Ortofone is a Danish company that produces high-end audio products primarily targeted at audiophiles and professional sound engineers. The brand has a reputation for producing high-quality products that offer excellent sound quality and durability.
Ortofone was founded in 1918 by two Danish engineers, Axel Petersen and Arnold Poulsen.
The company initially focused on the development of microphones and equipment for recording and playback of sound.
In the 1950s, Ortofone began producing high-end phono cartridges which quickly gained a reputation for superior sound quality.
Ortofone has continued to focus on the development of high-end audio products including phono cartridges, tonearms, and headphones.
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The MC Anna Diamond is a high-end phono cartridge that offers exceptional sound quality and durability. It is designed for serious audiophiles and professional sound engineers.
The Cadenza Black is a mid-range phono cartridge that offers excellent sound quality and is suitable for both casual listeners and professionals.
The ST-80SE is a tonearm that is designed to work with Ortofone phono cartridges. It offers exceptional sound quality and is built to last.
Moving coil cartridges generally offer a more natural and detailed sound, but can be more expensive. Moving magnet cartridges are more affordable and easier to find, but may not offer the same level of sound quality.
Ortofone prides itself on producing high-end audio products that offer exceptional sound quality and durability. Many audiophiles consider Ortofone products to be among the best in the industry.
Yes, Ortofone offers a limited warranty on all of its products. The length of the warranty varies depending on the product.
Installing an Ortofone phono cartridge or tonearm can be more complicated than installing a standard cartridge or tonearm, but it is usually straightforward enough for most people to do themselves with a little practice and care.
Ortofone products range in price from a few hundred dollars to several thousand dollars.
