Can a turntable cartridge be repaired?

A: Yes, unless the internal suspension or coils are damaged from the abuse to the cantilever, we can usually rebuild a cartridge that has this kind of damage.

Can you replace the stylus on a moving coil cartridge?

Styli in Moving Coil (MC) cartridges are non-replaceable. To support our customers, who have accidentally damaged their cartridges or customers who have an out-of-warranty Moving Coil cartridge, Ortofon offers an Exchange service.

How long do moving coil cartridges last?

For moving coil cartridges, the elastomer suspension will dry and become brittle far sooner than that…more like 6 or 8 years depending upon your climate (temperature, humidity, etc). For moving magnet cartridges, this is less of an issue.

Are moving coil cartridges worth it?

They are preferred by audiophiles due to their measurable and subjectively better performance, however. The moving coil cartridge produces a low output level which requires an additional stage of gain to play at sufficient volume.

What is a cantilever on a turntable?

Cartridges turn movement into signal with a magnet attached to the top end of the cantilever (the thin rod with the stylus at its tip). When the stylus moves the cantilever moves the magnet and this induces a voltage in a coil of wire placed very close to it.

Why are moving coil cartridges so expensive?

Turntable cartridges are often one of the most expensive components within a turntable. The main reason is that cartridges are very delicate and precise component to manufacture, high precision is needed since they have a big influence on the sound quality.

Is a moving coil cartridge better than moving magnet?

The inductance and impedance of the signal from a moving coil cartridge is much lower than a moving magnet one so you will have less problem with capacitance- the storing of electrical charge rather than it dissipating.

Can you use a moving coil cartridge on any turntable?

One of the advantages of a moving magnet cartridge is high-output delivery, which typically means it is compatible with almost any phono input on a stereo component.

Should I replace stylus or cartridge?

When to Replace a Cartridge or Stylus Audible signs indicate when it’s time to replace a turntable stylus. If you detect distortion, fuzziness, noise, channel imbalance, spitting, crackle, sibilance, static, or blurring where there hasn’t been any before, then you’re due for a new stylus.

How do you know if your turntable needle is broken?

Check for any sign of visible damage, such as jagged edges or bending of the needle head. If you are aware that the shape of your needle head was rounded, but is now pointed, replace the stylus immediately and do not use it in light of the physical damage that can occur.

Can you take a moving coil cartridge back?

We take cartridges in any condition back regardless of where the cartridge purchase originally took place. NB: Exchange service applies for a wide range of Moving Coil cartridges, both vintage and current models, although with reservation for the models which we no longer have components for.

Can you exchange a moving coil cartridge with Ortofon?

To support our customers, who have accidentally damaged their cartridges or customers who have an out-of-warranty Moving Coil cartridge, Ortofon offers an Exchange service. We take cartridges in any condition back regardless of where the cartridge purchase originally took place.

Is the styli in moving coil ( MC ) cartridge replaceable?

Styli in Moving Coil (MC) cartridges are non-replaceable. To support our customers, who have accidentally damaged their cartridges or customers who have an out-of-warranty Moving Coil cartridge, Ortofon offers an Exchange service.

What kind of repairs can you do on a phono cartridge?

We specialise in repairing phono cartridges. these include moving coil, moving magnet and moving iron cartridges. This varies from retips to completely rebuilding a cartridge from the ground up, repairing and replacing components either from damage or wear.