Ortofon Lead Wire Sets for Headshells, 4 Models

The Ortofon lead wire sets are the wires between cartridge and headshell, in four versions from Standard to pure silver.

You choose the model that suits your headshell and your ambition.

Why new lead wires?

The thin wires in the headshell are the last piece of cable before the cartridge. They are often bent and overstressed when changing cartridges. Fresh wires restore the connection cleanly, and higher-grade conductors are a popular fine-tuning step for good systems.

What you get

One set of lead wires in the version you choose. The Standard set has highly flexible 28 AWG strands. The LW-6N uses high-purity 6N copper with a gold-plated terminal, the LW-7N a hybrid of 7N and 6N copper with a rhodium-plated terminal, and the LW-800S pure silver wire, also rhodium-plated.

Who are the lead wire sets for?

For anyone who mounts cartridges and headshells themselves or wants to improve the wire quality in a headshell. Plain talk: the differences between the conductors are subtle. We will tell you honestly whether the extra cost is worth it for your system. On an SH-4 the terminal has to be widened slightly.

Our verdict

An inexpensive intervention with clear benefit when a wire is defective, and a sensible fine-tuning step for good systems.

Technical data

• Type: lead wires for headshells
• Models: Standard, LW-6N, LW-7N, LW-800S
• Standard: highly flexible strands, 28 AWG
• LW-6N: high-purity 6N copper, gold-plated terminal
• LW-7N: hybrid of 7N and 6N copper, rhodium-plated terminal
• LW-800S: pure silver wire, rhodium-plated terminal
• Note: pin diameter on the SH-4 and Ortofon cartridges is 1.2 mm, on many headshells 1.0 mm
• Included: 1 set of lead wires

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between the lead wire sets?

The Standard set has highly flexible strands of 28 AWG wire. The LW-6N is made of high-purity 6N copper with a gold-plated terminal, the LW-7N is a hybrid of 7N and 6N copper with a rhodium-plated terminal, and the LW-800S uses pure silver wire with a rhodium-plated terminal.

Do the sets fit the Ortofon SH-4?

Yes, with one note: on the SH-4 and on Ortofon cartridges the terminal pins are 1.2 mm in diameter, while the pins of many headshells are only 1.0 mm. On SH-4 headshells the terminal has to be widened slightly. If you are unsure, we will do the mounting for you.

Why buy the Ortofon lead wire sets from HD Zürisee?

Because we tell you which set is worth it for your headshell and your system. HD Zürisee in Wädenswil is an Ortofon dealer and mounts cartridges on request. Questions are welcome by phone, email or WhatsApp.

Goes well with

The Luxury Headshells, matching cartridges and more turntable accessories.