Ortofon Stylus 10

Introducing the Ortofon STYLUS 10 Phono Cartridge Stylus

The Ortofon STYLUS 10 is a phono cartridge stylus for turntables, equipped with an elliptical diamond tip that ensures exceptional precision when reading the grooves of your vinyl records. Its size of 0.3 x 0.7 mil (r/R 8/18 µm) allows it to accurately capture the finest details of the recording.

It offers a frequency response of 20 Hz to 20,000 Hz, meaning it can faithfully reproduce the entire audible sound spectrum for the human ear. Additionally, it features a channel separation of 22 dB at 1 kHz, ensuring excellent stereo imaging. The STYLUS 10 is designed for a tracking force of 1.5 g +/- 0.25 g, which guarantees accurate playback while reducing wear on your records. It also has a vertical tracking angle of 20 degrees, optimal for precise tracking.

Compatible with the following cartridges:

• Ortofon Super OM 10, OM 10, OMP 10, OMB 10, OMT 10, LM 10
• Concorde 10, Concorde EC 10, TM 10H, LMB 12, SMB 12, LMA 12

Sound Performance

The STYLUS 10 is renowned for its ability to deliver a clear and detailed sound. Users have highlighted that the sound is spacious, with superb mids and highs, and good separation. It is also described as having excellent tracking ability and solid overall performance. It is also possible to enhance the performance of the STYLUS 10 by replacing it with an OM20 or OM30 stylus, which can bring a significant improvement in sound quality.

Product Benefits

• Wide frequency response for faithful reproduction of the sound spectrum
• Excellent channel separation for quality stereo imaging
• Optimized tracking force to minimize record wear
• Clear and detailed sound, with superb mids and highs
• Possibility of improvement by replacing the stylus with a higher-end model
• Manufactured by Ortofon, a company renowned for the quality of its products.

Technical Specifications

Diamond

• Shape: elliptical
• Color: black
• Tip radius: 8 / 18 µm (r / R)

Playback Parameters

• Frequency response: 20 - 20,000 Hz ± 3 dB
• Tracking amplitude: 60 µm (at 315 Hz with recommended tracking force)
• Lateral dynamic compliance: 20 µm / mN
• Tracking angle: 20°

Tracking Force

• Recommended range: 12.5 - 17.5 mN
• Optimal force: 15 mN