{"product_id":"ortofon-lh-10000","title":"Ortofon LH-10000 Headshell","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Ortofon LH-10000 is a high-quality headshell made from a rigid aluminium-zinc alloy that connects your cartridge to the SME tonearm mount mechanically calm and precise.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy the LH-10000?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe headshell is the link between cartridge and tonearm – and so one of the most underrated spots on a turntable. If it's too soft or poorly damped, resonances from the tonearm tube travel straight into the tracking. The LH-10000 uses an especially rigid aluminium-zinc alloy and integrated TPE (thermoplastic elastomer) damping that absorbs micro-resonances before they become audible. Azimuth is adjustable, and the finger lift is removable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat you get\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA low-resonance, torsion-resistant platform for your cartridge – the basis for clean channel separation and a stable, focused image. The factory-fitted, silver-content headshell leads carry the signal to the tonearm with low loss. Through azimuth adjustment you extract the last percentage points of channel separation that a high-quality cartridge can actually deliver.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is the LH-10000 for – and who is it not for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIdeal for medium-mass to heavy tonearms with an SME quick-release connector and for high-quality MC and MM cartridges where the mechanical coupling becomes audible. \u003cstrong\u003ePlain talk:\u003c\/strong\u003e if you run a tonearm with a fixed, non-removable headshell – like most Rega arms and many Pro-Ject arms – you can't fit a removable headshell at all; even the finest LH-10000 won't help there. And the weight of about 14.5 g has to match your tonearm's effective mass and your cartridge's compliance – if in doubt, we'll work that out with you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOur verdict\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn uncompromisingly solid headshell for anyone who wants to couple their cartridge to an SME tonearm as calmly and rigidly as possible. Not an accessory for the sake of it, but fine-tuning for an already good deck – and that's exactly why, on request, we set it up at HD Zürisee in Wädenswil to match your system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical data\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eType: headshell with SME connector (universal)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: aluminium-zinc alloy, high rigidity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDamping: integrated TPE (thermoplastic elastomer) for resonance control\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeadshell leads: silver-content wires, factory-fitted\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAzimuth: adjustable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinger lift: removable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: approx. 14.5 g (without screws)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeadshell length: 52.0 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeadshell width: 19.4 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMounting distance: 42.0 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMounting holes: Ø 2.7 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScope of delivery: Ortofon LH-10000, fitted headshell leads, mounting hardware (screws, nuts, washers)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes the LH-10000 fit my tonearm?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt uses the universal SME bayonet connector and so fits the vast majority of tonearms with a removable headshell – such as Technics, Jelco, SME and many Japanese arms. It cannot be fitted to tonearms with a fixed, integrated headshell, as used by Rega and quite a few Pro-Ject models.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat does the TPE damping do for me?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe thermoplastic elastomer absorbs fine resonances that would otherwise travel back and forth between cartridge and tonearm tube. The result is a calmer background and a more stable, more cleanly outlined image – especially in densely played passages.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow do I set the azimuth?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAzimuth determines whether the stylus sits exactly vertical in the groove – crucial for channel separation. On the LH-10000 it can be adjusted; doing it cleanly works best with a test record or measurement. If you like, we'll set it up for you right during fitting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy buy the Ortofon LH-10000 at HD Zürisee?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause a headshell only shows its potential with the right fitting and alignment. We check the fit to your tonearm and cartridge, and on request, fit and align everything for you. Original Ortofon, with honest advice from Andy and Mauri – at HD Zürisee in Wädenswil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGoes well with\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGoes well with:\u003c\/strong\u003e the matching \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/tonabnehmer\"\u003ecartridge\u003c\/a\u003e, the right \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/plattenspieler\"\u003eturntable\u003c\/a\u003e and everything around \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/alles-vinyl\"\u003evinyl\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ortofon","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52989548691792,"sku":"303496","price":499.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0932\/3262\/8048\/files\/ortofon-lh-10000-headshell-seitenansicht.png?v=1786614461","url":"https:\/\/hdzuerisee.ch\/en\/products\/ortofon-lh-10000","provider":"HD Zürisee AG","version":"1.0","type":"link"}