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Ortofon historyOrtofon continuous development since 1918In 1918, Axel Petersen and Arnold Poulsenfounded the Electrical Phono Film Company.Their aim was to explore the possibility of highclassrecording and developing one of the firstsynchronized sound film systems in the world.After the Second World War they revolutionizedthe gramophone industry with a new cuttinghead and soon after realized that there wasactually no existing pickup system that was ableto reproduce the high sound quality the newcutting heads produced. That started the cartridge development that is still ongoing today. Overthe years, Ortofon has developed many ground breaking technologies that were implemented inclassics such as the SPU, SL 15, VMS 20, MC20 Super, Concorde, MC5000 and MC Jubilee.Ortofon’s audio cables are based on Japanese knowledgeand tradition, dating back to the 8 th centuryIn the year of 708, copper was melted for thefirst time in Japan. 37 years later the Japanesestarted to build their enormous “Buddha ofNara”. It is 15.8 m (52.2 feet) tall and weighs380 tons. It took 14 months to produce themolds and used no less than 449 tons ofcopper, 8.5 tons of tin, 2.5 tons of lead and440 kg of gold. Copper’s melting point is at1083° C, and at that time the hottest source,charcoal, had a maximum temperatureof 800° C. With the new technology thetemperature could be raised to 1000° C, andthe melting point of copper was lowered byadding 2% tin: alloys were born.It is this knowledge that Ortofon many yearslater - in 1980 – used when the companystarted to work with different metals’sound in the internal threads of cartridges.Through the 1980s, Ortofon expandedthe experiments with different alloys, andachieved an unprecedented sound quality.In the late 1980s, Ortofon founded itsJapanese subsidiary and obtained accessto a more than 1000 years of tradition andknow-how. The head of the newly formedsubsidiary, had believed for a long time thatthe metal’s purity had an impact on thesound that was transported through thecoils of cartridges. Amongst others, Ortofonfounded a cooperation with Dowa Mining,who was known for making ultra-purecopper (99.999999%), and PCOCC (PureCrystal Ohno Continuous Casting) copperdeveloped by Dr. Ohno from Chiba Instituteof Technology. This unique molding processforms the copper crystals continuouslywithout ruptures of any kind.The positive experiences with replacingthe coil threads in the cartridges with ultrapuremetals gave new inspiration, and thethoughts turned to interconnect and speakercables that are longer than the 3 cm threadtypically used in a MC cartridge. Togetherwith a specialized high-quality audio cablemanufacturer, HRMCS (Helical Round MultiConductor System) cable was developed,which after many hours of listening waschosen as the best and the most neutralsound. Today Ortofon is known as a providerof a proven and recognized range ofinterconnect, speaker and specialty cables.

TSW-6000 Silver6NX-TSW-10106NX-TSW-1010 R6NX-TSW-1010 L6NX-TSW-1010Technical specificationsWith increased focus on creating the bestTechnical specificationsThe low signals from the cartridge are veryConstruction:Conductor material:Terminals:Shield wire material:Cable diameter:Length:Double shielded puresilver wire99.99% silverRhodium platedSilver plated copperØ 10 mm1.2 mpath for the low voltage signals from thecartridge, silver has been chosen to lower theimpedance of the cable, which increases theconductivity of the cable. Together with thedouble high density shields, the signal fromthe cartridge has optimal conditions eventhough it is used in the real world.Conductor material: High purity OFCTerminals:Rhodium platedCable diameter: Ø 10 mmLength:1 x 1.2 mOptions:6NX-TSW-1010 (straight 5 pin)6NX-TSW-1010 L (L shape 5 pin)6NX-TSW-1010 R (RCA terminal)sensitive to electromagnetic induced noisefrom the outside world. Things like mobilephones and home appliances challengethe tonearm cable. With this focus, Ortofonengineers have made a cable comprisedof 7 cores 5N/6N OFC with a tight shieldsurrounding the cores for optimum shieldingThe sound is focused and transparent, whichagainst electrical radiated noise.is well known for silver cables, backed up withThe –L option (Angled DIN to RCA) is usedlong lasting Rhodium plated terminals.where space is an issue.The –R option (RCA to RCA) is the idealsolution for connecting the MC Transformerand Phono pre-amplifier.

