Ortofon LH-4000 Headshell

The Ortofon LH-4000 is a universal headshell made of solid aluminium with adjustable azimuth – for anyone who wants to align their cartridge exactly to the groove.

Why this headshell?

The 2-pin collar with a locking screw allows fine azimuth adjustment – that is, the lateral tilt of the cartridge relative to the record surface. This is audibly relevant for clean channel separation, especially with higher-end cartridges like the MC Quintet or MC-X series.

Who it's for (plain talk)

For anyone who wants to fine-adjust their cartridge themselves, or who's looking for a recommended match for MC Quintet and MC-X cartridges. Anyone who just needs a simple basic headshell is better served, and better priced, with the LH-2000.

Technical data

• Material: solid aluminium
• Weight: 14.3 g (without screws)
• Mounting distance: 39.5–45.6 mm
• Dimensions: 51.9 × 19.1 mm (L × W)
• Azimuth adjustment: yes, via locking screw on the 2-pin collar
• Included: color-coded connector wires (red/green right, white/blue left)
• Recommended for: MC Quintet series, MC-X series

Frequently asked questions

What does azimuth adjustment actually do?
It corrects lateral tilt of the cartridge – important for clean channel separation and minimal distortion, especially with MC cartridges.

Can I do the azimuth adjustment myself?
With a bit of patience, yes, but we recommend checking it with a test record – we're happy to do that for you in our shop if needed.

Why buy headshells at HD Zürisee?
We align azimuth and overhang professionally, using measurement equipment, right on site.

Goes well with

An MC Quintet or MC-X cartridge from the Ortofon range.

Questions about alignment? Call us (+41 44 680 22 00) or message us on WhatsApp (076 534 22 00).