Ortofon

The Ortofon LH-6000 is a precision-engineered headshell designed for high-performance vinyl playback, featuring a magnesium body that reduces resonance and ensures clear audio reproduction. It includes leadwires for easy connection and is optimized for use with high-end cartridges.

Key Features

• Material: Magnesium body
• Weight: 13.5 grams without screws
• Compatibility: Adjustable mounting distance from 36.6 mm to 42.4 mm
• Design: Rounded front for easy alignment
• Included Accessories: Leadwires for connection

Detailed Description

Construction and Material

The LH-6000 features a magnesium body, which offers a lightweight yet rigid construction that minimizes unwanted vibrations and resonance. This material choice enhances the clarity and precision of audio playback by maintaining stable cartridge performance.

Mounting Flexibility

The adjustable mounting distance of 36.6 mm to 42.4 mm allows the LH-6000 to accommodate a variety of cartridge and tonearm combinations. This ensures proper alignment, which is critical for optimal tracking and sound quality.

Weight Consideration

With a weight of 13.5 grams excluding screws, the LH-6000 is designed to provide stability without adding excessive mass. This balance is important for maintaining the correct tracking force, reducing wear on both the cartridge and the vinyl records.

User-Friendly Design

The rounded front of the LH-6000 aids in the easy alignment of cartridges, simplifying installation for both beginners and professionals. The headshell comes with leadwires that are color-coded for easy and correct connection, ensuring a secure and precise setup.

Connection Guidelines

The LH-6000 is supplied with leadwires for straightforward connectivity. Ortofon cartridges and headshells use a specific color coding: red and green for the right channel (hot and ground), white and blue for the left channel (hot and ground). The green terminal is used for grounding the cartridge housing. It's recommended to attach lead wires before mounting the cartridge to the headshell. Note that Ortofon cartridge terminal PINs are 1.2 mm in diameter, while the headshell PINs are 1.0 mm.

Technical Specifications