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Zum Verkauf steht ein Ortofon T-20 – ein hochwertiger MC-Übertrager (Step-Up Transformer / MC-Vorverstärker) zum Anschluss von Moving-Coil-Tonabnehmern an einen MM-Phono-Eingang. Ortofon ist die wohl renommierteste Marke für analoge Plattenspieler-Technik – ein Muss für jeden Vinyl-Liebhaber.
Eigenschaften:
- Passiver Step-Up-Transformer für MC-Tonabnehmer
- ON / BY-PASS-Druckschalter zum direkten Vergleich MC vs. MM-Eingang
- Cinch-Anschlüsse In/Out auf der Rückseite
- Hochwertiges Aluminium-/Stahlgehäuse in Silber/Schwarz
- Kompakte Bauform – passt überall hin
Zustand: Gebraucht, voll funktionsfähig. Optischer Zustand siehe Bilder.
Übergabe: Abholung oder Versand gegen Aufpreis möglich.
Privatverkauf – keine Rücknahme, kein Umtausch, keine Garantie oder Gewährleistung gemäß EU-Verbraucherrecht.
A tidy fair buy with a small premium for condition and completeness. At €179, it sits just above the €175 median and only a touch over the €176 75th percentile, so this is not a bargain, but it is still firmly in normal used-market territory.
This kind of transformer is valued for giving moving-coil cartridges a quieter, more natural front end than many active phono stages, and the excellent condition matters because these boxes are usually bought to stay in service for years. If it is complete with the right cables and has been tested quietly, the extra €3 over the top quartile is easy to justify for a clean example.
Independent perspective — not a price guarantee. Always verify condition, accessories and provenance before purchase.
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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