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This high-end moving-coil cartridge uses the same wood as a Stradivarius violin – and is almost as exclusive
By Harry McKerrell published
The Analog Relax EX700 is similarly exclusive in its pricing

Audio-Technica wants to upgrade your turntable and improve the sound of your vinyl with new cartridges and accessories
By Joe Svetlik published
The new AT33x dual moving coil phono cartridges promise a host of sonic and engineering upgrades over the previous AT33 series.

Nagaoka MP-200
By What Hi-Fi? last updated
Updated Nagaoka’s MP-200 moving magnet cartridge delivers a superb all-round performance that leaves most rivals in the shade.

Sumiko Rainier
By What Hi-Fi? last updated
UPDATED Sumiko’s Rainier MM cartridge proves that musical enjoyment doesn’t have to cost the earth.

Goldring E3
By What Hi-Fi? last updated
UPDATED A well-balanced performer that works well across a wide range of music.

Ortofon MC X30
By Ketan Bharadia published
Ortofon’s MC X30 is a superbly balanced moving coil that ticks all the boxes at its price.

Is innovation in cartridge design dead? I don’t think so
By Ketan Bharadia published
Positive proof that cartridges continue to improve despite appearances to the contrary

"A boron cantilever in a moving-coil cartridge priced below £1000... I think that’s pretty magic." Meet the driving force behind Ortofon's new MC X range
By Ketan Bharadia published
We speak to Ortofon's Product Director, Peter Wieth Hjordt, about the company's new MC X moving coil range and the future of cartridges
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