Analog Gear News

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!