Ortofon Concorde Elektro Twin Pack Cartridge

Advantages: lighweight, slimline, durable, reasonable cheap, very good quality.
Disadvantages: lightweight, slimline, some Djs do prefer bigger and heavier cartridges and styluses.

...As a Hip Hop Dj for over 10 years I have always used Ortofon, personally I think they make the best cartridges and styluses, because they are slimline, it makes it easier to find particular grooves on records, especially when trying to find a groove quickly not just cueing. Other cartridges are a lot more bulkier, which can make it hard to see exactly where you are putting the stylus. I am definitley buying the Q-Bert Stylus though, The last set of Ortofon styluses I bought was in 2005. A pair for teaching at youth clubs (so they are robust!!!) and a pair for home and club use. They can last a long time. On the reaI though. I do have only one stylus left though. Due to me being RECKLESS.... Read review

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Advantages: Holds the record/Loud output/Long life/Easy to put onto cartridge
Disadvantages: None that I can think of

...I have been a club Dj for 12 years and have played with/for: Mick Jagger Pras (Fugees) Q-Bert DJ Hype Microsoft McDonalds Heineken and much, much more: yeodie.com myspace.com/yeodie I believe Ortofon styluses are the best, overall. = Colour: U nfortunately, only PINK... but this really helps finiding it easier, if you drop it on the floor in the Dj booth. Cost: USD35 First released: 2001 Output: Louder than any others out there I've tried. Packaging: See-thru, square box. Material: Plastic casing holds the medal tip of the stylus. * This plastic casing can crack, so be gentle... Compatabilty: Can be used with all other Ortofon cartridges of the same shape as the Scratch cartridges and vise versa. Shelf life: If you Dj 3 nights/week and don't scratch, they will easily last 1... Read review

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Advantages: Cheap, rock solid, loverly finishes, great hardware
Disadvantages: need car to move around, neighbours! not to much of an image boost

.... Where as with the wraped exports, it would just bounce off. With the bass drum i have cut 2 holes in the resonant head and have no packing in it what so ever, and its a beast! Super loud and a mega low thud that you can feel deep inside your chest. Very nice. And my snare is a little bit special to. I read on the internet that 'vented' snares are louder and more responsive. All it is is just a normal snare with loads of holes in the shell. So with the help of a friend and a drill, 4 3" holes now grace the shell. This makes it super loud with a really high 'crack' type sound and matches the bass drum superbly. The toms have been tuned so the 12 produces a almost timbale like ringing tone. The floor tom is tuned really low and when mic'd up sounds like some ones rippin off you head! The hi-hat stand is superb. Giving loads of adjustment... Read review

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