Whether you call it a DJ cartridge or a turntable cartridge, it’s an essential for any record player. If you’re playing vinyl, you need to ensure that you get the best playback quality. The cartridge holds the stylus (or needle) and converts its movement from the grooves into sound, meaning that it’s responsible for the sound quality which feeds into your mixer, amp or speakers.
Whether you’re a serious DJ or a beginner, there are options to suit every pocket, from the industry standard Ortofon Concorde models through to brands like Audio-Technica and Grado bringing their hi-fi knowledge and experience to the DJ booth.
All cartridges offer a way to replace the stylus when it wears out, with some integrating the cartridge body into a tonearm attachment (like the Concorde models) and others attaching to your turntable’s standard headshell. Special scratch versions of some cartridges are also available, designed specifically for turntablists in order to ensure the needle doesn’t skip.
Notes: A stylus that meets the high demands of DJs.
The special heavy-duty suspension of the headshell and the spherical diamond guarantee reliable tracking. An integrated weight ring creates heaviness thus allowing high bearing strength.
The design allows easy installation on all drives with SME-Disco Connection: Tighten the plug in screw cap on the tone arm, adjust contact pressure and even the professional record no bounds are set.
Notes: The DJ200i is the premium DJ cartridge from hi-fi specialists grado. Hand engineered for a premium quality, rich, warm and unique sound, the DJ200i is built and designed to meet the demanding needs of the professional DJ. A step above anything else in this price bracket, and many cartridges priced significantly higher.
The grado specially engineered transmission line cantilever allows for the ideal transfer of music signal and for safe and effective stylus back-cueing. The prestige model DJ200i uses a modified 4 piece otl cantilever technology, oxygen free wire in the coils and a specially designed, high polished, diamond mounted in a brass bushing for possibly, the most advanced DJ cartridges ever offered to the professional DJ market.
Replacement Concorde Black model cartridge and stylus
Notes: The entry level Concorde Black boasts low vinyl wearout characteristics and a spherical stylus, while especially good sound characteristics emphasise its quality as a good all rounder.
AT-XP7 cartridge pre-mounted on the AT-HS6BK headshell
Notes: The AT-XP series cartridges provide a high-quality sound for vinyl DJ's. Offering all of the features of a DJ cartridge, but with a Hi-fi sound, the XP series are perfect for the stage and club DJ who prioritises sound quality.
- Audiophile DJ cartridge AT-XP7 pre-mounted on the AT-HS6BK headshell
- VM dual magnet construction
- Durable robust design for high-quality specialist DJ playback
- Tapered aluminium cantilever providing outstanding rigidity
- Compatible with the replacement styli ATN-XP3 and ATN-XP5 as well
- Configuration with single cartridge (AT-XP7). The replacement stylus (ATN-XP7) and a headshell bundle, consisting of the replacement stylus and the headshell AT-HS6BK (AT-XP7/H) are available separately
Stereo cartridge & stlyus with half-inch elliptical bonded tip
Notes: The AT-XP5 is specially designed for the needs of DJs. This cartridge features a highly-rigid polyphenylene sulphide (PPS)/glass fibre body and a tracking force of 2 to 4 grams. It also offers a powerful output level of 5.5 mV, and its 0.3 x 0.7 mil elliptical bonded stylus tracks the record groove with high accuracy for outstanding audio reproduction. Plus, the cartridge is specifically designed to provide maximum visibility of the stylus tip.
Stereo cartridge & stylus with half-inch elliptical bonded tip
Notes: The AT-XP7 is specially designed for the needs of DJs. This cartridge features a highly-rigid polyphenylene sulphide (PPS)/glass fibre body and a tracking force of 2 to 4 grams. It also offers a powerful output level of 6.0 mV, and its 0.3 x 0.7 mil elliptical bonded stylus tracks the record groove with high accuracy for outstanding audio reproduction. Plus, the cartridge is specifically designed to provide maximum visibility of the stylus tip.
