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Ortofon: Omega OM Cartridge
affordable upgrade for listening turntables
Ortofon

Omega OM Cartridge

$46.99

$46.99

Ortofon: OM 5E Eliptical Cartridge
staple listening cartridge, upgradeable
Ortofon

OM 5E Elliptical Cartridge

$85.99

$85.99

Audio-Technica: AT-VM95E Phono Cartridge (w/ Ellipitical Stylus)
solid entry-level model w/ elliptical stylus
Audio-Technica

AT-VM95E Phono Cartridge (w/ Ellipitical Stylus)

$74.00

$74.00

Ortofon 2M Red Hifi Cartridge
industry standard hi-fi listening cartridge
Ortofon

2M Red MM Turntable Cartridge

$109.99

$109.99

Audio-Technica: AT-VM95EN Phono Cartridge (w/ Nude Elliptical Stylus)
audiophile cart w/ Nude Elliptical stylus, low distortion
Audio-Technica

AT-VM95EN Phono Cartridge (w/ Nude Elliptical Stylus)

$129.00

$129.00

Ortofon: 2M Silver Cartridge Mounted - Turntable Lab Exclusive
Ortofon: 2M Silver Cartridge Mounted On SH-4 Headshell
step up from 2M Red w/ silver coil wire, pre-mounted w/ easy screw-on headshell, exclusivo!
Ortofon

2M Silver Cartridge Mounted on Silver SH-4 Headshell - Turntable Lab Exclusive

$179.00

$179.00

Ortofon: 2M Blue Cartridge Mounted on SH-4 Headshell (Black)
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true high-end performance at excellent price, nude diamond stylus, lab pick
Ortofon

2M Blue Cartridge Mounted on SH-4 Headshell (Black)

$269.99

$269.99

Audio-Technica: VM540ML Microline MM Cartridge
microline nude diamond stylus, top of the line in 500 series
Audio-Technica

VM540ML Microline MM Cartridge

$279.00

$279.00

Sumiko: Moonstone MM Phono Cartridge
affordable high-end cartridge, hand-crafted in Japan
Sumiko

Moonstone MM Phono Cartridge

$349.00

$349.00

Nagaoka: MP-150 Cartridge
Nagaoka: MP-150 Cartridge
nude diamond stylus model, made in Japan
Nagaoka

MP-150 Cartridge

$359.95

$359.95

Hana: EH Moving Coil Cartridge - Elliptical Stylus / High Output (for MM Preamps)
popular Japanese Moving Coil design at relatively low price, works with standard preamps
Hana

EH Moving Coil Cartridge - Elliptical Stylus / High Output (for MM Preamps)

$475.00

$475.00

Ortofon: 2M Bronze Cartridge Mounted on SH-4 Headshell
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high-end Nude Fine Line / Linear stylus, factory mounted
Ortofon

2M Bronze Cartridge Mounted on SH-4 Headshell (Black)

$499.99

$499.99

Ortofon: Concorde Music Hifi Cartridge
headshell-less hifi model based on Ortofon's popular DJ cartridge silhouette, upgradeable w/ any stylus in the series
Ortofon

Concorde Music Hifi Cartridge

from $169.99

from $169.99

Grado: Prestige Green Cartridge
popular audiophile listening cart, hand-assembled in Brooklyn
Grado

Prestige Green Cartridge

$125.00

$125.00

Ortofon: Quintet Red Moving Coil MC Cartridge
Ortofon: Quintet Red Moving Coil MC Cartridge
all-purpose MC cartridge w/ open, dynamic sound + a slight touch of warmth
Ortofon

Quintet Red Moving Coil MC Cartridge

$399.00

$399.00

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Ortofon: 2M Red Cartridge Mounted on SH-4 Headshell (Red)
Ortofon: 2M Red Cartridge Mounted on SH-4 Headshell (Red)
factory pre-mounted, highly recommended
Ortofon

2M Red Cartridge Mounted on SH-4 Headshell (Red)

$169.99

$169.99

Ortofon 2M Red Hifi Cartridge
industry standard hi-fi listening cartridge
Ortofon

2M Red MM Turntable Cartridge

$109.99

$109.99

Ortofon: 2M Blue Cartridge (Nude Elliptical Stylus)
Ortofon: 2M Blue MM Cartridge
elliptical nude diamond stylus, highly recommended
Ortofon

