Ortofon logo

The name Ortofon derives from the Greek words "orto" (meaning "correct") and "fon" (meaning "sound"). In the years 1945-46 Ortofon started producing cutting heads for the mastering of new LP records. This led to the development and introduction of the first Moving Coil pick up in the world in 1948. Today Ortofon is the leading cartridge manufacturer and supplier of cartridges. This is a result of significant design experience and great technological know-how. Because of this the Ortofon brand is the most widely recognized among consumers and industry professionals.




Professional Phono Cartridge Installation

When you purchase an Ortofon phono cartridge from The Stereo Shop, you will not only get a great sounding phono cartridge; but most importantly; you will get our expert advice and professional installation and calibration from our vast knowledge of over 50 years! All of our customers have come to rely on The Stereo Shop knowing that their turntable and cartridge will be professionally installed and calibrated for the optimum performance by utilizing industry standard test records. With the proper set-up and calibration of your Ortofon cartridge, you will receive the utmost in the musical performance with the longest life of your precious vinyl treasures!




The Ortofon 2M series consisting of
2M Red, Blue, Bronze, and Black



Ortofon 2M Red
ortofon 2m red

The Ortofon 2M Red raises the bar for performance; it is a sophisticated and musical cartridge - for the price of a nice dinner for two. Ortofon's philosophy is to play the record as accurate as possible, without coloring the sound. They have optimized the design of the 2M Red for ease of mounting, weight and size to fit the most common turntables at the market today. The 2M Red features a tipped elliptical diamond which is polished to the highest standards in the industry. You won't find a cartridge in the range that pulls more detail from the groove. Sonically, the 2M Red is transparent, convincing, and accurate.


Specifications for Ortofon 2M Red
Stylus Elliptical
Freq range 20Hz-22kHz
Channel balance 1.5db (1kHz)
Channel separation 22db (1kHz)
Output voltage 5.5mV at 1000 Hz, 5cm/sec.
Tracking Force 1.6-2.0 Grams
  $99.00





Ortofon 2M Blue
ortofon 2m blue

The Ortofon 2M Blue Phono cartridge is designed and developed for high performance reproduction of your favorite records. The 2M Blue offers a midband frequency response that's rich and with presence, especially on vocals, and allow you to hear the hidden details in your favorite records. Its sound is silky with a weightier overall sound and substantial bass that's deep and well defined. It transcribes nuance, texture and room ambience like cartridges that cost twice as much. Ortofon's 2M Blue phono cartridge catapults moving magnet performance into the modern era, it delivers the high resolution audiophiles expect from cartridges at any price, and does so with remarkable affordability. If you're in the market for insightful state-of-the-art performance and moving magnet phono cartridge on a budget, the 2M Blue is highly recommended.


Specifications for Ortofon 2M Blue
Stylus Nude Elliptical
Freq range 20Hz-25kHz
Channel balance 1.5db (1kHz)
Channel separation 25db (1kHz)
Output voltage 5.5mV at 1000 Hz, 5cm/sec.
Tracking Force 1.6-2.0 Grams
  $225.00



Ortofon 2M Bronze
ortofon 2m bronze

The cartridge body used for the Ortofon 2M Bronze is manufactured from a newly-developed Lexan DMX Piano Black, a revolutionary material which ensures high rigidity while eliminating unwanted resonances. The Bronze uses a special upgraded engine, featuring split pole pins with a silver plated copper wire. These tweaks amount to a drastic improvement in the musical performance witch are quieter and clearer, more expansive, and simply more exciting to listen to! The 2M Bronze features a nude Fine Line diamond stylus, which is particularly suited for demanding vinyl music lovers. The slim profile of the Fine Line stylus will track even the highest frequency information, making it a must for discerning listeners. Additionally, its larger footprint ensures reduced distortion and record wear as well. The 2M Bronze is fast, detailed and insightful.


We currently have the 2M Bronze cartridge installed on our Rega P6 turntable, and with the Rega's amazing RB303 tonearm, it sounds like a match made in heaven! We also have had equally spectacular results with many other turntables, with great, positive feedback from our clients as well.


