Stylus upgrades can make a huge difference in sound quality. No where is it more apparent than in the Ortofon line. For folks using a Super OM cartridge, the 20, 30, and 40 stylus options are a perfect way to take the sound to the next level. Details on the diamonds below:
20: Nude Elliptical 30: Nude Fine Line 40: Nude FG
Tracking ability at 315Hz at recommended tracking force 90 µm
Compliance, dynamic, lateral 25 µm/mN
Stylus type Nude FG 70
Stylus tip radius r/R 5/70 µm
Equivalent stylus tip mass 0,3 mg
Tracking force range 1,25-1,75 g (12,5-17,5 mN)
Tracking force, recommended 1,5 g (15 mN)
Tracking angle 20°
Stylus colour Black
Recommended for following cartridges OM 40, OM 40 GOLD
Ortofon OM Stylus History Chart
Below is a chart that denotes which styli were sold with which cartridges, past and present. However, keep in mind that all these styli are interchangeable. For expamle, if you have an old Ortofon TM 7U cartridge, you can order a 20 or 30 stylus if you're interested in upgrading. There are differences in the respective anatomies of these cartridges, but upgrading the stylus will yield better results regardless.
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