Cartridges

Review: Hi-Fi specialists Grado specialise in rich warm and unique sounding audio equipment. The Grado DJ100i is built and designed to meet the demanding needs of the professional DJ. These cartridges deliver performance never known before in the pro DJ market. The Grado specially engineered transmission line cantilever allows for the ideal transfer of music signal and for safe and effective stylus back-cueing. The prestige model DJ100 uses a 3-piece otl cantilever technology, oxygen free wire in the coils and a specially designed, high polished, diamond mounted in a brass bushing. For possibly, the most advanced DJ cartridges ever offered to the professional DJ market.

Review: The CC-1 is Numark's most versatile cartridge and the Scratch Perverts Signature model.

The Scratch Perverts are widely regarded as the finest turntablists in the world. They hold the 1999 DMC World Mixing Championship title and they share the 2001 DMC World Team Championship title with the Allies. The CC-1 offers the ideal combination of high output and superior tracking for performance worthy of DMC champions.

Review: The Numark CS1 Concorde style cartridge is endorsed by Carl Cox, one of house and techno's most influential figures. Its high 6 mV output gives a good signal to noise ratio, and the fine circular diamond tipped stylus makes it ideal for club use.

Review: The Numark Groove Tool replacement cartridge is the standard cartridge in all Numark package kits. It is a high value, adjustable cartridge in a traditional headshell mount design.

The Numark Groove Tool replacement cartridge with replaceable diamond tip offers a great sound and tracking.

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The Ortofon Concord Gold DJ Cartridge and Stylus provides the best possible sound quality available in a DJ cartridge.

Designed to commemorate the release of the limited edition Technics SL-1200LTD and SL-1200GLD, the Concorde Gold was made to compliment the attractive stylings of these limited edition turntables and to provide the best possible sound quality available in a DJ cartridge.

Available only with an elliptical stylus, the Concorde Gold is for DJs who will settle for nothing but the very best.

Review: The OM 5E is a magnetic cartridge (MM) with an elliptical shaped stylus that provides balanced and distortion-free playback for general purpose applications.

Review: The MF7 is a specifically designed headshell mounted cartridge for Scratch DJ's & Turntablists but with todays modern music in mind.

It's rugged suspension and tracking force of 4g can handle the harshest scratches, back cueing and roughness. With a 7mV output voltage, the MF7 puts a strong emphasis on energetic percussion and deep, aggressive bass perfect for hip hop, electronica and dubstep.

The MF7 also has an accentuated mid-range output that is great for helping the scratches cut through the mix. Includes a small screwdriver for mounting onto headshell.

Review: The Ortofon DJ Cartridges and stylus sold by DJ Store are widely considered to be the best DJ carts available in the UK. The range is comprehensive, offering a cartridge suited to all disciplines and budgets, in both Concorde (which mount directly to the tonearm) and OM (which are fitted to your headshell) versions.

They have been designed with the hard wear and tear and back cueing from a DJ in mind, featuring a cantilever made from aluminium tube with increased wall thickness. Special attention has also been paid to the attachment of the bearing and the design of the bearing itself. This means that rough treatment will neither damage the cartridge nor degrade its stability or sound quality.

Review: The Ortofon OM Pro S is the world famous cartridge and is easy to set up, not to mention sounds great. It features a high 5mV output.

The Ortofon Om Pro S is a tough cartridge in the Ortofon OM format giving a small but high output cartridge for precision use. It is a great cart at a great price and fits into existing headshell.

Review: The Ortofon-Serato S-120 sees 2 of the world's finest manufacturers of DJ technology unite for the first time to create a pick-up cartridge of unprecedented specification. The S-120 embodies the combination of experience and accuracy in sound that Ortofon are famous for, with the forward-thinking and famously stable technology of Serato's digital vinyl system, Scratch Live. In the ever-present age of DVS, no manufacturer has yet looked to optimise the first link in the chain of pick-up cartridge technology in any dramatically new way. However, the Ortofon-Serato project has set to change that with technology which, even outside of DVS usage, has created one of the most impressively spec'd DJ cartridges on the market.

The revolutionary, patented design boasts a number of technological breakthroughs, which the whole spectrum of vinyl-based DJs can benefit from; most notably of which is the development of an all-new asymmetric suspension technology. The development of this technology has allowed for an amazing amount of vertical rigidity, translating as less vinylskip, while at the same time increasing the horizontal tracking ability to levels never before accomplished; allowing for higher levels of musical detail and anti-skate. This latter success is manifest in the form of a massive 120im (micro-metres) tracking ability, whereas all before it have traditionally been around 80im. Now DJs can scratch, rewind, cue and track with unrivalled accuracy.

