A Low-mass Moving Magnet Cartridge Built for Performance
Ortofon built the OM series with the simple goal of creating a future-proof moving magnet (MM) cartridge platform that, in and of itself, will be an immediate upgrade to your turntable. Part of the OM’s DJ performance lineup, the OM Scratch White cartridge and stylus deliver balanced, detailed playback with durability and tracking optimized for live performance. Designed for easy mounting on both top- and bottom-mount headshells, the low‑mass OM body features a cleverly integrated removable weight plate, allowing you to match standard or low-mass tonearms without fuss. Best of all, the cartridge remains compatible with a full range of Ortofon styli, making it easy to further optimize the cartridge for the nuances of your setup.
Ortofon: raising the bar
At Sweetwater, Ortofon commands respect. Started in 1918 by two Danish engineers, Ortofon's early years saw the development and refinement of film sound equipment. The company introduced its first high-fidelity moving-coil cartridge in 1948. Fast-forwarding to the 1980s, Ortofon claimed the high ground in the burgeoning DJ industry with the original Concorde moving-magnet cartridges, which became an industry standard. Today, Ortofon is an industry leader in the production of equipment for DJ and home audio turntables alike, designing next-generation cartridges and styli that raise the bar for superior sound reproduction and groove handling.
Ortofon OM Scratch White Features:
- Modular replacement turntable cartridge and stylus optimized for performance
- Removable weight plate optimizes compatibility with standard and low-mass tonearms
- Low-mass MM design ensures broad system and phono preamp compatibility while improving tracking, response, and performance
- Interchangeable stylus platform allows easy performance upgrades without replacing the cartridge
- Simple mounting and alignment on top-mount and bottom-mount headshells