2M Blue Cartridge (Nude Elliptical Stylus)

$219.99

$219.99

Ortofon: SH-4 Headshell - Black
lab pick
headshell upgrade, metallic construction + long finger lift
Ortofon

SH-4 Headshell - Black

$51.99

$51.99

Ortofon: 2M Silver Cartridge Mounted - Turntable Lab Exclusive
Ortofon: 2M Silver Cartridge Mounted On SH-4 Headshell
step up from 2M Red w/ silver coil wire, pre-mounted w/ easy screw-on headshell, exclusivo!
Ortofon

2M Silver Cartridge Mounted on Silver SH-4 Headshell - Turntable Lab Exclusive

$179.00

$179.00

Audio-Technica: AT-VM95E Phono Cartridge (w/ Ellipitical Stylus)
solid entry-level model w/ elliptical stylus
Audio-Technica

AT-VM95E Phono Cartridge (w/ Ellipitical Stylus)

$74.00

$74.00

Ortofon: Concorde MKII Mix Cartridge - Twin Pack
all purpose dj cartridge, fully redesigned MKII model
Ortofon

Concorde MKII Mix Cartridge - Twin Pack

$230.99

$230.99

Ortofon: SH-4 Headshell - Blue
lab pick
headshell upgrade, metallic construction + long finger lift
Ortofon

SH-4 Headshell - Blue

$51.99

$51.99

Ortofon: Concorde MKII DJ Cartridge - Twin Pack
all purpose dj cartridge, fully redesigned MKII model
Ortofon

Concorde MKII DJ Cartridge - Twin Pack

$299.99

$299.99

Audio-Technica: VM540ML Microline MM Cartridge
microline nude diamond stylus, top of the line in 500 series
Audio-Technica

VM540ML Microline MM Cartridge

$279.00

$279.00

Audio-Technica: AT-VM95EN Phono Cartridge (w/ Nude Elliptical Stylus)
audiophile cart w/ Nude Elliptical stylus, low distortion
Audio-Technica

AT-VM95EN Phono Cartridge (w/ Nude Elliptical Stylus)

$129.00

$129.00

Ortofon: SH-4 Headshell - Silver
headshell upgrade, metallic construction + long finger lift
Ortofon

SH-4 Headshell - Silver

$51.99

$51.99

Ortofon: Club Concorde MKII DJ Cartridge - Twin Pack
high output pro DJ cartridge, fully redesigned MKII model
Ortofon

Club Concorde MKII DJ Cartridge - Twin Pack

$419.99

$419.99

Ortofon: 2M Bronze MM Cartridge
Turntable with a cartridge on a vinyl record, with records in the background.
high-end Nude Fine Line stylus
Ortofon

2M Bronze MM Cartridge

$459.99

$459.99

Ortofon: 2M Red Cartridge Mounted On SH-4 Headshell (Black)
industry standard entry level hifi cartridge factory pre-mounted, fits most turntables that accept screw-on headshells
Ortofon

2M Red Cartridge Mounted On SH-4 Headshell (Black)

$169.99

$169.99

Ortofon: Pro-S OM DJ Cartridge Mounted on SH-4 Headshell
all purpose dj cart w/ matching headshell
Ortofon

Pro-S OM DJ Cartridge Mounted on SH-4 Headshell

$123.99

$123.99

Ortofon: Concorde MKII Mix Cartridge - Single
all purpose DJ cartridge; most affordable in the Concorde series
Ortofon

Concorde MKII Mix Cartridge - Single

$116.99

$116.99

Audio-Technica: AT-VM95EN/H Mounted Cartridge & Headshell Combo
pre-mounted audiophile cart w/ nude elliptical stylus
Audio-Technica

AT-VM95EN/H Mounted Cartridge & Headshell Combo

$159.00

$159.00

Ortofon: Pro-S OM DJ Cartridge
most affordable in Ortofon's OM series, all purpose dj cartridge
Ortofon

Pro-S OM DJ Cartridge

$70.99

$70.99

Ortofon: Omega OM Cartridge
affordable upgrade for listening turntables
Ortofon

Omega OM Cartridge

$46.99

$46.99

Grado: Prestige Green Cartridge
popular audiophile listening cart, hand-assembled in Brooklyn
Grado

Prestige Green Cartridge

$125.00

$125.00

Ortofon: Concorde MKII Scratch DJ Cartridge - Twin Pack
high output + tracking ability, fully redesigned MKII model
Ortofon

