Ortofon Hifi STYLUS 530 MK II
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A Replacement Diamond Designed to Stay True to Your Cartridge
This replacement stylus features a "Fine Line" extended contact tip, designed to optimize groove reading while maintaining a precise sonic signature. It is intended for users wishing to restore the performance of their 530 series compatible setup, with clean tracking and nuanced playback.
Who Is It For, and What Are Its Uses?
This diamond is particularly suited for demanding vinyl enthusiasts, home Hi-Fi setups, and turntables used for critical listening. Its Line Contact profile is beneficial if you seek greater definition, better separation, and finer reading of recordings, including rich or highly dynamic pressings.
Features and Innovations
Thanks to its Fine Line geometry and 8 / 40 µm radius r/R, this stylus aims for a more optimized contact surface within the groove, promoting precision and stability. The tracking force range of 1.25 to 1.75 g (12.5 to 17.5 mN) allows adjustment according to your tonearm and setup, with a recommended force of 1.5 g (15 mN). The tracking angle is specified at 20 degrees, ensuring reading conforms to the intended geometry.
Technical specifications
| DJing type | Monitoring |
| Category | diamond |
| Type | diamond |
| Destination | hifi |
| Diamond tip | Fine line |
| Color | Grey |
| Quantity | 1 |
| Diamond | naked tip / Line Contact |
| Stylus type | extra fine diamond "Fine Line" |
| Stylus tip radius | r/R 8 / 40 µm |
| Stylus color | black/grey |
| Frequency response | 20-20,000 Hz +2 / -3 dB |
| Tracking capacity (315 Hz with recommended tracking force) | 70 µm |
| Lateral compliance, dynamic | 25 µm/mN |
| Tracking force range | 1.25-1.75 g (12.5-17.5 mN) |
| Recommended tracking force | 1.5 g (15 mN) |
| Tracking angle | 20 degrees |
| Recommended for series | 530 MkII, 530, 530 P |
Questions frequently asked
Is the Stylus 530 MK II compatible with an Ortofon 530 cartridge?
This replacement diamond is recommended for the 530 MkII, 530, and 530 P series.
What tracking force should be set with this Fine Line stylus?
The recommended tracking force is 1.5 g. The allowable adjustment range extends from 1.25 to 1.75 g, that is 12.5 to 17.5 mN.
What tip profile does the Ortofon Hifi Stylus 530 MK II have?
The Fine Line tip has a radius r/R of 8 / 40 µm. This extended contact geometry is designed to optimize groove tracing. It promotes detailed playback on rich or dynamic pressings.
Is this stylus suitable for a Hi-Fi listening turntable?
Its intended use is Hi-Fi, and its DJ type is indicated for listening. It is designed for home setups dedicated to attentive listening.
What frequency response does the 530 MK II stylus offer?
The stated frequency response covers 20 Hz to 20,000 Hz, with a tolerance of +2 / -3 dB. The lateral dynamic compliance is specified at 25 µm/mN.