Another breakthrough includes an increased capacity for reduced vinyl wear. The exceptional tracking ability of the S-120 allows for even the loudest record-pressings to be played at a bare minimum of tracking force (down to 1.5g), keeping record wear as limited as possible. This makes the cartridge highly adept at playing traditional vinyl for both DJing and listening purposes. Also because of the asymmetric technology, there is almost no need for an extended set-up and calibration process. The S-120's performance is unrestricted by excess tracking force, greatly reducing the need to adjust it during a live gig. Finally, the Ortofon-Serato S-120 is the ideal cartridge for playing back timecoded vinyl. The output voltage is at a high 10.0 mV, allowing for increased timecode performance at a high signal-to-noise ratio, especially when used with the SL1 and SL3 audio interfaces.

Review: Revived exactly the same as the original, this companion to the M44-7 provides an ideal balance between skip resistance and accuracy of sound reproduction for entertainment purposes.

The M44G is a versatile performance needle, appropriate for both intensive scratching and mixing.

Review: The Discmaster V3 is ideal for daily playback, it is a great all around cartridge for any application, and best of all, it won't leave a hole in your pocket. The Discmaster.V3 integrated headshell design eliminates the need for mounting the cartridge on a headshell.

Review: The Ortofon DJ S DJ cartridge features a low wear stylus design, the DJ provides excellent groove handling, even with less weight applied than is required by other cartridges.

The DJ series has been known to many as the jack of all trades, with improved tracking, alongside of accurate sound reproduction. The DJ series of cartridges are great for any style of music, and has been a favored choice of DJs around the world.

The Ortofon DJ cartridges offer a clear visible cantilever with a red stylus point, which makes it easier to locate the stylus in the groove. This robust cartridge has been provided with a special telescopic cantilever construction consisting of a double tube design where the diameter of the outer tube at the same time has been raised from 0.7 to 0.8 mm. The Ortophon DJ models expose the highest output compared to any other makes.

Concorde Pro S Cartridge & Stylus (black)

Review: The Ortofon Concorde Pro S DJ Cartridge and Stylus retains the overall sonic properties of the Pro Silver, but provides a wider stylus for low wear as well as durability under demanding conditions.

Review: DJ's all over the world claim very high demands to their professional equipment, among which the cartridges plays their decisive part by realising the scratching, back-cueing, and live artistic performance, as a big part of the show. Reliability and robustness is vital, when the cartridges night after night will have to withstand these demands in environments with extreme sound pressure and vibration.

Scratching and back-cueing impose heavy mechanical stress on the cantilever and its rubber bearing. Therefore, the Ortofon disco cartridges are equipped with cantilevers made from aluminium tube with increased wall thickness. Special attention has also been paid to the attachment of the bearing and the design of the bearing itself. This means that rough treatment will neither damage the cartridge nor degrade its stability.

The OrtofonPro cartridges were the first to combine the unrivalled Ortofon sound quality with the ruggedness that is a must for professional use. Many years of experience from producing disco cartridges, and a close contact to DJ's, have resulted in several lines suitable for all tonearms and all amplifiers. The Ortofon disco cartridges are available in 1/2" versions for mounting in standard headshells or in the elegant integrated Ortofon Concorde design, for direct mounting in tonearms with standard sockets. For easier cueing, the nose of all the Ortofon disco cartridges has an extra large cut-out which makes the stylus freely visible from above, and further, the tip of the cantilever is fluorescent.

Scratch Perverts signature series professional DJ cartridge

Review: The CC-1 is Numark's most versatile cartridge and the Scratch Perverts Signature model.

The Scratch Perverts are widely regarded as the finest turntablists in the world. They hold the 1999 DMC World Mixing Championship title and they share the 2001 DMC World Team Championship title with the Allies. The CC-1 offers the ideal combination of high output and superior tracking for performance worthy of DMC champions.

Review: The ultimate scratch cartridge, designed by the seminal turntablist DJ Qbert, and adorned with his Beedle and Thud Rumble logos.