Concorde MKII Scratch DJ Cartridge - Twin Pack

$345.99

$345.99

Ortofon: Concorde Music Hifi Cartridge
headshell-less hifi model based on Ortofon's popular DJ cartridge silhouette, upgradeable w/ any stylus in the series
Ortofon

Concorde Music Hifi Cartridge

from $169.99

from $169.99

Ortofon: OM 5E Eliptical Cartridge
staple listening cartridge, upgradeable
Ortofon

OM 5E Elliptical Cartridge

$85.99

$85.99

Ortofon: QBert OM Cartridge
specially designed for scratching + dj tricks
Ortofon

QBert OM DJ Cartridge

$112.99

$112.99

Ortofon: Club Concorde MKII DJ Cartridge - Single
high output pro DJ cartridge, fully redesigned MKII model
Ortofon

Club Concorde MKII DJ Cartridge - Single

$209.99

$209.99

Ortofon: Concorde MKII DJ Cartridge - Single
all purpose dj cartridge, fully redesigned MKII model
Ortofon

Concorde MKII DJ Cartridge - Single

$147.99

$147.99

Ortofon: Pro-S OM DJ Cartridge Mounted on SH-4 Headshell (Pair)
all purpose dj cart w/ matching headshell, twin pack
Ortofon

Pro-S OM DJ Cartridge Mounted on SH-4 Headshell (Pair)

$247.98

$247.98

Rega: Carbon MM Cartridge
Rega: Carbon MM Cartridge case
upgraded performance based on AT-91
Rega

Carbon MM Cartridge

$95.00

$95.00

Ortofon: 2M Black MM Cartridge
top of the line audiophile listening cartridge
Ortofon

2M Black MM Cartridge

$749.99

$749.99

Audio-Technica: VM520EB Cartridge Mounted On AT-HS10BK Headshell (VM520EB/H)
lab pick
audiophile cartridge w/ elliptical stylus
Audio-Technica

VM520EB Cartridge Mounted On AT-HS10BK Headshell (VM520EB/H)

$169.00

$169.00

Audio-Technica: AT-VM95SH/H Mounted Cartridge & Headshell Combo
pre-mounted audiophile cart w/ Shibata stylus
Audio-Technica

AT-VM95SH/H Mounted Cartridge & Headshell Combo

$249.00

$249.00

Jico: Omnia J44A-7 / DJ / Improved / SD Cartridge Mounted
Jico: Omnia J44A-7 / DJ / Improved / SD Cartridge Mounted
Shure M447 DJ Cartridge clone w/ upgraded synthetic diamond stylus, pre-mounted
Jico

Omnia J44A-7 / DJ / SD / Improved / Cartridge Mounted - Pair

$249.99

$249.99

Sumiko: Rainier Cartridge
smooth, natural sound reproduction w/ upgradeable stylus
Sumiko

Rainier MM Phono Cartridge

$179.00

$179.00

Ortofon: SH-4 Headshell - Bronze
headshell upgrade, metallic construction + long finger lift
Ortofon

SH-4 Headshell - Bronze

$51.99

$51.99

Sumiko: Pearl Cartridge
Japan-made, evenly-balanced, well-rounded sound
Sumiko

Pearl Cartridge

$139.00

$139.00

Ortofon: 2MR Low Profile Cartridge for Rega Turntables
bestselling cartridge line modified specifically for Rega turntables, eliminates the need for spacers / shims
Ortofon

2MR Low Profile Cartridge for Rega Turntables

from $109.99

from $109.99

Ortofon: QBert OM DJ Cartridge Mounted on SH-4 Headshell
Ortofon: QBert OM Cartridge Mounted on SH-4 Headshell
specially designed for scratching + active djing, pre-mounted on headshell
Ortofon

QBert OM DJ Cartridge Mounted on SH-4 Headshell

$175.99

$175.99

Ortofon: Super OM 5E Cartridge
Ortofon: Super OM 5E Cartridge
staple entry-level hi-fi cartridge with elliptical stylus, 'Super' = upgraded internal engine
Ortofon

Super OM 5E Cartridge

$99.99

$99.99

Audio-Technica: AT-XP3/H DJ Mounted Cartridge Headshell / Cartridge Combo Kit
high level output + strong tracking force suitable for DJing, pre-mounted
Audio-Technica