Dual moving magnet stereo cartridge with headshell
Notes: Audiophile DJ cartridge mounted on AT-HS6BK headshell.
The AT-XP series cartridges provide a high quality sound for vinyl DJ's. Offering all of the features of a DJ cartridge, but with a Hi-fi sound, the XP series are perfect for the stage and club DJ who prioritises sound quality.
- Audiophile DJ cartridge AT-XP3 pre-mounted on the AT-HS6BK headshell
- VM dual magnet construction
- Durable robust design for high-quality specialist DJ playback
- Carbon fibre-reinforced ABS cantilever and nylon wire suspension ensure precise tracking
- Compatible with the replacement styli ATN-XP5 and ATN-XP7 for an upgrade
- Configuration as single cartridge (AT-XP3), Replacement Stylus (ATN-XP3) and as headshell bundle together with the headshell AT-HS6BK available (AT-XP3/H).
AT-XP5 cartridge pre-mounted on the AT-HS6BK headshell
Notes: The AT-XP series cartridges provide a high-quality sound for vinyl DJ's. Offering all of the features of a DJ cartridge, but with a Hi-fi sound, the XP series are perfect for the stage and club DJ who prioritises sound quality.
- Audiophile DJ cartridge AT-XP5 pre-mounted on the AT-HS6BK headshell
- VM dual magnet construction
- Durable robust design for high-quality specialist DJ playback
- Carbon fibre-reinforced ABS cantilever and nylon wire suspension ensure precise tracking
- Compatible with the replacement styli ATN-XP3 and ATN-XP7
- Configuration as single cartridge (AT-XP5), Replacement Stylus (ATN-XP5) and as headshell bundle together with the headshell AT-HS6BK available (AT-XP5/H)
Sturdy replacement cartridge and stylus ideal for scratching
Notes: The OM cartridge with headshell mounting comes with superb sound characteristics and a very sturdy construction, that also lends itself to scratching.
Features:
Headshell mounting
Spherical stylus
Low vinyl wearout
Excellent sound characteristics
Appropriate for scratching
Sturdy construction
Technical data:
Frequency range: 20 Hz - 22 kHz
Output voltage (5 cm/s): 4 mV
Tracking force range: 1,75 - 2,25 g
Recommended tracking force: 2 g
Weight: 5 g
Jico J-44A-7 DJ Cartridge With N-44-7 Improved NUDE Conical Stylus
Notes: The J44 models are JICO CUSTOM SHOP brand alternate replacements for the iconic SHURE M44 cartridges. JICO has two products available on the market: the J44A 7 and the J44D. The J44A 7 is designed to be a replacement for the SHURE M447, while the J44D is designed to be a replacement for the SHURE M44G. The JICO J44 models are made to be as close to the actual SHURE M44 cartridges in terms of output performance.
The J44A 7 and the J44D are the same exact cartridge, just as the original SHURE M447 and M44G cartridges. The difference in the sound reproduction is created by the stylus that is used with the cartridge, which produces the distinct sound that is reproduced in conjunction with the J44 cartridges from JICO.
The N-44-7 stylus that is included with the J44A 7 offers a brighter sound than the N-44G stylus that is included with the J44D, with a thicker bass sound- the same difference as with the SHURE 44 cartridges. JICO has followed the structure of the SHURE products to release the alternative replacement. Not only the sound output is as close to the SHURE M44 cartridge models but the tracking ability of the J44 performs as the same with sticking to a record groove with high jump/skip resistance and low record wear.
The JICO J44A 7 with N44-7 stylus provides a crisp and clear sound in the higher frequencies, with the bass being heavy, bold and pronounced. This gives a lively, vigorous and dynamic sound experience. The J44A 7 produces powerful bass frequencies with a smooth, balanced sound, similar to the specification of the genuine Shure M44-7 cartridge.
