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Ortofon Rondo Blue Low Output MC Phono Cartridge
MC Rondo Blue Technical Data:
Output voltage at 1000 Hz, 5cm/sec.: 500 µV Channel balance at 1 kHz: 1,5 dB Channel separation at 1 kHz: 25 dB Channel separation at 15 kHz: 18 dB Frequency range: 20-35.000 Hz Frequency response: 20-20.000 Hz ±1,5 dB FIM distortion at recommended tracking force, DIN 45.542: < 1% Tracking ability at 315Hz at recommended tracking force: 85 µm Compliance, dynamic, lateral: 15 µm/mN Stylus type: Nude FG70, Al. cantilever Stylus tip radius: r/R 5/70 µm Equivalent stylus tip mass: 0,30 mg Tracking force range: 2-2,5 g (20-25 mN) Tracking force, recommended: 2,3 g (23 mN) Tracking angle: 20° Internal impedance, DC resistance: 6 Ohm Recommended load impedance: 10-200 Ohm Cartridge body material: Grinded wood/Resin com. Cartridge color: Blue Cartridge weight: 10,5 g
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 Ortofon Blue Rondo A La Talk PDF David Price checks out Ortofon's latest range of affordable moving coil cartridges - and visits the factory.
 Ortofon Rondo Blue Phono Cartridge -Sound Stage Ortofon has done a splendid job of maximizing the strengths and minimizing the weaknesses in this reasonably priced cartridge. If you own a bouncy British turntable and want an accurate cartridge to complement it, or if you're just looking to get into analog without breaking the bank, the Rondo Blue may be just the ticket. In fact, there are so many potential purchasers for the Rondo Blue that I hesitate to try to list them all. The wide range of potential applications for this unassuming and affordable cartridge speaks volumes about its success. In the end, if you're looking for a sub-$1000 cartridge with great bass and an exceptionally neutral presentation, be sure to check out the Rondo Blue. Someone pour me a Carlsberg so that I can toast Ortofon's continued success.
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