Premium 7NX-AIC-X1Reference 905 SilverReference 905 Silver RCAPremium 7NX-AIC-X1 RCAPremium 7NX-AIC-X1 XLRReference 905 Silver XLRTechnical specificationsThe message to Ortofon’s engineering teamTechnical specificationsIt is well known that silver adds focus andConductor size: 2 x 2.1 mm 2Conductor material: 7N OFC, OFC, PCOCCConductor details: 1/0.8, 7/0.32, 5/0.18,15/0.18 and 10/7/0.1 mmTerminals:Rhodium platedDC resistance: Less than 8 Ω/kmDC shield resistance: 500 V/1 minShield:8/0.14/16 mmInsulation:Polyethylene, PVCCable diameter: Ø 21 mmLength:2 x 1.0 mOptions:Premium 7NX-AIC-X1 RCAPremium 7NX-AIC-X1 XLRwas “Make the best interconnect cablewithout any limits!”.After thousands of hours of research, the 7NX-AIC-X1 cable became a reality. This dynamicand highly transparent cable is the result of thegoal to be the best audio cable from knowntechnologies and materials. Its brilliant tonalityand ability to reveal every detail in the musiccelebrates the statement “Accuracy in Sound”perfectly.Conductor size: 2 x 1.76 mm 2Conductor material: Pure silver wire,silver plated wire, OFCConductor details: 7 x 0.32 mmTerminals:RCA: Rhodium platedXLR: Gold platedDC resistance: Less than 11 Ω/kmDC shield resistance: 300 V/1 minShield:16 x 10/0.1 mmInsulation:Polyethylene, PVCCable diameter: Ø 10 mmLength:2 x 1.0 mOptions:Reference 905 Silver RCAReference 905 Silver XLRtransparency to the sound, which mixedtogether with OFC in the correct proportionsadds detail to the sound picture which oftengoes unseen.Swiss professional recording engineers havepraised the tonal quality as being clear andtransparent. The cable uses 76 pure silvercores, silver wires and OFC, which is very rareamong audio cables.

Reference 7NX-705Reference 6NX-605Reference 7NX-705 RCAReference 7NX-705 XLRTechnical specificationsThe cable sleeve’s red color is the onlyTechnical specificationsDefining the bottom range of “Accuracy inConductor size: 2 x 2.00 mm 2Conductor material: 7N OFC, OFCConductor details: 1/0.8, 7/0.322/0.18,18/0.18 and 61/0.1Terminals:RCA: Rhodium platedXLR: Gold platedDC resistance: 9.6 Ω/mCapacity:448 pF/mthing that makes the 7NX-705 visible andcompliments the Ortofon colors perfectly.The sound is neutral and precise, with aprecision in the bass that is unbeaten andvoices that stand absolutely clear and with asharp well defined room.Conductor size: 1 x 1.46 mm 2Conductor material: 6N OFC, OFCConductor details: 1/0.5, 7/0.26, 1/0.18,11/0.18, 20/0.12,30/0.1 and 30/0.08Terminals:Gold platedDC resistance: 12.9 Ω/mCapacity:639 pF/mSound”, this cable states that even for a lowerprice, there is a lot to gain from Ortofon’sHelical Round Multi Conductor technology.Signal conductors are made of 6N high puritycopper wires in combination with 6 varioussized OFC wires.Shield:16/10/0.1 mmInsulation:Polyethylene, PVCCable diameter: Ø 9.4 mmTerminal RCA: Ø 13.5 mmLength:1.0 mOptions:Reference 7NX-705 RCAReference 7NX-705 XLRUsing the same technology as the 7NX-X1,this state-of-the-art cable mixes 7N high puritycopper wire and 4 OFC wires together into amasterpiece.Shield:Insulation:Cable diameter:Terminal RCA:Length:16/10/0.1 mmPolyethylene, PVCØ 9 mmØ 13.5 mm1.0 m or 1.5 mThe sound is relaxed and would be a greataddition to any audio equipment but will suityour CD player very well.

Reference 6NX-MPR 30Reference SPK-400Reference 6NX-MPR 30 m/mReference 6NX-MPR 30 m/RCATechnical specificationsMore and more audio equipment is portableTechnical specificationsWith its four separated wires, where each isConductor material: 6N OFCLength:1.2 mOptions:Reference 6NX-MPR 30 m/mReference 6NX-MPR 30 m/RCAwith only a mini-jack connector available.These devices often are used with a poorstandard cable, and could benefit greatly froma high quality cable terminated with qualityconnectors on both ends.The cable is composed of 6N (99.9999%)high purity copper and PCOCC, and theConductor size: 4 x 2.9 mm 2Conductor material: Silver plated OFC,PCOCC, OFCConductor details: 7/0.26/4, 2/0.12/45and 7/0.26DC resistance: < 3 Ω/kmInsulation resistance: 500 V/minShield:16x10/0.1 mmInsulation:Polyethylene, PVCmade of a perfect mix of silver plated OFC,PCOCC and OFC, this cable is optimized foreither bi-wiring or for combining the wire twoby two, to double the conductor area. Thislowers the impedance of the cable, whichresponds faster and thereby sounds moreclear and neutral in the entire frequency span.terminals are gold plated on a solid brassbody. They can be ordered with twoCable diameter:Length:Ø 13.5 mm40 m/rollEach wire is made of 125 cores of differentmaterial and thickness to enhance theconnectors choices: mini-jack/mini-jack andproperties from each core. All four wiresmini-jack/RCA.are surrounded by a high density shield toeliminate environmental noise from other kindsof electrical equipment.