Cartridge: J447 A
Cartridge: Type Moving Magnet
Stylus: N44-7 Improved Nude
Stylus Type: Nude Conical (Spherical)
Tip Size: 0.7 mil
Cantilever: JICO S-Type Aluminium
Weight: 5.6 g
Height: 16 mm
Output Voltage: 8 mV
Frequency Range: 20Hz-20kHz
Recommended Load: 47 kO
Direct Current Resistance: 800 O
Compliance: L8.5 / V7.8
Stereo Channel Balance: 1.5 or below
Channel Separation (at 1kHz): 20 db
Tone Arm Mount: 1/2 inch standard mount
Tracking Force: 0.75 - 1.5 g
Glow in the Dark: False
Use: Listening / Playback
Jico J-44A-7-DJ DJ Cartridge With N-44-7 DJ Improved NUDE Conical Stylus
Notes: The J44 models are JICO CUSTOM SHOP brand alternate replacements for the iconic SHURE M44 cartridges. JICO has two products available on the market: the J44A 7 and the J44D. The J44A 7 is designed to be a replacement for the SHURE M447, while the J44D is designed to be a replacement for the SHURE M44G. The JICO J44 models are made to be as close to the actual SHURE M44 cartridges in terms of output performance.
The J44A 7 and the J44D are the same exact cartridge, just as the original SHURE M447 and M44G cartridges. The difference in the sound reproduction is created by the stylus that is used with the cartridge, which produces the distinct sound that is reproduced in conjunction with the J44 cartridges from JICO.
The N-44-7 stylus that is included with the J44A 7 offers a brighter sound, than the N-44G stylus that is included with the J44D, with a thicker bass sound-the same difference as with the SHURE 44 cartridges. JICO has followed the structure of the SHURE products to release the alternative replacement. Not only the sound output is as close to the SHURE M44 cartridge models but the tracking ability of the J44 performs as the same with sticking to a record groove with high jump/skip resistance and low record wear.
The JICO J44A 7 with N44-7 stylus provides a crisp and clear sound in the higher frequencies, with the bass being heavy, bold and pronounced. This gives a lively, vigorous and dynamic sound experience. The J44A 7 produces powerful bass frequencies with a smooth, balanced sound, similar to the specification of the genuine Shure M44-7 cartridge.
Cartridge: J44A 7
Cartridge: Type Moving Magnet
Stylus: N44-7 DJ Improved Nude
Stylus: Type Nude Conical (Spherical)
Tip Size: 0.7 mil
Cantilever: JICO S-Type Aluminium
Weight: 5.6 g
Height: 16 mm
Output Voltage: 8 mV
Frequency Range: 20Hz-20kHz
Recommended Load: 47 kO
Direct Current Resistance: 800 O
Compliance: L8.5 / V7.8
Stereo Channel Balance: 1.5 or below
Channel Separation (at 1kHz): 20 db
Tone Arm Mount: 1/2 inch standard mount
Tracking Force: 3.5-4.5 g
Glow in the Dark: False
Use: DJ (scratching)
Jico J-44A-7 Aurora DJ Cartridge With N-44-7 Aurora Improved NUDE Conical Stylus, premounted on a black headshell.
Notes: The J44 models are JICO CUSTOM SHOP brand alternate replacements for the iconic SHURE M44 cartridges. JICO has two products available on the market: the J44A 7 and the J44D. The J44A 7 is designed to be a replacement for the SHURE M447, while the J44D is designed to be a replacement for the SHURE M44G. The JICO J44 models are made to be as close to the actual SHURE M44 cartridges in terms of output performance.
The J44A 7 and the J44D are the same exact cartridge, just as the original SHURE M447 and M44G cartridges. The difference in the sound reproduction is created by the stylus that is used with the cartridge, which produces the distinct sound that is reproduced in conjunction with the J44 cartridges from JICO.
