10 Best Phono Cartridge of December 2025

• VM95 Series dual Magnet cartridge with 0.6 mil Conical stylus
• Aluminum cantilever
• Specially wound coils increase output voltage
• Durable low-resonance polymer Housing
• Threaded inserts in cartridge body enable cartridge to be mounted to headshell with just two screws - no nuts required

Audio-Technica

• Note: This part of the stylus is extremely delicate and can bend from any slight force
• VM95 Series dual Magnet cartridge with 0.3 x 0.7 mil Elliptical stylus
• Specially wound coils increase output voltage and Aluminum cantilever
• Threaded inserts in cartridge body enable cartridge to be mounted to head shell with just two screws - no nuts required
• Universal 1/2"-mount head shell for 4-pin Turntable cartridges

Audio-Technica

• 0. 3 x 0. 7 mil elliptical cartridge designed specifically to fit linear format P-mount turntables
• Features Audio-Technica’s unique dual moving magnet construction
• Para-toroidal coil construction assures an excellent sonic clarity and wide channel separation
• Compatible with linear tracking turntables with T4P plug-in connectors, no matter the brand

Audio-Technica

Grado

• Equipped with dual magnets that match the left and right channels in the stereo record groove for outstanding channel separation and extended frequency response
• MicroLine stylus traces record grooves with incredible accuracy, resulting in nuanced audio reproduction that elliptical and conical styli simply can’t match
• Stylus’s multilevel shape also wears better than other styli, while reducing the wear on your records
• Paratoroidal coils improve generating efficiency
• Center shield plate between the left and right channels reduces crosstalk
• Durable low-resonance polymer cartridge housing

Audio-Technica

• Moving Magnet architecture compatible with nearly any phono stage
• Stylus upgreadeable to Olympia or Moonstone

Sumiko

• Latest enhancements provide improved performance - Twin magnet system
• Turntable Cartridge - compatible with most turntables - standard mount
• Outer housing dampening technique - 4 high purity copper wire coils
• THIS IS A STANDARD MOUNT, 4 WIRES TO CONECT - NOT PMOUNT - See image for connection
• 4OurEars is the exclusive Authorized US Dealer of Grado on Amazon - Manufacturers Warranty applicable in US only

Grado

• Universal fit for most turntables
• Upgrade from stock cartridges
• The Ortofon 2M Red is an all-purpose cartridge that delivers open, dynamic sound with a slight touch of warmth
• The Ortofon 2M Red features an Elliptical diamond
• Can be upgraded with an Ortofon Stylus 2M Blue

Ortofon

• VM95 Series dual Magnet cartridge with 0.3 x 0.7 mil Elliptical stylus
• Aluminum cantilever
• Specially wound coils increase output voltage
• Durable low-resonance polymer Housing
• Threaded inserts in cartridge body enable cartridge to be mounted to headshell with just two screws - no nuts required

Audio-Technica

• TRACKS YOUR RECORDS' GROOVES ACCURATELY - The Audio-Technica AT85EP is a dual moving magnet cartridge with 0.3 x 0.7 mil elliptical diamond stylus. It delivers high clarity audio due to its precise tracking along the grooves of your LP or vinyl record, even at higher frequencies.
• REPRODUCES DETAILED AUDIO - This cartridge features a wide channel separation of 20dB and 20Hz~20kHz of frequency response, ensuring you get the most accurate audio reproduction.
• PROVIDES DISTORTION-FREE SOUND - This dual moving magnet cartridge utilizes 400 mH coil inductance, which transmits subtle sonic details with pure clarity and free of distortion.
• OFFERS USAGE FLEXIBILITY - The AT85EP cartridge is designed for P-mount (plug-in) turntables. You can quickly plug it into the end of the tonearm, then secure it with a single screw. This cartridge can be used on Audio-Technica, Hitachi, and Pioneer linear tracking turntables with T4P plug-in connectors.
• INCLUDES - Audio-Technica AT85EP Dual Moving Magnet Cartridge. Blucoil Audio Carbon Fiber Anti-Static Cleaning Brush for Vinyl/LP Records.

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