{"title":"OTTA","description":"\u003ch2\u003eOTTA Moving Coil Phono Cartridges\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eOTTA—Over The Top Analogue—builds cartridges around natural tone, expressive vocals, and the musical presence of the midrange. Explore the Mandolin and Theorbo, both combining a black sandalwood body with a ruby cantilever.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Mandolin pairs this design with a refined elliptical diamond. The Theorbo steps up to a Micro-Ridge stylus and specially wound square coils. Compare their specifications and contact House of Stereo for help matching an OTTA cartridge to your tonearm and phono stage.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"otta-mandolin-moving-coil-phono-cartridge","title":"OTTA Mandolin Moving Coil Phono Cartridge","description":"\u003ch2\u003eNatural tone starts in the groove\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe OTTA Mandolin brings the brand’s focus on midrange presence to a stereo moving coil cartridge. Its design pairs a black sandalwood body with a ruby cantilever and refined elliptical diamond, with voicing aimed at giving voices and acoustic instruments warmth, substance, and believable tone.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWood, ruby, and a carefully built motor\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eAged sandalwood surrounds a motor using a samarium-cobalt magnet and gold-plated iron yokes. Hand-wound 6N OCC wiring and an aluminum motor cover complete the assembly. Each cartridge receives electrical checks and a listening evaluation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eChoosing your OTTA\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eMandolin is the starting point in the range. The \u003ca href=\"\/es-ca\/products\/otta-theorbo-moving-coil-phono-cartridge\"\u003eOTTA Theorbo\u003c\/a\u003e moves to a Micro-Ridge stylus and different coil design. For either model, matching your tonearm and phono stage matters as much as the choice of cartridge.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eType\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLow-output stereo moving coil\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eBody\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlack sandalwood\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eCantilever\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRuby\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eWeight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8.4 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eVertical tracking angle\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20°\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eRecommended load\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e100–470 Ω\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eTracking force\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.5–2.0 g; 1.8 g recommended\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eRecommended tonearm\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMedium mass\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eStylus\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRefined elliptical diamond\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eOutput\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.35 mV at 3.54 cm\/s\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eInternal impedance\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5 Ω\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFrequency response\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20 Hz–25 kHz (±3 dB)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eChannel balance\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u0026lt;0.8 dB\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eChannel separation\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u0026gt;26 dB\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eDynamic compliance\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e15 μm\/mN\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eTracking ability\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e75 μm at 315 Hz \/ 2 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eSuggested break-in\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e40 hours\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePlan your setup with House of Stereo\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eUse a phono stage suitable for low-output moving coil cartridges, or a compatible step-up transformer and phono stage. Contact House of Stereo with your turntable, tonearm, and phono stage models for help choosing a suitable combination.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAvailable to order.\u003c\/strong\u003e Ships directly to you from our distribution partner.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"OTTA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":68050041077909,"sku":null,"price":2500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0529\/7117\/6085\/files\/mandolin-main.avif?v=1792806673"},{"product_id":"otta-theorbo-moving-coil-phono-cartridge","title":"OTTA Theorbo Moving Coil Phono Cartridge","description":"\u003ch2\u003eA closer connection to the performance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe OTTA Theorbo is the step up from the Mandolin, combining a Micro-Ridge diamond with a ruby cantilever and black sandalwood body. OTTA voices it for rich vocals, natural tonal color, and an expansive presentation, keeping musical expression at the center of its design.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eMicro-Ridge stylus and precision coils\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eTheorbo uses a specially wound square 6N OCC coil and a samarium-cobalt magnetic system. An aluminum motor cover helps control resonance. Each completed cartridge undergoes measurements and a listening evaluation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eMandolin or Theorbo?\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eTheorbo replaces the \u003ca href=\"\/es-ca\/products\/otta-mandolin-moving-coil-phono-cartridge\"\u003eMandolin\u003c\/a\u003e’s elliptical stylus with a Micro-Ridge profile and uses different electrical and mechanical specifications. Your tonearm and phono stage should guide the choice alongside your listening priorities.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eType\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLow-output stereo moving coil\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eBody\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlack sandalwood\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eCantilever\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRuby\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eWeight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8.4 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eVertical tracking angle\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20°\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eRecommended load\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e100–470 Ω\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eTracking force\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.5–2.0 g; 1.8 g recommended\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eRecommended tonearm\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMedium mass\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eStylus\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMicro-Ridge diamond\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eOutput\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.38 mV at 3.54 cm\/s\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eCoil\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSquare 6N OCC; special winding\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eInternal impedance\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8.6 Ω\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFrequency response\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e15 Hz–30 kHz (±3 dB)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eChannel balance\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u0026lt;0.02 dB at 1 kHz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eChannel separation\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u0026gt;28 dB at 1 kHz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eDynamic compliance\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e16 μm\/mN\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eTracking ability\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e80 μm at 315 Hz \/ 2 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eSuggested break-in\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e35 hours\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePlan your setup with House of Stereo\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eTheorbo requires amplification suitable for a low-output moving coil cartridge. Contact House of Stereo with your turntable, tonearm, and phono stage models for help with system matching. Careful alignment, tracking force, and loading are essential to getting the best from your cartridge.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAvailable to order.\u003c\/strong\u003e Ships directly to you from our distribution partner.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"OTTA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":68050041110677,"sku":null,"price":5000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0529\/7117\/6085\/files\/theorbo-main.avif?v=1792806700"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0529\/7117\/6085\/collections\/otta-mandolin-l3.jpg?v=1792807349","url":"https:\/\/houseofstereo.com\/es-ca\/collections\/otta.oembed","provider":"House Of Stereo","version":"1.0","type":"link"}