The N-44-7 stylus that is included with the J44A 7 offers a brighter sound than the N-44G stylus that is included with the J44D, with a thicker bass sound-the same difference as with the SHURE 44 cartridges. JICO has followed the structure of the SHURE products to release the alternative replacement. Not only the sound output is as close to the SHURE M44 cartridge models, but the tracking ability of the J44 performs as the same with sticking to a record groove with high jump/skip resistance and low record wear.
The JICO J44A 7 with N44-7 stylus provides a crisp and clear sound in the higher frequencies, with the bass being heavy, bold and pronounced. This gives a lively, vigorous and dynamic sound experience. The J44A 7 produces powerful bass frequencies with a smooth, balanced sound, similar to the specification of the genuine Shure M44-7 cartridge.
Cartridge: J44A 7
Cartridge: Type Moving Magnet
Stylus: N44-7 DJ IMP Nude
Stylus: Type Nude Conical (Spherical)
Tip Size: 0.7 mil
Cantilever: JICO S-Type Aluminium
Weight: 5.6 g
Height: 16 mm
Output Voltage: 8 mV
Frequency Range: 20Hz-20kHz
Recommended Load: 47 kO
Direct Current Resistance: 800 O
Compliance: L8.5 / V7.8
Stereo Channel Balance: 1.5 or below
Channel Separation (at 1kHz): 20 db
Tone Arm Mount: 1/2 inch standard mount
Tracking Force: 3.5-4.5 g
Glow in the Dark: True
Use: DJ (scratching)
Jico J-44D DJ Cartridge With N44G Improved NUDE Conical Stylus, premounted on a black headshell.
Notes: The J44 models are JICO CUSTOM SHOP brand alternate replacements for the iconic SHURE M44 cartridges. JICO has two products available on the market: the J44A 7 and the J44D. The J44D is designed to be a replacement for the SHURE M44G, while the J44A 7 is designed to be a replacement for the SHURE M447. The JICO J44 models are made to be as close to the actual SHURE M44 cartridges in terms of output performance.
The J44D and the J44A 7 are the same exact cartridge, just as the original SHURE M44G and M447 cartridges. The difference in the sound reproduction is created by the stylus that is used with the cartridge, which produces the distinct sound that is reproduced in conjunction with the J44 cartridges from JICO.
The N-44G stylus that is included with the J44D offers a thicker bass sound than the N-44-7 stylus that is included with the J44A 7, which gives a brighter sound-the same difference as with the SHURE 44 cartridges.
JICO has followed the structure of the SHURE products to release the alternative replacement. Not only the sound output is as close to the SHURE M44 cartridge models but the tracking ability of the J44 performs the same with sticking to a record groove with high jump/skip resistance and low wear.
The JICO J44D offers a vibrant high-definition sound, with a detailed deep warm thickness to the bass. This produces a well-balanced and solid sound. The J44D generates a broad, smooth sound with a musical audio response and 3D audio image, similar to the specification of the genuine Shure M44G cartridge.
Cartridge: J44D
Cartridge Type: Moving Magnet
Stylus: N44G Improved Nude
Stylus Type: Nude Conical (Spherical)
Tip Size: 0.7 mil
Cantilever: JICO S-Type Aluminium
Weight: 5.6 g
Height: 16 mm
Output Voltage: 6 mV
Frequency Range: 20Hz-20kHz
Recommended Load: 47 kO
Direct Current Resistance: 800 O
Compliance: L8.5 / V7.8
Stereo Channel Balance: 1.5 or below
Channel Separation (at 1kHz): 20 db
Tone Arm Mount: 1/2 inch standard mount
Tracking Force: 0.75 - 1.5 g
Glow in the Dark: False
Use: Listening / Playback
Jico J-44A-7 Aurora DJ Cartridge With N-44-7 Aurora Improved NUDE Conical Stylus
Notes: The J44 models are JICO CUSTOM SHOP brand alternate replacements for the iconic SHURE M44 cartridges. JICO has two products available on the market: the J44A 7 and the J44D. The J44A 7 is designed to be a replacement for the SHURE M447, while the J44D is designed to be a replacement for the SHURE M44G. The JICO J44 models are made to be as close to the actual SHURE M44 cartridges in terms of output performance.
