Ortofon Rondo Blue Moving Coil (MC) Cartridge

The Rondo Blue cartridge sound is defined to be more expressive and will distinguish higher from lower pitched instruments - yet well controlled by the influence of wooden material.

The Nude FG 70 diamond is here mounted on a cylindrical aluminum cantilever again revealing a very flat frequency response passing 20 kHz including very high tracking ability at recommended tracking force of just 2, 3 gram.

We find the sound picture will tend to suit customers liking orchestral music as well as smaller groups of instruments like chamber music smaller choirs and solo instruments.

Recommended load- depending on volume or dynamic in music might be around 50 Ohm or even lower.

About Moving Coil Cartridges
Contrary to other types of phono catridges, the moving coil principle is not suited for mass production. Each of the four coils contains between 11 an 24 turns of wire, depending on model, and has to be wound by hand under a microscope. The wire itself is much thinner than a human hair. The high degree of craftsmanship involved is one of the "secrets" behind Ortofon's reputation.

Ortofon Rondo Blue Moving Coil (MC) Cartridge Technical data

Output voltage at 1000 Hz, 5cm/sec. 500 µV
Channel balance at 1 kHz 1,5 dB
Channel separation at 1 kHz 25 dB
Channel separation at 15 kHz 18 dB
Frequency range at - 3dB 20-35.000 Hz
Frequency response 20-20.000 Hz ±1,5 dB
Tracking ability at 315Hz at recommended tracking force *) 85 µm
Compliance, dynamic, lateral 15 µm/mN
Stylus type Nude FG70, aluminium cantilever
Stylus tip radius r/R 5/70 µm
Tracking force range 2-2,5 g (20-25 mN)
Tracking force, recommended 2,3 g (23 mN)
Tracking angle 20°
Internal impedance, DC resistance 6 Ohm
Recommended load impedance 10-200 Ohm
Cartridge body material Grinded wood/Resin comp.
Cartridge colour Blue
Cartridge weight 10.5 g

Ortofon - The World Leader in the Cartridge Industry

With over 90 years at the forefront of the sound reproduction industry, Ortofon's excellence in design and technology is evident in their cartridge range.

Founded in Copenhagen in 1918, the company's first moving coil cartridge was developed in 1948. Over 300 different designs have flowed from the Danish company since that time - each one proudly displaying Ortofon's technical prowess.

Experienced workers operating automated machinery ensure an incredibly high standard across the quality range, with consumers and industry professionals across the world recognising them as the pinnacle of cartridge design.

From entry-level through to pure audiophile bliss, Ortofon has the perfect cartridge for your turntable.

All new purchased Ortofon products are backed by a guarantee against defects in workmanship and materials when purchased from an official, authorized Ortofon Distributor, such as Aussie Hi Fi.