This cartridge is the result of a competent design alliance between technical expertise and the expectancies and requirements of one of the world's greatest scratch DJs. The Qbert has a supreme ability to trace the grooves of your records and is tailored specifically for scratch DJs of all genres with its enormous output and clarity with deep bass frequencies. Similarly, the high-end frequencies are more subdued, helping to minimise surface noise on worn vinyl, while the mid-range is accentuated, to bring the scratch noises to the fore. This design, technically and aesthetically, truly is in a class of its own.

Review: The Ortofon Concorde Pro S DJ Cartridge and Stylus retains the overall sonic properties of the Pro Silver, but provides a wider stylus for low wear as well as durability under demanding conditions.

No matter what the application, the Pro-S provides remarkable versatility for virtually any setting.

2 cartridges, 2 stylii & 1 brush in metal case, general purpose model for scratch and back-cueing

Review: Great performance and durability as to basic scratch and back-cueing is what the Pro is known for. It has a good quality spherical stylus, a rock-solid cantilever, and serves general purposes well.

The Concorde Pro is the logical alternative to the more expensive expert carts. It offers both reasonable output and high sound quality which is, in fact, all there is needed to entertain an audience.

The Pro Series of cartridges provides a great balance of sound quality with tracking ability, for virtually any style of music. With flat, transparent sound across the spectrum and excellent handling ability, the Pro Series represents one of the longest running values in DJ cartridges.

Ideal choice for talented, but less experienced DJs.

Pair of Stanton 890 FS DJ cartridges including 2 extra styli and a flightcase

Review: The 890 FS is the first cartridge to be shipped with 2 types of styli and is designed for use with DVS. The 2 spherical styli are designed for scratching and general playback. The 2 elliptical styli are designed for hi-quality playback for recording of records into the DVS system or any other application where sound quality is critical. The 890 FS also includes a stylus mountable dust brush which sweeps dusts off of the groove of the record during playback and recording. This twin pack also includes a portable flightcase.

Carl Cox signature series professional DJ cartridge

Review: The Numark CS1 Concorde style cartridge is endorsed by Carl Cox, one of house and techno's most influential figures. Its high 6 mV output gives a good signal to noise ratio, and the fine circular diamond tipped stylus makes it ideal for club use.

Trackmaster V3 cartridge and stylus for mixing, scratching and club use

Review: With very high output and little cue burn, the Trackmaster.V3 is perfect for any club / scratch situation. The Trackmaster V3 integrated design eliminates the need for mounting the cartridge on a headshell.

500 V3 spherical cartridge and stylus for all uses

Review: This industry-standard spherical cartridge is ideal for almost any application, it is rugged and reliable at a great price.

The Stanton 500.V3 cartridge & stylus has new industrial design and is improved skip resistance. The 500.V3 is an updated version of the classic Stanton 500AL. With more years spent on the decks than any other cartridge in the world, the 500 series has earned a reputation as a standard. The 500.V3 represents a perfect balance between economy, reliability, ruggedness and optimum performance.

Review: Revived exactly the same as the original, this companion to the M44-7 provides an ideal balance between skip resistance and accuracy of sound reproduction for entertainment purposes.

The M44G is a versatile performance needle, appropriate for both intensive scratching and mixing.

Review: The versatile M92E fits both of the major types of tone-arm mounts in use today. This high-value model offers faithful sound reproduction at a very attractive price. A natural bi-radial diamond tip teamed with a tubular aluminum alloy stylus cantilever accurately traces the grooves of your records for a difference you can hear.

520 V3 cartridge and stylus suitable for backspinning and scratching

Review: Designed with the most demanding cueing in mind, the 520.V3 offers the tightest suspension in the 500 family of products. The results: this cartridge can take the most demanding loads and deliver on point tracking during backspinning and scratching.

Review: Designed with the most demanding cueing in mind, the 520.V3 offers the tightest suspension in the 500 family of products. This cartridge can take the most demanding loads and deliver on point tracking during backspinning and scratching.

Cartridge, 2 stylii & brush in metal case

Review: The Ortofon DJ S DJ Cartridge features a low wear stylus design, the DJ provides excellent groove handling, even with less weight applied than is required by other cartridges.

The DJ series has been known to many as the jack of all trades, with improved tracking, alongside of accurate sound reproduction. The DJ series of cartridges are great for any style of music, and has been a favored choice of DJs around the world.

The Ortofon DJ cartridges offer a clear visible cantilever with a red stylus point, which makes it easier to locate the stylus in the groove. This robust cartridge has been provided with a special telescopic cantilever construction consisting of a double tube design where the diameter of the outer tube at the same time has been raised from 0.7 to 0.8 mm. The Ortophon DJ models expose the highest output compared to any other makes.

