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Pro-Ject Pick-IT S2 MM Phono Cartridge
Original price was: £99.£79Current price is: £79. -
Ortofon 2M Red Moving Magnet Cartridge
Original price was: £85.£81Current price is: £81. -
Audio-Technica VM520EB Moving Magnet Cartridge
Original price was: £105.£89Current price is: £89. -
Audio-Technica VM530EN Moving Magnet Cartridge
Original price was: £155.£129Current price is: £129.
More about phono cartridges.
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Phono cartridges are the small but crucial part of a turntable that reads the record groove and turns its movement into an electrical signal. A well-matched cartridge can make a significant difference to the sound of a vinyl system, affecting detail, tracking, tonal balance, stereo imaging and surface noise. Whether you are replacing a worn cartridge, upgrading from an entry-level model or fine-tuning a high-end turntable, choosing the right option is an important part of getting the best from your records.
Our range of phono cartridges includes moving magnet cartridges, moving coil cartridges and specialist stylus profiles designed for different turntables, tonearms and listening preferences. Moving magnet, often shortened to MM, is a popular choice for many vinyl listeners thanks to its practicality, strong output and wide compatibility with phono stages. Moving coil cartridges, or MC cartridges, are often chosen by enthusiasts looking for greater refinement, speed and low-level detail, provided the rest of the system is suitably matched.
When buying a turntable cartridge, it is worth considering more than just price. Tonearm compatibility, cartridge weight, output level, stylus shape and tracking force all play a part in how well it will perform. A cartridge that suits one turntable may not be ideal for another, so proper matching is key. Elliptical, microline, Shibata and other advanced stylus profiles can also affect how the cartridge tracks the groove and retrieves information from the record.
At Premium Sound, we stock phono cartridges for a wide range of vinyl setups, from straightforward replacement cartridges to serious hi-fi upgrades for carefully assembled turntable systems. Explore our selection to find a cartridge that suits your deck, phono stage and the way you like to listen.
