Ortofon Stylus 3E

How to replace a stylus:

Firstly lock the turntable tone arm, unscrew the cartridge, gently remove the stylus from the cartridge body and insert a new stylus. A stylus is changed usually by pulling straight out and in the opposite direction of the turntable's arm. If the stylus doesn't come with direction, try these: with one hand, hold the cartridge to steady it. With the other hand grasp the stylus from both sides and pull. Install the new stylus. Holding the stylus from the top, press it gently into the space at the tip of the cartridge where the old stylus had been. Don't force it.

Technical specifications

Frequency range  -  20-20.000 Hz
Frequency response   -  20-18.000 Hz + 2 / - 3 dB
Tracking ability at 315Hz at recommended tracking force *) - 60 µm
Compliance, dynamic, lateral - 20 µm/mN
Stylus type - Elliptical
Stylus tip radius  - r/R 8/18 µm
Equivalent stylus tip mass - 0,5 mg
*) Typical value

Tracking force range - 1,5-2,0 g (15-20 mN)
Tracking force, recommended - 1,75 g (17,5 mN)
Tracking angle - 20°
Stylus colour - Black