Turntable Cartridges & Styli

The Hana EL provides high-end musical performance from a low-output moving coil cartridge at an extremely attractive price. Handmade in Japan, the EL uses ALNICO magnets and affords the listener the textural, imaging, and musically involving qualities.

The Hana EH high-output moving coil cartridge represents the best way to upgrade from “starter” MM cartridges that typically come packaged with most entry-level turntables. The elliptical stylus mounted to an aluminium cantilever easily extracts the music in the groove.

The Hana SL is the most reviewed and awarded Hana cartridge to date. It is distinguished by its black body and a Shibata stylus expertly mounted to its aluminium cantilever. Features tighter channel balance, greater channel separation, and improved high-frequency extension.

The Hana SH combines high output with high resolution, courtesy of its special coil design and Shibata stylus. Compatible with standard MM phono stages, a high-output MC provides dynamics, drive, and excellent stereo imaging. 50 years experience in cartridge design.

Mono records pre-dated stereo LPs and then existed side-by-side through most of the 1960s. The Hana SL Mono represents the most musical and affordable means to enjoy both the classic records of that era as well as today’s mono re-issues.

The SL MK II generator, as found in the Umami Blue and ML, incorporates an Alnico magnet and cross-coil using high-purity 30-micron copper wire with an 8Ω impedance. This improves signal-to-noise, reduces moving mass for higher resolution and trackability.

The S Series MK II cartridges feature higher specified parts, advanced materials, and unique technical processes from Hana’s higher-priced elite cartridge models, furthering the Hana “brilliant and gorgeous” sound. Enhances musical performance and value.

Better coupling and expanded compatibility with a wider range of tonearms, improving bass and dynamics. The SL MONO MK II two-coil design and unique Shibata diamond needle profile will ensure you get the best possible detail and accuracy from your mono records.

Building upon the foundation of the critically acclaimed HANA sound, the ML aspires toward affordable perfection and represent the further evolution of the “Brilliant and Gorgeous” quality that has earned HANA its worldwide reputation. The M Series uses a Nude Microline stylus.

One of the world’s best High Output Moving Coil cartridges, the MH combines the technological advances of the Hana M Series with the optimal interface for moving magnet phono stages. Befitting its name, the M Series uses a Nude Microline stylus.

The HANA-Umami Blue high-end moving coil cartridge combines the vision of Master cartridge designer Okada-san with the history of unique materials, classic Japanese techniques, and modern audio engineering. Exceptional musical quality.

The HANA-Umami Red MC cartridge combines brilliant materials and classic Japanese techniques with modern audio engineering. Ebony wood, rare-earth magnets, precision-cut diamond, high-purity copper wires, Urushi lacquering, and CNC machined Duralumin.

Denon's classic Moving Coil turntable cartridge, the DL-103, has been an industry standard for decades. Providing smooth response in many Hi-Fi systems, the DL-103 gives a pleasing sound and brings out the full detail of audio performances.

The DL-103R is an updated version of the classic DL-103. It provides improved sound by using 6N copper coils wound with precision to the cantilever shaft. Audio lovers will delight with detail that is brought out by this outstanding phono cartridge.

Get the maximum enjoyment out of your vinyl collection. Its high output allows you to use it interchangeably with a moving magnet phono input. The DL-110 has a way of getting into the grooves and extracting the information contained therein with total authority.

The Denon DL-301II (MKII) phono cartridge is the updated version of the popular and high performance Denon DL-301. The body style has been changed and output performance has been improved to provide a more detailed and articulate sound.

Celebrate Denon’s proud 110-year history of defining audio excellence with the limited edition Anniversary Series DL-A110 premium MC phono cartridge with exclusive silver-graphite headshell and included carrying case. Sit back and savour your music in remarkable detail.

Developed in conjunction with award-winning cartridge experts, Ortofon, the Pick It Pro is the culmination of something Pro-Ject have been working on for some time.You will hear a lively & robust sound that convinces with its wide dynamic range.

A true balanced compatible MM cartridge. Lively & robust with a high dynamic range. The first of its kind. The new Pick it PRO Balanced cartridge is a revised version of the Pick it PRO which allows you a "True Balanced" signal transmission.

Each Pick it MC cartridge pursues a different sound character, but all follow the same main goal to preserve a precise and musical reproduction of vinyl records. The Pick it MC3 is an all-purpose cartridge which delivers powerful and dynamic sound.

Each Pick it MC cartridge pursues a different sound character, but all follow the same main goal to preserve a precise and musical reproduction of vinyl records. The Pick it MC9 delivers music in highest accuracy. A detailed sound stage, highly dynamic and rhythmic.

The OM 5 Series provides excellent compatibility when used in an assortment of playback systems and with a wide variety of phono preamps. The OM 5S features a Spherical stylus, which is a robust and economic solution for play back of vinyl records.

OM 5E features an Elliptical stylus that provides balanced and distortion-free playback. Elliptical diamonds are able to follow the groove oscillations more accurately than spherical diamonds due to their contoured shape. Better tracking and less distortion.

