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Ortofon Introduces New MC Verismo Moving Coil Cartridge

Michael Fremer  |  Sep 30, 2021

Ortofon today in a Facebook video announced a new moving coil cartridge called Verismo. I've had it here for a few days and tomorrow will post an exclusive video interview I conducted with Ortofon's Chief Officer of Acoustics and Technology Leif Johannsen, who is responsible for the design.

As with other top of the line Ortofon cartridges, the MC Verismo features a SLM (Selective Laser Melt) Titanium body that's reminiscent of Ortofon's original SLM cartridge the now classic A90 and the later A95. The new Verismo features a diamond cantilever fitted with a Replicant stylus similar to the one used in the more costly Anna D.

The new Verismo fits in the line above the $5159 Windfeld Ti and below the $8924 Anna. The more costly Anna D fitted with a diamond cantilever sells for $10,499. Johannsen says the Anna will remain in the line "for now" but at some point will be discontinued. The new Verismo is priced at 6000 Euro, which equals approximately $7000. How does it sound? "Bellissimo"!

Watch for the video tomorrow!

COMMENTS
Anton D's picture
Submitted by Anton D on Thu, 2021-09-30 17:38

I have an A95 and simply love it.

I'm an Ortofon fan (that would make a great portmanteau) and also play with a Windfeld, a Concorde century, and a 'customized' SPU A worked over by the Needle Clinic.

This new cartridge seems to be in a sweet spot.

dial's picture
Submitted by dial on Sat, 2021-10-09 08:54

The strangest tonearm (still in production) that I have ever seen. Perhaps only Teragaki can do worse.

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Submitted by horaortiz on Mon, 2023-10-02 02:25

The most peculiar tonearm I've ever seen (and it's still on the market). Teragaki might be the worst person possible. mini crossword

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Submitted by johnspace on Tue, 2023-10-17 07:18

Wow, the New MC Verismo Moving Coil Cartridge is a true audiophile's dream come true! Its exceptional performance and precision engineering take my music listening experience to a whole new level.

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