{"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\/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","url":"https:\/\/houseofstereo.com\/es\/products\/otta-theorbo-moving-coil-phono-cartridge","provider":"House Of Stereo","version":"1.0","type":"link"}