Super OM 5E features an Elliptical stylus that provides balanced and distortion-free playback. Elliptical diamonds are able to follow the groove oscillations more accurately than spherical diamonds due to their contoured shape. Better tracking and less distortion

The 2M Series provides excellent compatibility when used in an assortment of playback systems and with a wide variety of phono preamps. 2M Red is an all-purpose cartridge that delivers open, dynamic sound with a slight touch of warmth.

Provides excellent compatibility when used in an assortment of playback systems and with a wide variety of phono preamps. The 2M Blue adds more dynamics and resolution, sounds more open and reproduces more details compared to the 2M Red model.

Provides excellent compatibility. The 2M Bronze features a Nude Fine Line diamond, which is particularly suited for demanding applications. The slim profile of the Fine Line stylus will track even the highest frequency information, making it a must for discerning listeners.

The 2M Black is graced with a Shibata diamond which 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

Commemorates the 250th anniversary of the birth of Ludwig van Beethoven. Recreated from the concepts of its predecessor, the 2M Black, but the 2M Black LVB 250 takes performance one step further to enhance the cartridge’s capabilities and technical excellence..

The 2M Mono cartridge uses a strapped output to deliver the same output signal from both sets of pole pins. This effectively eliminates the need for mono-specific equipment, making it possible to enjoy true mono reproduction on any stereo playback system.

The 2M 78 cartridge uses a strapped output to deliver the same output signal from both sets of pole pins. This effectively eliminates the need for mono-specific equipment, making it possible to enjoy true mono reproduction on any stereo playback system.

The Ortofon 2MR Red is designed with a newly developed cartridge housing for optimised fitting on low-profile turntables. The cartridge's slimline body eliminates the need for spacers or modifications, ensuring quick, easy mounting with just two screws.

The Ortofon 2MR Blue is designed with a newly developed cartridge housing for optimised fitting on low-profile turntables. The cartridge's slimline body eliminates the need for spacers or modifications, ensuring quick, easy mounting with just two screws.

The Ortofon 2MR Bronze is designed with a newly developed cartridge housing for optimised fitting on low-profile turntables. The cartridge's slimline body eliminates the need for spacers or modifications, ensuring quick, easy mounting with just two screws.

The Ortofon 2MR Black is designed with a newly developed cartridge housing for optimised fitting on low-profile turntables. The cartridge's slimline body eliminates the need for spacers or modifications, ensuring quick, easy mounting with just two screws.

The 2MR Black LVB 250 upgrades the great build of the 2M Black with a boron cantilever and our very own Nano Tube suspension system. The result is a sound so precise and so detailed that you feel like you have let the artist into your house.

Step into an Era of authenticity with the 2MR Mono, thoughtfully crafted with a stylus tip that features an R 18µm nude spherical diamond to perfectly suit the intricacies of playing mono microgroove LP vinyl records. Immerse yourself in the authentic nostalgia.

Journey back in time with the 2MR 78 Mono Cartridge, specially designed for playing 78 rpm shellac records. Immerse yourself in the authentic nostalgia of mono vinyl records, brought to life with unparalleled precision and fidelity.

With the 2M Red Premounted, you will hear the music come to life on its own terms. It is like taking a step into the music itself. This is our entry-level cartridge in the series, but what an entry. The 2M Red delivers an open, dynamic sound with a slight touch of warmth.

The goal for any cartridge should be to reproduce the sound as close to the artist's vision as possible, and the 2M Blue takes you further on this journey of authenticity. With the 2M Blue, you get serious about listening to vinyl. Travelling to the moment the music was recorded.

The 2M Bronze is designed to give the music a whole new dimension of precision. Listening to your records with the 2M Bronze is like hearing them for the first time and you get to fall in love with the songs all over. That is what hi-fi means to us, and that is what you get.

The 2M Black is the flagship of the series and it lives up to this with flying colors. You can hear every little detail in the music from every part of the spectrum. Just the way the artist wanted you to. The 2M Black is mounted on Ortofon's classic SH-4 headshell.

The 2M Black LVB 250 upgrades the great build of the 2M Black, and the result is a sound so precise and so detailed that you feel like you have let the artist into your house and have them playing right in your living room. Nude Shibata diamond on a boron cantilever.

Step into an Era of Authenticity with the 2M Mono Premounted cartridge, thoughtfully crafted to perfectly suit the intricacies of playing mono microgroove LP vinyl records. The 2M Mono Premounted is mounted on a classic Ortofon SH-4 headshell.

Journey back in time with the 2M 78 Mono Premounted Cartridge, specially designed for playing 78 rpm shellac records. Immerse yourself in the authentic nostalgia of mono vinyl records, brought to life with unparalleled precision and fidelity.

Experience balanced and dynamic sound quality with the Concorde Music Red. The Concorde Music Red features an Elliptical stylus on an Aluminium cantilever and can be upgraded through the entire series to Concorde Music Black LVB 250, simply by replacing the stylus.

Experience unveiled and clear sound reproduction. Featuring a Nude Elliptical stylus on an Aluminum cantilever. Enjoy seamless upgrades throughout the series, from the Concorde Music Blue to the Concorde Music Black LVB 250, simply by replacing the stylus.

Features a Nude Fine Line stylus on Aluminium cantilever. Enjoy seamless upgrades throughout the series, from your Concorde Music Bronze to the Concorde Music Black LVB 250, simply by replacing the stylus. Experience insightful, high-resolution sound reproduction!