Reference SPK-200SPK-3900Q SilverTechnical specificationsUsing the same technology as the SPK-400Technical specificationsThe SPK-3900Q is an excellent cable packedConductor size: 2 x 2.9 mm 2Conductor material:Silver plated OFC,PCOCC, OFCConductor details: 7/0.26/4, 2/45/0.12and 4/7/0.26DC resistance:Insulation resistance:Shield:Insulation:Cable diameter:Length:< 5.9 Ω/km500 V/min16x10/0.1 mmPolyethylene, PVCØ 11 mm40 m/rollcable, this “little brother” only has two wiresof 2.9 mm 2 . Besides the obvious differences,like lower price and smaller diameter, thiscable is ideal for the less demanding listeneror the high demanding listener that preferstwo single cable for his bi-amping setup. Theadvantage for this setup is that the shield canbe connected to each amp and thereforedoesn’t mix up the ground potentials of thetwo separated amps.Conductor size: 4 x 1.3 mm 2Conductor material: Silver plated OFCConductor details: 2 x 16/0.32 and2 x 24/0.26DC resistance: < 14.5 Ω/kmInsulation resistance: 1,000 V/minShield:16x9/0.12 mmInsulation:Polyethylene, PVCCable diameter: Ø 9.0 mmLength:50 m/rollwith Ortofon’s technology and knowledge. Theoriginal sound is accurately delivered from lowto high frequencies with sparkling tonality.The four wires are composed of two pairs withone wire of 16 thicker cores and the other wireof 24 thinner cores. All cores are made of silverplated OFC and surrounding all four wires isa 128 core tin plated shield that completelyeliminates electromagnetic inducted noise fromother kinds of electrical equipment.The sound is clear and defined, and theconstruction of the cable makes it ideal forbi-wiring or bi-amping.

SPK-3100 SilverLUG-B4Speaker cable connectorWhen the connection between speakerterminal and cable is not solid, a goodspeaker nor good cables can make anoptimal performance. A solid brass rod ismachine carved and is plated by sturdyand valuable Rhodium. It guarantees adependable connection over time, evenwhen connected and disconnected manytimes.Technical specificationsConductor size: 2 x 1.3 mm 2Conductor material: Silver plated OFCConductor details: 24 x 0.24DC resistance: < 14.5 Ω/kmInsulation resistance: 1,000 V/minShield:16x9/0.12 mmInsulation:Polyethylene, PVCCable diameter: Ø 8.0 mmLength:50 m/rollListening to this modest cable will open youreyes and ears and move the barrier of whatcan be achieved by such a small cable.Because of silver’s low resistance, this cablehelps the speaker to perform better and moreresponsively. This perfect combination of OFCand silver sounds astonishing and would bea great benefit to the sound of even low endaudio equipment.This zinc plated copper mesh shield reduceselectromagnetic induced noise.Technical specificationsSolid brass rod, Rhodium plated.Banana plug connector:For speaker / amplifier binding post(Ø 0.8 mm tip) / (Ø 0.6 mm middle part)Y plug connector:For speaker / amplifier binding post(Ø 0.8 mm tip) / (Ø 0.6 mm middle part)Y plug:4 pcs (Ø 0.8 mm tip, Ø 0.6 mm rear for binding post)Banana plug:4 pcs (For speaker terminal)Connector base:4 pcs (2 screws to fix to speaker cable)Connect between connector base and Y plug or banana plug:Contracting tube (black)2 pcs (30 mm)Contracting tube (red)2 pcs (30 mm)L shaped hexagon wrench1 pc

Get more information aboutOrtofon cables on our website.Ortofon Cable Brochure 06-12/9990187/rev.02Ortofon A/S | Stavangervej 9 | DK-4900 Nakskov | Denmark | Tel. +45 54 91 19 15 | www.ortofon.com