The J44A 7 and the J44D are the same exact cartridge, just as the original SHURE M447 and M44G cartridges. The difference in the sound reproduction is created by the stylus that is used with the cartridge, which produces the distinct sound that is reproduced in conjunction with the J44 cartridges from JICO.
The N-44-7 stylus that is included with the J44A 7 offers a brighter sound than the N-44G stylus that is included with the J44D, with a thicker bass sound-the same difference as with the SHURE 44 cartridges. JICO has followed the structure of the SHURE products to release the alternative replacement. Not only the sound output is as close to the SHURE M44 cartridge models, but the tracking ability of the J44 performs as the same with sticking to a record groove with high jump/skip resistance and low record wear.
The JICO J44A 7 with N44-7 stylus provides a crisp and clear sound in the higher frequencies, with the bass being heavy, bold and pronounced. This gives a lively, vigorous and dynamic sound experience. The J44A 7 produces powerful bass frequencies with a smooth, balanced sound, similar to the specification of the genuine Shure M44-7 cartridge.
Cartridge: J44A 7
Cartridge: Type Moving Magnet
Stylus: N44-7 DJ IMP Nude
Stylus: Type Nude Conical (Spherical)
Tip Size: 0.7 mil
Cantilever: JICO S-Type Aluminium
Weight: 5.6 g
Height: 16 mm
Output Voltage: 8 mV
Frequency Range: 20Hz-20kHz
Recommended Load: 47 kO
Direct Current Resistance: 800 O
Compliance: L8.5 / V7.8
Stereo Channel Balance: 1.5 or below
Channel Separation (at 1kHz): 20 db
Tone Arm Mount: 1/2 inch standard mount
Tracking Force: 3.5-4.5 g
Glow in the Dark: True
Use: DJ (scratching)
The entire tip of a NUDE Stylus is composed of diamond, as opposed to bonded tips.
Notes: Based on the iconic Shure M44 cartridge and N44 stylus designs, Jico's N-44 styluses are compatible with the M44 or their own J44 cartridge. This N-44-7 DJ IMP NUDE model features a conical diamond tip and a sound tailored for DJ use.
Supplier's notes:
The N-44-7 stylus offers a brighter sound than the N-44G stylus that is included with the J44D, with a thicker bass sound-the same difference as with the SHURE 44 cartridges.
JICO has followed the structure of the SHURE products to release the alternative replacement. Not only the sound output is as close to the SHURE M44 cartridge models but the tracking ability of the J44 performs as the same with sticking to a record groove with high jump/skip resistance and low record wear.
Jico J-44D DJ Cartridge With N44G Improved NUDE Conical Stylus
Notes: The J44 models are JICO CUSTOM SHOP brand alternate replacements for the iconic SHURE M44 cartridges. JICO has two products available on the market: the J44A 7 and the J44D. The J44D is designed to be a replacement for the SHURE M44G, while the J44A 7 is designed to be a replacement for the SHURE M447. The JICO J44 models are made to be as close to the actual SHURE M44 cartridges in terms of output performance.
The J44D and the J44A 7 are the same exact cartridge, just as the original SHURE M44G and M447 cartridges. The difference in the sound reproduction is created by the stylus that is used with the cartridge, which produces the distinct sound that is reproduced in conjunction with the J44 cartridges from JICO.
The N-44G stylus that is included with the J44D offers a thicker bass sound than the N-44-7 stylus that is included with the J44A 7, which gives a brighter sound-the same difference as with the SHURE 44 cartridges.
JICO has followed the structure of the SHURE products to release the alternative replacement. Not only the sound output is as close to the SHURE M44 cartridge models but the tracking ability of the J44 performs the same with sticking to a record groove with high jump/skip resistance and low wear.
