliance are suitable for the tonearm.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection\u003e\u003ch3\u003eKey Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdl\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eCartridge principle\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003eLow-output moving coil\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eStylus\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003eNude Elliptical\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eCantilever\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003eAluminum\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eOutput at 1 kHz\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003e0.5 mV\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eChannel separation at 1 kHz\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003e\u0026gt;21 dB\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eCompliance\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003e15 µm\/mN\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eTracking ability at 315 Hz\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003e70 µm\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eRecommended tracking force\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003e2.3 g\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eTracking-force range\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003e2.1–2.5 g\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eInternal impedance\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003e7 Ω\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eRecommended load\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003e\u0026gt;20 Ω\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eCartridge weight\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003e9 g\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003c\/dl\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection\u003e\u003ch3\u003eTalk with Pearl Audio\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eContact Pearl Audio for cartridge matching, installation guidance, or help confirming the correct replacement stylus for your turntable. 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It is light, serviceable, compatible with a broad OM stylus family, and easy to match to a standard moving-magnet phono input.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAdaptable cartridge mass\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith its removable weight plate installed, the OM 5E weighs 5 grams. Removing the plate reduces weight to 2.5 grams for tonearms that benefit from an especially light cartridge.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection\u003e\u003ch3\u003eElliptical stylus\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe replaceable Stylus 5E uses an elliptical profile and tracks at a recommended 1.8 grams. A future stylus change can service or upgrade the cartridge without replacing its body.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBroad mounting practicality\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe OM body supports common top- and bottom-mount arrangements, while the generator is designed for a standard 47 kΩ moving-magnet input.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSystem Matching and Setup\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConfirm mounting method and counterweight range. Use the weight plate when needed to bring the cartridge into the tonearm's balancing range, and remove it only when the arm is designed for lower cartridge mass.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection\u003e\u003ch3\u003eKey Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdl\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eCartridge principle\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003eMoving magnet\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eStylus\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003eElliptical\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eOutput at 1 kHz\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003e4.0 mV\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eChannel separation at 1 kHz\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003e22 dB\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eCompliance\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003e20 µm\/mN\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eTracking ability at 315 Hz\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003e60 µm\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eRecommended tracking force\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003e1.8 g\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eRecommended load\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003e47 kΩ \/ 200–500 pF\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eCartridge weight\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003e5 g with plate \/ 2.5 g without\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003c\/dl\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection\u003e\u003ch3\u003eTalk with Pearl Audio\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eContact Pearl Audio for cartridge matching, installation guidance, or help confirming the correct replacement stylus for your turntable. 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