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Ortofon Windfeld Ti

Stylus: Integrated
Series: Exclusive Series
Type: MC
Stylus Shape: Replicant[ radii (mil / µm) r/R 5/100 µm ]
Class: High-End

Weight & Dimensions (H×W×D): 11 g
Output Voltage: 0.2 mV
Frequency Response: 10–50 000 Hz
Channel Separation: 25 dB
Channel Balance: ≤ 0.5 dB
Recommended Load: > 10 Ω
Tracking Force: 2.0–2.5 g (nominal 2.3 g)
VTA: 23°
Compliance Value: 13 × 10⁻⁶ cm/dyne
Cantilever: boron

Additional Info

Non-replaceable stylus (integrated), retip only. Nude Ortofon Replicant 100 (special polished) on a boron cantilever; internal impedance (DC) 7 Ω; channel separation: 25 dB (1 kHz), 20 dB (15 kHz)

add 01/26/2026 · upd. 01/26/2026