Phono Cartridges - Thorens
Upgrading your phono cartridge is one of the most effective upgrades you can make for your turntable. The most popular type of phono cartridge is the "moving magnet" (MM) type which offers excellent all-round sound quality, is relatively inexpensive and offers the benefit that you can replace the stylus (end of the cartridge) without changing the whole cartridge. Consequently we also sell a range of replacement styli (plural for stylus) to fit these.
In contrast, "moving coil" (MC) cartridges are the alternative type which are generally more expensive than moving magnet cartridges, but offer the best possible sound quality (although you can not replace the stylus on the end, so once the needle wears out, you need to replace the whole cartridge). We also sell a few 78 cartridges, designed to play older 78 speed shellac records (which can not be played by a normal phono cartridge.
Thorens are renowned high audio manufacturers from Switzerland who have been creating excellent products for over 125 years since 1883. Thorens reputation is built on their excellent turntables and analogue accessories.
Thorens have extensive experience in analogue products, they produce a wide range of superb quality turntables, these range from the entry-level products to some of the best high-end turntables offering innovative technologies and spectacular performance. Thorens also offer a range of tonearms and analogue accessories to ensure you get the most out of your Thorens turntable.