AT-XP3/H DJ Mounted Cartridge Headshell / Cartridge Combo Kit

$95.00

$95.00

Ortofon: Concorde MKII Scratch DJ Cartridge - Single
high output + tracking ability, fully redesigned MKII model
Ortofon

Concorde MKII Scratch DJ Cartridge - Single

$173.99

$173.99

Turntable Lab: Hi-Fi Headshell Pre-Mounted for Listening
choose from our favorite Ortofon 2M cartridges + we'll mount it on audiophile grade Jelco-style headshell
Turntable Lab

Hi-Fi Headshell Pre-Mounted for Listening

from $129.95

from $129.95

Audio-Technica: AT-VM95SH Phono Cartridge (w/ Shibata Stylus)
audiophile cart w/ Shibata stylus, outstanding tonal quality
Audio-Technica

AT-VM95SH Phono Cartridge (w/ Shibata Stylus)

$219.00

$219.00

Ortofon: QBert OM Cartridge Mounted on SH-4 Headshell (Pair)
specially designed for scratching + active djing, pre-mounted on headshells
Ortofon

QBert OM DJ Cartridge Mounted on SH-4 Headshell (Pair)

$351.98

$351.98

Jico: J44D / Improved / Nude / Cartridge (J-AAC0620, M44G Clone)
Shure clone for mixing + recording, made in Japan
Jico

J44D / Improved / Nude / Cartridge (J-AAC0620, M44G Clone)

$129.99

$129.99

Grado: Prestige DJ200i Cartridge
DJ style cartridge w/ high polished diamond tip
Grado

Prestige DJ200i Cartridge

$150.00

$150.00

Audio-Technica: AT-VM95SP/H Headshell/Cartridge Combo Kit (for 78 RPM Records)
dual magnet cart designed for 78 RPM mono records, pre-mounted
Audio-Technica

AT-VM95SP/H Headshell/Cartridge Combo Kit (for 78 RPM Records)

$119.00

$119.00

Grado: Prestige Gold Cartridge
hi-fi audiophile cartridge
Grado

Prestige Gold Cartridge

$260.00

$260.00

Nagaoka: MP-150H Cartridge Mounted on Headshell
Nagaoka: MP-150H Cartridge Mounted on Headshell
nude diamond stylus model w/ headshell made in Japan
Nagaoka

MP-150H Cartridge Mounted on Headshell

$419.95

$419.95

Sumiko: Moonstone MM Phono Cartridge
affordable high-end cartridge, hand-crafted in Japan
Sumiko

Moonstone MM Phono Cartridge

$349.00

$349.00

Jico: Omnia J44A-7 / DJ / SD / Improved / Cartridge Mounted
Shure M447 DJ cartridge clone w/ synthetic diamond stylus, made in Japan
Jico

Omnia J44A-7 / DJ / SD / Improved / Cartridge Mounted

$179.99

$179.99

Sumiko: Olympia MM Phono Cartridge
mid-range audiophile cartridge, step up from Rainier
Sumiko

Olympia MM Phono Cartridge

$219.00

$219.00

Clearaudio: Concept V2 MM Phono Cartridge
aluminum casing, superior engineering
Clearaudio

Concept V2 MM Phono Cartridge

$350.00

$350.00

Grado: Prestige Green P-Mount Cartridge
popular audiophile listening cart, hand-assembled in Brooklyn
Grado

Prestige Green P-Mount Cartridge

$125.00

$125.00

Ortofon: White Scratch OM DJ Cartridge Pre-Mounted on Blue SH-4 Headshell
designed for scratching + active mixing, matching headshell
Ortofon

White Scratch OM DJ Cartridge Pre-Mounted on Blue SH-4 Headshell

$185.99

$185.99

Audio-Technica: VM520EB Cartridge Mounted On AT-HS10BK Headshell (VM520EB/H) - (Open Box Special)
lab pick
audiophile cartridge w/ elliptical stylus
Audio-Technica

VM520EB Cartridge Mounted On AT-HS10BK Headshell (VM520EB/H) - (Open Box Special)

Sale $119.00 $169.00

Sale $119.00 $169.00

Ortofon: Concorde MKII Twin Digital Cartridge - Twin Pack
high output for both digital + vinyl djing, fully redesigned MKII model
Ortofon

