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Ortofon MC20 MkII Moving Coil Cartridge – Vintage Original – For RetipOffered here is an original Ortofon MC20 MkII moving-coil cartridge, a respected vintage model from Ortofon known for its refined sound, excellent detail retrieval, and classic Danish engineering.The MC20 series has long been appreciated by analog enthusiasts for its balanced and musical performance, making it a desirable cartridge among collectors and vinyl listeners restoring high-quality vintage turntable systems.The cartridge body has been tested and confirmed to be working, making it an excellent candidate for professional retipping or stylus replacement, which is common practice with moving-coil cartridges of this type.Once properly retipped, this cartridge has the potential to deliver the detailed and dynamic sound that the MC20 series is known for.Condition• Cartridge body tested and confirmed working• Stylus requires replacement or professional retipping• Good overall vintage condition• No cracks or structural damage observed• Connector pins straight and in proper working order• Light cosmetic wear consistent with ageDetails• Brand: Ortofon• Model: MC20 MkII• Type: Moving Coil (MC) cartridge• Vintage original cartridge• Made in Denmark• Stylus requires replacement / retippingShipping & Handling• Ships within 1 business day after payment• Tracking number provided• Carefully packed to ensure safe and secure deliveryImportantPlease review all photos carefully, as they form part of the item description.You will receive exactly the item shown in the pictures.Due to the stylus condition, this cartridge is being sold for retipping or stylus replacement.
At US$95, this Ortofon MC 20 MK II is a genuine bargain, sitting far below the 25th percentile of US$157 and nearly half the median of US$219 from your own listings database. Even compared to external market data—where refurbished units recently sold around US$200 and used ones near US$234—this price is a steal, making it an exceptional buying opportunity for any vinyl enthusiast.
This cartridge is well-regarded as a budget-friendly moving coil option that delivers smooth, detailed sound with better tonal balance than many entry-level alternatives. Its low output (0.2mV) and 10 Ohm load impedance make it ideal for systems with a good step-up transformer or preamp, and at this price, it offers significant upside for those upgrading from magnetic cartridges. With no mentioned condition issues or missing accessories, this clean listing represents a smart, low-risk entry into moving coil performance.
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Ortofon: A Century of Precision Sound
Ortofon traces its lineage to October 9, 1918, when Danish engineers Axel Petersen and Arnold Poulsen founded the Electrical Phono Film Company in Copenhagen. The name itself derives from Greek, meaning "correct sound"—a philosophy that has guided the company's trajectory for over a century. Initially focused on synchronized sound film technology, Ortofon pivoted to audio reproduction after 1945, when the superior recording quality of new cutting equipment revealed the inadequacy of existing playback systems. This gap sparked the development of the pioneering Ortofon mono pickup in 1948, establishing the foundation for the company's future dominance.
Today, Ortofon is the world's largest manufacturer of magnetic cartridges for phonograph turntables, producing approximately 500,000 units annually. The company's product portfolio centers exclusively on phono cartridges—both moving magnet and moving coil designs—with over 300 distinct models developed since 1948. This singular focus reflects deep specialization rather than diversification, positioning Ortofon as a micro-mechanical specialist rather than a broad-based audio manufacturer.
Ortofon occupies the high-end segment of the audio market, commanding respect among vinyl enthusiasts and professional studios alike. The brand benefits from Denmark's established reputation for acoustic engineering and industrial design, supported by in-house research and development. For discerning turntable owners, Ortofon cartridges represent the gold standard—a heritage brand whose century-long commitment to cartridge excellence remains unmatched in the industry.
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