Two popular stereo cartridge headshells compared by design, style and price. Ortofon and Technics are both excellent, but what are the important difference?
The Ortofon is a little heavier and higher because the ortofon om red ,blue etc is higher than most other pu's. The Technics headshell is an Audio Technica product and costs 100 danish kroner = 15 usd.
@Hi-Fi..Wow...nice cartridges!! Yes..the Ortofon definitely has much bigger finger lift. I have Ortofon Super OM20 and Super OM30. I love the OM30. Thanks so much for stopping by and leaving a comment !! Enjoy the music!
I have the 'Big Finger' with a 2M Red on my very old Technics turntable - I love the sound but the finger doesn't fit under the cover of the turntable.
I use the Audio Technics HS-10, and I like it a lot more than the usual Technics style. But it does require twisting the cartridge (AT100E with VMN40ML) in the head shell to align it on a Technics S arm, just like every headshell I’ve tried.
It's impossible for me the Ortofon headshell in any local Toronto stores and was told repeatedly it was a special order. So I ordered from BHPhoto for it's better price, and they said it was in stock. Now I find out its on backorder with them.
I have two of these Ortofons. One for my 2M Silver MM, and the other for my Fidelity Research MC. They’re simply elegant , functional and help reduce the overhang of my tonearm. The best part is the lift. I’ll never understand why some quite expensive tables have arms with stumpy headshells. My stylus is of value!
Hey buddy long time no hear from you. Glad you're still kickin. I remember way back when you review the big Larry flashlight. Keith Kuhn KK Motion Pictures also on TH-cam
@@gattigail sure I have a few videos on there I don't know which ones you saw about my cat but I will see if I can send you some . can you send me your email ?
Try typing into TH-cam. Keith Kuhn barking cat. Then try KK Motion Pictures hiking There may be a couple cat videos there for you. Keith Kuhn From Ohio
What i hate about this system is that the headshell is pulled into the arm with only one pin on top. As a consequence it never sits truly straight into / onto the arm. The rubber gasket makes things worse..
I have both head shells but prefer the Nagaoka HS with the MP-150 cart. Amazing quality and sound.
The Ortofon is a little heavier and higher because the ortofon om red ,blue etc is higher than most other pu's. The Technics headshell is an Audio Technica product and costs 100 danish kroner = 15 usd.
Really enjoy your videos. With my older fingers, the Ortofon would probably do me good! Love my 2M Blue, and 2M Bronze catridges.
@Hi-Fi..Wow...nice cartridges!! Yes..the Ortofon definitely has much bigger finger lift. I have Ortofon Super OM20 and Super OM30. I love the OM30. Thanks so much for stopping by and leaving a comment !! Enjoy the music!
I was hoping for a sound comparison....I have swapped the Technics for Ortofon with LVB250....remarkable improvement!
I have the 'Big Finger' with a 2M Red on my very old Technics turntable - I love the sound but the finger doesn't fit under the cover of the turntable.
The same design as the Technics headshell it is available from Audio Technica, it's model AT-HS1! Got them and they're very nice indeed!
Great Video and thanks for sharing your knowledge !
Glad you enjoyed it!
I use the Audio Technics HS-10, and I like it a lot more than the usual Technics style. But it does require twisting the cartridge (AT100E with VMN40ML) in the head shell to align it on a Technics S arm, just like every headshell I’ve tried.
It's impossible for me the Ortofon headshell in any local Toronto stores and was told repeatedly it was a special order. So I ordered from BHPhoto for it's better price, and they said it was in stock. Now I find out its on backorder with them.
Sell me one
I have two of these Ortofons. One for my 2M Silver MM, and the other for my Fidelity Research MC. They’re simply elegant , functional and help reduce the overhang of my tonearm. The best part is the lift. I’ll never understand why some quite expensive tables have arms with stumpy headshells. My stylus is of value!
Very nice video Sir
Do you suggest a Universal sort of Headshell for Technics SL-1200 G.
Yeah, the Technics headshell is very pretty.
It has 3 racing holes to add lightness too.
Yeah I agree
With the 52mm overhang on most Technics decks I can only get proper cart alignment with the proper Technics headshell.
What model do you use? I have a 1700mk2 and do not have this issue
Hey buddy long time no hear from you.
Glad you're still kickin.
I remember way back when you review the big Larry flashlight.
Keith Kuhn
KK Motion Pictures also on TH-cam
Hey Buddy....I stopped by your channel the other day. Can you make more videos about your cat? I love your cat !!
@@gattigail
sure I have a few videos on there I don't know which ones you saw about my cat but I will see if I can send you some .
can you send me your email ?
Try typing into TH-cam.
Keith Kuhn barking cat.
Then try
KK Motion Pictures hiking
There may be a couple cat videos there for you.
Keith Kuhn
From Ohio
You can buy fancier gold plated cables if you wish.
I've got Vestax head shells, it's similar to the Ortfon; much simpler.
Yes .. I was thinking about getting better head shell cables. 👍
@@gattigail Turntablelab.com in New York has them.
Great review thanks! What cartridge do you use with your Technics head?
Hey...thanks!
Ortofon Super OM30
Audio Technica AT7V
Shure M95ED
Shure M97xE
...not liking the M97xE too much
Will the second one fit my kam ddx 750
Im not sure....to be honest
What i hate about this system is that the headshell is pulled into the arm with only one pin on top.
As a consequence it never sits truly straight into / onto the arm.
The rubber gasket makes things worse..