Concorde MKII Twin Digital Cartridge - Twin Pack

$345.99

$345.99

Nagaoka: MP-150 Cartridge
Nagaoka: MP-150 Cartridge
nude diamond stylus model, made in Japan
Nagaoka

MP-150 Cartridge

$359.95

$359.95

Audio-Technica: AT-VM95SP Dual Moving Magnet Cartridge (78 RPM Mono)
designed for 78 RPM mono records
Audio-Technica

AT-VM95SP Cartridge (78 RPM Mono)

$89.00

$89.00

Ortofon: 2M Black Cartridge Mounted on SH-4 Headshell (Black)
top of the line audiophile listening cartridge, conveniently pre-mounted
Ortofon

2M Black Cartridge Mounted on SH-4 Headshell (Black)

$799.99

$799.99

Cartridge Accessories

Turntable Lab: Conductive Stylus Cleaning Brush w/Cover
lab pick
dry + wet stylus cleaner, removable cover
Turntable Lab

Conductive Stylus Cleaning Brush w/ Cover

Sale from $14.95 $31.95

Sale from $14.95 $31.95

Denon: Replacement Stylus for DP-300F Turntable
Denon: Replacement Stylus for DP-300F Turntable
replacement for DP-300F, DP-400, DP-450USB
Denon

Replacement Stylus for DP-300F Turntable

$79.95

$79.95

Ortofon: Stylus Pressure Gauge
Ortofon: Stylus Pressure Gauge
simple tool to determine stylus tracking force
Ortofon

Stylus Pressure Gauge

$15.99

$15.99

Ortofon: Cartridge Alignment Tool
Ortofon: Cartridge Alignment Tool
ensures proper alignment, helps eliminate tracking error
Ortofon

Cartridge Alignment Tool

$10.00

$10.00

GrooveWasher: SC1 Stylus Cleaning Kit
GrooveWasher: Stylus Care System
lab pick
keep your needle clean + vinyl sounding great
GrooveWasher

SC1 Stylus Cleaning Kit

$17.95

$17.95

Ortofon: Stylus Brush
Ortofon: Stylus Brush
keep your needle in top shape
Ortofon

Stylus Brush

$19.99

$19.99

GrooveWasher: MONDO Vinyl Record & Stylus Care Kit
GrooveWasher: MONDO Vinyl Record & Stylus Care Kit
complete wet record cleaning + stylus care set w/ display block + splash towel
GrooveWasher

MONDO Vinyl Record & Stylus Care Kit

$99.95

$99.95

GrooveWasher: RSC Record & Stylus Care System
GrooveWasher: Stylus Care System
complete wet record cleaning + stylus care set
GrooveWasher

RSC Record & Stylus Care System

$24.95

$24.95

Ortofon: SH-4 Headshell - Black
lab pick
headshell upgrade, metallic construction + long finger lift
Ortofon

SH-4 Headshell - Black

$51.99

$51.99

Audio-Technica: AT617a Turntable Stylus Cleaner
lab pick
gel-style cleaner, gently removes dirt from stylus tip
Audio-Technica

AT617a Turntable Stylus Cleaner

$39.00

$39.00

Audio-Technica: AT-607a Turntable Cartridge Stylus Cleaner
lab pick
improves performance + extends stylus life
Audio-Technica

AT607a Turntable Cartridge Stylus Cleaner

$17.00

$17.00

Audio-Technica: AT6003R Turntable Cartridge Storage Case
lab pick
unique capsule cover design, holds up to 3 mounted headshells
Audio-Technica

AT6003R Turntable Cartridge Storage Case

$39.00

$39.00

Mobile Fidelity: LP-9 Stylus Cleaner
lab pick
formulated to clean + lubricate your stylus, small stylus brush included
Mobile Fidelity

LP-9 Stylus Cleaner

$25.00

$25.00

Technics: Replacement Headshell for SL-1200MK7 / All 1200s Models (TYL0331)
Technics: Replacement Headshell for SL-1200MK7 / All 1200s Models (TYL0331)
lab pick
official Technics part, fits all 1200 models
Technics

Replacement Headshell for SL-1200MK7 / All 1200s Models (TYL0331)

$119.95

$119.95

Ortofon: SH-4 Headshell - Blue
lab pick
headshell upgrade, metallic construction + long finger lift
Ortofon

SH-4 Headshell - Blue

$51.99

$51.99

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