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Ortofon Valencia
The Ortofon Valencia belongs to the Danish maker's audiophile low output MC cartridges. Its 0.45 mV output requires a dedicated MC phono input or a step up transformer. The Fine Line stylus tracks from 2.2 to 2.7 g with 2.5 g nominal. The stylus is integrated, so a worn diamond means a retip.
- Class:
Audiophile
- Mounting
- standard 1/2"
- Weight & Dimensions (H×W×D)
- 19.5 × 18.5 × 18.0 mm
- Output Voltage
- 0.45 mV
- Frequency Response
- 20–40 000 Hz
- Channel Balance
- ≤ 1.5 dB
- Tracking Force
- 2.2–2.7 g (nominal 2.5 g)
- Compliance Value
- 12 µm/mN
Additional Info
The Ortofon Valencia leans toward a natural, vocal-forward presentation where voices sound warm and unforced. Fine inner detail rides over a quiet, low-noise background that lets soft passages breathe, imaging stays precise without aggression, and bass supports the music without dominating it. Jazz, acoustic and vocal-centric records on modest and refined systems alike reward it. The stylus is integrated, so wear means a retip.
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add 02/07/2026 · upd. 08/02/2026