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Ortofon Reference Red 1m
Leitermaterialien: 2x Kupfer-Hybrid-Aufbau bestehend aus
1 Ader Ø 0,5mm sauerstofffreiem Reinkupfer (OFC),
2 Adern Ø 0,32mm sauerstofffreiem Reinkupfer (OFC),
7 Adern Ø 0,12mm sauerstofffreiem Reinkupfer mit Titanbeimischung (HiFC™)
mit Baumwolle mechanisch bedämpft
Geflecht- und Folienschirmung
Konfektionierung: RCA/Cinch-Stecker mit vergoldeten Kontakten
Keine Garantie bei privatverkauf.
This is a buyer’s market: €99 is a strong deal for an excellent-condition Reference Red, sitting just above the €93 25th-percentile mark and well below the €147 median from 49 comparable listings. It is comfortably within the market’s better-value end, rather than merely an average price.
The Reference Red is a respectable, well-regarded RCA interconnect, combining OFC and HiFC conductors with substantial shielding and gold-plated plugs. Its character is generally relaxed, warm, dynamic, and reasonably resolving, making it an easy fit for a broad range of systems. At €99, the excellent condition makes this a worthwhile pickup, particularly if the full stereo pair is included and the length suits your setup. Expect sensible refinement and low noise, not miracles—but the value is plainly good.
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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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