Product Description

Description of the Q.Bert from the official Ortofon website:

Co-developed by one of the most legendary DJs of all time, the Ortofon Q.Bert provides unsurpassed handling, high output voltage, and low wear characteristics that literally put it in a class of its own.

Turntablists and mix DJs alike will appreciate the strong output of this stylus, coupled with unrivaled tracking ability and sonic characteristics. The Q.Bert features a more subdued high end, which helps to minimize surface noise from worn vinyl, and an accentuated mid-range to help bring scratching to the front of the sound stage.

The Q-Bert has a supreme ability to trace the grooves of your records and it is tailored specifically for scratch. Due to its enomous output, it is perfect for scratch of all music with deep bass frequencies.

Please note, RIOTSOUND is an AUTHORIZED ORTOFON DEALER as well as a direct partner of ORTOFON USA. Every ORTOFON product we sell comes factory sealed and includes an original factory warranty. With nearly a decade of pro-audio retail experience, at RIOTSOUND we offer you the expertise, commitment and attentive customer service to make sure you will be 100% satisfied with your purchase, each and every time. Please shop with confidence and peace of mind.

Shop with an AUTHORIZED ORTOFON DEALER and receive a 1 year warranty on your item:

All of Ortofon’s cartridges are backed by a 1-year guarantee against defects in workmanship and materials when purchased from an authorized Ortofon dealer. Should your item malfunction as a result of faulty materials or workmanship, Ortofon will repair the defect(s) or replace the merchandise. Ortofon’s warranty does not cover expendable items or used/demo items. 

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS: 

• Output voltage at 1000 Hz, 5cm/sec:  11 mV 
• Channel balance at 1 kHz:  1.5 dB 
• Channel separation at 1 kHz:  22 dB 
• Frequency range at – 3dB:  20-18,000 Hz 
• Frequency response:  20-18,000 Hz – 3dB  
• Tracking ability at 315Hz at recommended tracking force:  90 µm 
• Compliance, dynamic, lateral:  12 µm/mN 
• Stylus type:  Spherical 
• Stylus tip radius:  R 18 µm 
• Tracking force range: 2.0 − 4.0 g (20 – 40 mN) 
• Tracking force, recommended:  3.0 g (40 mN) 
• Tracking angle:  20° 
• Internal impedance, DC resistance:  1680 Ohm 
• Internal inductance:  920 mH 
• Recommended load resistance:  47 kOhm 
• Recommended load capacitance:  200−600 pF