Cartridge
Phasemation PP-1000 MC Phono Cartridge
My quest for the Phasemation PP-1000 cartridge started four months ago, when I was perusing photos from a good friend’s recent excursion to Asia and the exotic analog setups he saw on his journey. Read More >
Audio Technica AT-OC9/III Phono Cartridge
Audio Technica celebrates its 50th anniversary this year, and part of its new-product lineup includes the brand’s reimagined flagship phono cartridge, the AT-OC9/III. Read More >
Dynavector DV-20X2 Low-Output Moving-Coil Cartridge
Dynavector has been a household name in the phono-cartridge business since the mid-1970s. I have fond (albeit slightly faded) memories of an early generation Dynavector moving-coil cartridge that set me back a couple of C-notes (big bucks for that era). Read More >
SoundSmith Sussurro Paua Cartridge
Two years ago, TONE awarded SoundSmith our Analog Product of the Year award for its cartridge aptly named The Voice, a moving iron design that retails for just under $2,200. Everyone who had a chance to audition it in our reference system was astonished by its ability to deliver such a high level of performance for such a reasonable price. Read More >
Ortofon MC Vivo Cartridge
MC Vivo is not the latest hip-hop sensation, but it’s sensational nonetheless. Read More >
Lyra Atlas Cartridge
Anyone thinking the $9,500 Lyra Atlas merely amounts to high-priced audio jewelry that exceeds a fixed point of diminishing returns couldn’t be more wrong. Read More >
Rega RP9 and Apheta Cartridge
This is a review from way back, issue 10 to be exact. But, as we are just getting our hands on the current RP8, it might be interesting for some of you to revisit our thoughts on the P9 and the excellent Apheta phono cartridge. Read More >
Sumiko Palo Santos Presentation Cartridge
Since many of today’s LPs are mastered from digital sources, many vociferous audiophiles willingly sacrifice dynamics and resolution on the altar of tonality. Yes, the vinyl revolution has an ugly side. Read More >
REVIEW: The Clearaudio DaVinci MC Cartridge
Forget what you know about Clearaudio cartridges of old. Since they brought out the new generation Goldfinger, Clearaudio has been going towards a more-balanced sound. These days, their newfound expertise has trickled down to the $7,500 Titanium and the $5,500 DaVinci. Read More >
Review: The Benz Micro Ruby Z Cartridge
More phono cartridges than I care to remember have passed through my stereos over the past four decades. Given the relentless onslaught of digital media, it’s great to see that Benz Micro has not only stayed in the game but continues to strive for better products. Read More >
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