Cartridge, 2 stylii & brush in metal case

Review: The Ortofon Concorde Pro S DJ Cartridge and Stylus retains the overall sonic properties of the Pro Silver, but provides a wider stylus for low wear as well as durability under demanding conditions.

No matter what the application, the Pro-S provides remarkable versatility for virtually any setting.

Official Groove Tool replacement cartridge and stylus with replaceable diamond tip featuring a traditional headshell mount design

Review: The Numark Groove Tool replacement cartridge is the standard cartridge in all Numark package kits. It is a high value, adjustable cartridge in a traditional headshell mount design.

The Numark Groove Tool replacement cartridge with replaceable diamond tip offers a great sound and tracking.

cartridge, two stylii & brush in metal case

Review: TECHNICAL DATA - CONCORDE SCRATCH: * Output voltage at 1000 Hz, 5cm/sec. 7 mV * Channel balance at 1 kHz 1,5 dB * Channel separation at 1 kHz 25 dB * Channel separation at 15 kHz 15 dB * Frequency range 20-20.000 Hz * Frequency response 20-15.000 Hz + 3 / - 2 dB * FIM distortion at recommended tracking force, DIN 45.542 < 1% * Tracking ability at 315Hz at recommended tracking force 80 µm * Compliance, dynamic, lateral 6 µm / mN * Stylus type Spherical * Stylus tip radius R 18 µm * Equivalent stylus tip mass 0,6 mg * Tracking force range 3,0-5,0 g (30-50 mN) * Tracking force, recommended 4,0 g (40 mN) * Tracking angle 20° * Internal impedance, DC resistance 750 Ohm * Internal inductance 450 mH * Recommended load resistance * 47 kOhm * Recommended load capacitance 200-600 pF * Cartridge colour, body/stylus Neon pink / Neon pink * Cartridge weight 18,5 g * Replacement stylus unit Scratch

2 stylii & 1 brush in metal case

Review: The Ortofon Concord Gold DJ Cartridge and Stylus provides the best possible sound quality available in a DJ cartridge.

Designed to commemorate the release of the limited edition Technics SL-1200LTD and SL-1200GLD, the Concorde Gold was made to compliment the attractive stylings of these limited edition turntables and to provide the best possible sound quality available in a DJ cartridge.

Available only with an elliptical stylus, the Concorde Gold is for DJs who will settle for nothing but the very best.

2 stylii & 1 brush in metal case

Review: The very best of the latest developments of Disco cartridges. The Scratch master DJ Q-Bert took an active part in the development of this treasure. With an output of 11mV, it is the loudest cartridge ever built. The extra rigid mounting keeps almost glues the stylus to the groove. Just plug in, screw tight and enjoy.

Review: The Night Club MKII offers increased output voltage for powerful, energeticsound and enhanced performance from integrated phono preamps (suchas the ones found in DJ mixers). The redesigned elliptical stylus provides well-balanced high frequencyresponse and ample low end reproduction. The Night Club MKII marks a new generation of club cartridges, designed to surpass the gold standardset by the original Night Club cartridge.

2 cartridges, 2 stylii & brush in metal case

Review: The Ortofon DJ S DJ cartridge features a low wear stylus design, the DJ provides excellent groove handling, even with less weight applied than is required by other cartridges.

The DJ series has been known to many as the jack of all trades, with improved tracking, alongside of accurate sound reproduction. The DJ series of cartridges are great for any style of music, and has been a favored choice of DJs around the world.

The Ortofon DJ cartridges offer a clear visible cantilever with a red stylus point, which makes it easier to locate the stylus in the groove. This robust cartridge has been provided with a special telescopic cantilever construction consisting of a double tube design where the diameter of the outer tube at the same time has been raised from 0.7 to 0.8 mm. The Ortophon DJ models expose the highest output compared to any other makes. This is sold as a twin pack.

Cartridge, stylus and screwdriver, requires headshell

Review: The Ortofon Q.Bert OM DJ Cartridge and Stylus provides high output, unrivaled tracking ability and sonic characteristics.

Turntablists and mix DJs alike will appreciate the strong output of this cartridge, coupled with unrivaled tracking ability and sonic characteristics.

The Q.Bert features a more subdued high end, which helps to minimize surface noise from worn vinyl, and an accentuated mid-range to help bring scratching to the front of the sound stage.