The JICO J44D offers a vibrant high-definition sound, with a detailed deep warm thickness to the bass. This produces a well-balanced and solid sound. The J44D generates a broad, smooth sound with a musical audio response and 3D audio image, similar to the specification of the genuine Shure M44G cartridge.
Cartridge: J44D
Cartridge Type: Moving Magnet
Stylus: N44G Improved Nude
Stylus Type: Nude Conical (Spherical)
Tip Size: 0.7 mil
Cantilever: JICO S-Type Aluminium
Weight: 5.6 g
Height: 16 mm
Output Voltage: 6 mV
Frequency Range: 20Hz-20kHz
Recommended Load: 47 kO
Direct Current Resistance: 800 O
Compliance: L8.5 / V7.8
Stereo Channel Balance: 1.5 or below
Channel Separation (at 1kHz): 20 db
Tone Arm Mount: 1/2 inch standard mount
Tracking Force: 0.75 - 1.5 g
Glow in the Dark: False
Use: Listening / Playback
Jico J-44D Aurora DJ Cartridge With N44G Aurora Improved NUDE Conical Stylus, premounted on a black headshell.
Notes: The J44 models are JICO CUSTOM SHOP brand alternate replacements for the iconic SHURE M44 cartridges. JICO has two products available on the market: the J44A 7 and the J44D. The J44D is designed to be a replacement for the SHURE M44G, while the J44A 7 is designed to be a replacement for the SHURE M447. The JICO J44 models are made to be as close to the actual SHURE M44 cartridges in terms of output performance.
The J44D and the J44A 7 are the same exact cartridge, just as the original SHURE M44G and M447 cartridges. The difference in the sound reproduction is created by the stylus that is used with the cartridge, which produces the distinct sound that is reproduced in conjunction with the J44 cartridges from JICO.
The N-44G stylus that is included with the J44D offers a thicker bass sound than the N-44-7 stylus that is included with the J44A 7, which gives a brighter sound-the same difference as with the SHURE 44 cartridges.
JICO has followed the structure of the SHURE products to release the alternative replacement. Not only the sound output is as close to the SHURE M44 cartridge models but the tracking ability of the J44 performs the same with sticking to a record groove with high jump/skip resistance and low wear.
The JICO J44D offers a vibrant high-definition sound, with a detailed deep warm thickness to the bass. This produces a
well-balanced and solid sound. The J44D generates a broad, smooth sound with a musical audio response and 3D audio
image, similar to the specification of the genuine Shure M44G cartridge.
Cartridge: J44D
Cartridge Type: Moving Magnet
Stylus: N44G DJ IMP Nude
Stylus Type: Nude Conical (Spherical)
Tip Size: 0.7 mil
Cantilever: JICO S-Type Aluminium
Weight: 5.6 g
Height: 16 mm
Output Voltage: 6 mV
Frequency Range: 20Hz-20kHz
Recommended Load: 47 kO
Direct Current Resistance: 800 O
Compliance: L8.5 / V7.8
Stereo Channel Balance: 1.5 or below
Channel Separation (at 1kHz): 20 db
Tone Arm Mount: 1/2 inch standard mount
Tracking Force: 3.5-4.5 g
Glow in the Dark: True
Use: DJ (scratching)
Notes: The DJ200i is the premium DJ cartridge from hi-fi specialists grado. Hand engineered for a premium quality, rich, warm and unique sound, the DJ200i is built and designed to meet the demanding needs of the professional DJ. A step above anything else in this price bracket, and many cartridges priced significantly higher.
The grado specially engineered transmission line cantilever allows for the ideal transfer of music signal and for safe and effective stylus back-cueing. The prestige model DJ200i uses a modified 4 piece otl cantilever technology, oxygen free wire in the coils and a specially designed, high polished, diamond mounted in a brass bushing for possibly, the most advanced DJ cartridges ever offered to the professional DJ market.
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