Phono cartridge Ortofon 520 Mk II

Name: Phono cartridge Ortofon 520 Mk II
Brand: https://soundslife.art/en/ortofon
SKU: 520-MkII
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520-MkII

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Ortofon 520 MK II is a MM cartridge created on the basis of models of the past years popular with music lovers around the world. This cartridge has excellent compatibility with both new and retro models of vinyl players, including Soviet-made products. They have a phenomenal quality-to-price ratio and are far superior to their closest competitors in terms of sound quality and reliability.

The pickup with a movable magnet Ortofon 520 MK II has a classic design for the company's heads, and is distinguished by a very favorable ratio of quality and price. The Ortofon 520 MK II has an operating frequency range from 20 Hz to 23 kHz, and an elliptical needle sharpening. The radius of the needle tip is 8/18 microns, which ensures accurate reading of audio information from the sound track of a vinyl record. The equivalent weight of the needle tip is 0.3 mg.

The optimal clamping force for the pickup is 1.5 g, and it is recommended to change it in the range from 1.25 to 1.75 g. The exact selection of the clamping value is extremely important to obtain a smooth tonal balance and the highest sound detail, so its correct installation is one of the necessary procedures when setting up a vinyl player. The typical tracking value when setting the recommended downforce value at a frequency of 315 Hz is 70 microns, the recommended angle for the Ortofon 520 MK II needle of 20 degrees also fits into the range of standard values for most pickups.

Another important parameter of the compatibility of the cartridge with the tonearm is dynamic compliance. In the case of the Ortofon 520 MK II, it is 25 microns / mN, thanks to this, the pickup can be installed on most tonearm models, achieving their optimal mutual tuning. In general, all mechanical parameters of the head are close to standard, so setting up a vinyl player equipped with Ortofon 520 MK II will not cause difficulties even for novice users.

At a very modest cost, the Ortofon 510 MK II pickup provides a rich and balanced sound with a good stereo picture. Due to the high quality of manufacture, the head has the necessary reliability for long-term operation as part of a properly configured vinyl player. The body of the Ortofon 510 MK II is painted black, which ensures its good stylistic compatibility with various tonearm models.

Replacement needle for S/s Ortofon Series 520 MKII, 520, 520 P

Features of the Ortofon 520 MK II pickup head

Type	MM
Mounting type	standard (half-inch)
Type of plate	stereo
Characteristics of the needle and the movable system
Type of needle sharpening	elliptical
Brand name of the sharpening	elliptical
Needle sharpening radius	8/18 microns
Tracking angle	20°
Dynamic compliance	25 microns/mN
The reliability of following the needle in the groove (tracability)	70 microns
Downforce range	1.25-1.75 g
Output voltage	more than 3 mV
Frequency response	20 Hz - 23 kHz (+/- 2 / 1,5 dB)
Channel separation	more than 23 dB (1 kHz)
Channel unbalance	less than 1.5 dB
Recommended load resistance	47 com
Recommended load capacity	100 - 400 pF
Weight	5 g