Cartridge, stylus and screwdriver; requires headshell

Review: The Ortofon OM DJ S Stylus Blue delivers improved tracking, with accurate sound reproduction.

The Ortofon OM DJ S features a low wear stylus design, excellent groove handling, even with less weight applied. It is great for any style of music and is the first choice for many DJs around the world.

Cartridge, stylus and screwdriver; requires headshell

Review: The Ortofon DJ Cartridges and stylus sold by DJ Store are widely considered to be the best DJ carts available in the UK. The range is comprehensive, offering a cartridge suited to all disciplines and budgets, in both Concorde (which mount directly to the tonearm) and OM (which are fitted to your headshell) versions.

They have been designed with the hard wear and tear and back cueing from a DJ in mind, featuring a cantilever made from aluminium tube with increased wall thickness. Special attention has also been paid to the attachment of the bearing and the design of the bearing itself. This means that rough treatment will neither damage the cartridge nor degrade its stability or sound quality.

Cartridge, stylus and screwdriver; requires headshell

Review: The Ortofon Scratch cartridges have even stronger hold than before. Having a high output and exceptional tracking which means it stays locked into the groove and is ideal for scratching, this cartridge requires a headshell.

Cartridge, stylus and screwdriver, requires headshell

Review: The Ortofon OM Pro S is the world famous cartridge and is easy to set up, not to mention sounds great. It features a high 5mV output.

The Ortofon Om Pro S is a tough cartridge in the Ortofon OM format giving a small but high output cartridge for precision use. It is a great cart at a great price and fits into existing headshell.

2 cartridges pre-mounted on Stanton H4S silver headshells

Review: The 505.V3 is the best budget-priced scratching cartridge available today. The super sturdy stylus has been coupled with the most pumped-up output for the deepest bottom and in-your-face sound.

2 cartridges, 2 stylii & brush in metal case

Review: With a reinforced rubber suspension the Elektro is an ideal hybrid for those who mix and scratch. This twin pack comes with a flight case style carry case to transport your cartridges.

2 cartridges, 2 stylii & brush in metal case

Review: The Ortofon Concorde Pro S DJ Cartridge and Stylus retains the overall sonic properties of the Pro Silver, but provides a wider stylus for low wear as well as durability under demanding conditions.

No matter what the application, the Pro-S provides remarkable versatility for virtually any setting.

Review: Hi-Fi specialists Grado specialise in rich warm and unique sounding audio equipment. The Grado DJ100i is built and designed to meet the demanding needs of the professional DJ. These cartridges deliver performance never known before in the pro DJ market. The Grado specially engineered transmission line cantilever allows for the ideal transfer of music signal and for safe and effective stylus back-cueing. The prestige model DJ100 uses a 3-piece otl cantilever technology, oxygen free wire in the coils and a specially designed, high polished, diamond mounted in a brass bushing. For possibly, the most advanced DJ cartridges ever offered to the professional DJ market.

A single cartridge inside a plastic carry case

Review: The legendary 680.V3 cartridge is regarded as one of the best cartridges on the planet for mixing, club use, and scratching. The wide-band frequency response will give you high energy record playback and that extra punch you need to quake the dance floor whether playing dance or hip-hop. The 680.V3's suspension is designed to be very stable for those less than perfect club setups. The suspension is so robust that the 680.V3 functions just as good as a scratch needle as it does as a club needle.

A single cartridge inside a plastic carry case

Review: The Discmaster V3 is ideal for daily playback, it is a great all around cartridge for any application, and best of all, it won't leave a hole in your pocket. The Discmaster.V3 integrated headshell design eliminates the need for mounting the cartridge on a headshell.

VM phono cartridge

Review: Ideal for starter DJs, the Audio-Technica AT-91 is a low-cost and robust cartridge suitable for almost any deck, thanks to its generic headshell mounting. With an even frequency response, it suits most music genres and is also ideal as an affordable back-up cart for working DJs.

Review: Goldring present the Elan moving magnet cartridge & stylus.

The Elan has been specifically designed to cater for the demanding audiophile on a budget and, as such, is capable of remarkable results. The cartridge has a rigid body and fully enclosed mounting lugs and represents the most versatile low-cost cartridge choice available today.

Replacement headshell

Review: This high quality headshell is suitable for all standard 0.5" tonearm fittings. S-shaped and straight.

Extra headshells are great to have around for spare cartridges, comparing cartridges to each other, or to have dedicated headshells for Stereo LPs, Mono LPs, and 78 RPM records.