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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I buy Ortofon cartridges in Canada?
You can buy Ortofon at Vinyl Sound, Toronto, Canada. We carry one of the largest Ortofon selections in the country, including the 2M moving magnet series, the Quintet, Cadenza and MC X moving coil ranges, Concorde DJ cartridges, SPU cartridges, replacement styli, headshells and accessories. Order online for the best price with Canada-wide shipping, or visit our Toronto showroom for expert cartridge matching.
What is Ortofon known for?
Ortofon is a historic Danish audio company founded in 1918, renowned for high-quality phono cartridges. Ortofon developed the first commercial moving coil (MC) cartridges and created iconic designs such as the Concorde, popular with DJs, and the 2M series for hi-fi. The brand focuses on accurate sound reproduction, blending heritage with modern technology, and offers cartridges from accessible entry-level models to reference professional grade.
What is the difference between a moving magnet (MM) and moving coil (MC) cartridge?
A moving magnet cartridge, like the Ortofon 2M series, has higher output, works with almost any phono stage, and usually lets you replace just the stylus, which makes it a practical, high-value choice. A moving coil cartridge, like the Ortofon Quintet, Cadenza or MC X, has lower output and needs more gain, often a dedicated MC phono stage or a step-up transformer, and rewards you with finer detail and resolution. Vinyl Sound can match the right type to your turntable and phono stage.
Which Ortofon 2M cartridge should I choose?
The 2M moving magnet series steps up cleanly. The 2M Red is the ideal accessible entry, the 2M Blue adds detail and refinement, the 2M Bronze moves into audiophile territory, and the 2M Black is the flagship with a Shibata stylus. For Rega and other low-profile turntables, the 2MR versions offer a slimline body that fits without spacers. Many are also available pre-mounted on a headshell. Tell us your turntable and our specialists will recommend the best 2M for you.
Which Ortofon moving coil cartridge is right for me?
Ortofon offers a full ladder of moving coil cartridges. The Quintet series and MC X range are excellent, accessible entries into MC sound, the Cadenza series steps up performance and refinement, and the reference tier includes the Windfeld Ti, MC 90X, MC Verismo, MC Diamond and flagship MC Vertex. There are also dedicated mono MC cartridges and vintage-style SPU models. We match the cartridge to your tonearm, phono stage and budget for the best result.
Do you carry Ortofon Concorde DJ cartridges?
Yes. The Ortofon Concorde is the iconic integrated cartridge and headshell design favoured by DJs. We stock the Concorde Music series in Red, Blue, Bronze and Black, the Concorde Elite, and the Concorde LVB 250, plus classic 5E and 5S models. Their plug-and-play shape makes setup fast on DJ turntables, and higher models track with real hi-fi quality. All available at Vinyl Sound with Canada-wide shipping.
Do you sell Ortofon replacement styli, headshells and accessories?
Yes. One advantage of Ortofon cartridges is that many use a user-replaceable stylus, so you can refresh a worn 2M or OM cartridge instead of replacing the whole unit. We stock the full range of Ortofon replacement styli, plus SH-4 and LH headshells, AS tonearms, ST step-up transformers, tonearm cables, record mats, brushes, stabilizers, alignment tools and stylus gauges, everything you need to set up and maintain your turntable.
Why buy Ortofon from Vinyl Sound in Toronto?
Vinyl Sound in Toronto, Canada carries the complete Ortofon range, from entry 2M and OM cartridges to reference MC and SPU models, all genuine and fully warranted. We help you match the right cartridge, stylus and headshell to your turntable and phono stage, and can pair it with our turntables, phono stages and accessories for a complete analog system. Enjoy the best price and Canada-wide shipping, or visit our Toronto showroom for hands-on advice.
