RADAR is a price search engine. We link to the original listing — we never sell direct. Transactions happen on the source site.
Offered is „MC20 MKII, NOS“ by Ortofon as exhibit from the category „Pick-up MC“ on audio-markt.de - the online market place for high-end. The advert with the number 8993262786 ends on 06.11.2026 at 22:21 o'clock.
At €400, this sits above the usual used range for this cartridge and reads as a bit ambitious rather than a bargain. Against the recent comparable market, it’s well over the median €295 and also above the 75th percentile at €348, so I’d only call it sensible if the condition, stylus life, and provenance are unusually strong.
That said, the MC 20 MK II is a respected moving-coil with a lively, finely detailed presentation and good tracking when properly set up, so there’s real appeal here for the right arm and phono stage. If it’s genuinely clean, low-hours, and comes with solid documentation or a fresh re-tip history, the premium is easier to justify; otherwise, buyers should expect room to negotiate.
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.
See all Ortofon listings on RADAR.
Kleinanzeigen
New
Reverb
↓ 5%
Kleinanzeigen
Excellent
DE
Marktplaats
ES
audio-markt.de
New
audio-markt.de
Good