Specifications for Ortofon 2M Bronze
Stylus Nude Fine Line
Freq range 20Hz-29kHz
Channel balance 1.0db (1kHz)
Channel separation 25db (1kHz)
Output voltage 5.0mV at 1000 Hz, 5cm/sec.
Tracking Force 1.4-1.7 Grams
  $419.00



Ortofon 2M Black
ortofon 2m black

The 2M Black is the new moving magnet flagship from Ortofon, and quite possibly the most musical moving magnet cartridge available! This remarkable phono cartridge is graced with a Shibata diamond stylus, the same diamond as on their acclaimed MC Jubilee; it retrieves information from the record grooves effortlessly and flawlessly. With its slim, highly polished profile allows an exceedingly wide contact area to the groove walls and ensures notably detailed reproduction throughout the spectrum, including even the most high frequency groove information. Users of the Ortofon 2M Black will enjoy the benefit of impeccable sound quality, along with reduced record & stylus wear and reduced distortion and phase error as a result of the diamond's improved tracking geometry.


The cartridge body used for the 2M Black is manufactured from a newly-developed Lexan DMX Piano Black, a revolutionary material which ensures high rigidity while eliminating unwanted resonances. The Ortofon 2M Black uses a special upgraded engine, featuring split pole pins, which are of their innovation, with a silver plated copper wire.


The overall sound of this amazing phono cartridge is "ridiculously good", with a clear and open sound with a surprising heft and "slam". One of the many Ortofon2M Black's several bona fide strengths is its way with tone and timbre, which leads to a full, rich re-creation of three-dimensional instruments. In a market where moving coils get most of the buzz, the Ortofon 2M Black is a superb performer and value. It deserves to garner the attention and make converts of the more curious moving-coil devotees. In the words of Ferris Bueller, "If you have the means, I highly recommend picking one up."


Specifications for Ortofon 2M Black
Stylus Nude Shibata
Freq range 20Hz-31kHz
Channel balance 1.0db (1kHz)
Channel separation 26db (1kHz)
Output voltage 5.0mV at 1000 Hz, 5cm/sec.
Tracking Force 1.4-1.7 Grams
  $719.00




The Ortofon OM series consisting of
OM 5E, OM 78, and OMP 10



Ortofon OM 5E
ortofon om-5e

Looking for an outstanding new phono cartridge that won't break the bank, you need to check out the Ortofon OM-5! This cartridge is an exceptional achievement that offers surprising good sound quality with a clear, open midrange and a well defined bass response. Like all of our other Ortofon cartridges; we will install and calibrate your new phono cartridge for optimum performance. Great sound quality and a great value is what the Ortofon OM-5 is all about!


Specifications for Ortofon OM 5E
Stylus Elliptical
Freq range 20Hz-25kHz
Channel balance 2.0db (1kHz)
Channel separation 22db (1kHz)
Output voltage 4.0mV at 1000 Hz, 5cm/sec.
Tracking Force 1.5-2.0 Grams
$69.00




Ortofon OM 10 Super
ortofon om10 super

A step up from the OM-5E; the OM-10 super offers better tracking of the record grooves for improved performance, with sound that can hardly be believed for under $100 dollars. The new Super OM cartridges have been designed on the basis of Ortofon's lightweight moving magnet system, this particular line of cartridge accommodates more types of tonearms and turntables better than virtually any other line of phono pickups. The overall sound of the OM-10 is detailed and very musically engaging; it will allow you to experience virtually all of the hidden details of your treasured records. Like all of our other Ortofon cartridges; we will install and calibrate your new phono cartridge for optimum performance. Great sound quality and a great value is what the Ortofon is all about!


Specifications for Ortofon OM 10 Super
Stylus Elliptical
Freq range 20Hz-25kHz
Channel balance 2.0db (1kHz)
Channel separation 22db (1kHz)
Output voltage 4.0mV at 1000 Hz, 5cm/sec.
Tracking Force 1.25-1.75 Grams
$99.00