Detail 01
Spherical tip
Sits in the groove with a rounder contact patch. More forgiving of hard handling than an elliptical tip, less fine detail.
Product detailSKU #1274115056472
OrtofonSpherical Pro S Stylus Black
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Replacement spherical stylus for the Ortofon Pro S cartridge. The cheapest way back to fresh needle life on a deck you already run.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Swapping out a worn needle on an existing Pro S body
- Cheap spare to keep in the bag for a gig
- Scratch and battle decks where needles get used up
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Anyone who does not already own a Pro S cartridge
- Shoppers who need a whole cartridge, body included
- Critical hi-fi listening where a finer tip profile matters
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 02
Stylus only
Pushes onto a cartridge body you already own. It will not play anything by itself.
Detail 03
Pro S fitment
Made for the Pro S body. Other Ortofon cartridges take their own matched stylus.
Detail 04
Black housing
Ortofon colour-codes stylus models so you can tell them apart quickly. Black identifies this one.
Detail 05
Lowest price in the Ortofon stylus range
Easy to justify buying two or three at once, which matters if you go through needles.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Check that your cartridge body says Pro S before ordering
- 02Cartridge body, headshell and hardware are not included
- 03Buy in pairs so both decks track and sound alike
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Is this a full cartridge?
No. It is the replacement stylus alone. You need an Ortofon Pro S cartridge body already mounted on your headshell for it to work.
02Spherical or elliptical, which should I get?
Spherical rides the groove more forgivingly under heavy handling, which suits DJ use. Elliptical traces finer detail but is less tolerant of rough cueing.
03Will it fit a Night Club or Qbert body?
No. Ortofon styli are matched to their own cartridge bodies. Check the model name printed on your cartridge and buy the matching stylus.
04How long does a stylus last?
It depends entirely on hours played and how hard you cue. Replace it when you hear distortion or the needle starts skipping on records that used to track fine.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Black
