Special Elliptical Stylus: The Special Elliptical profile improves groove tracing and retrieves detailed musical information during playback.

Vinyl-to-Digital Transcription: Ortofon designed the Arkiv system specifically for recording and vinyl-to-digital transcription applications.

Detailed Sound Reproduction: The stylus delivers clear and accurate sound reproduction, supporting detailed recordings and professional sampling workflows.

Extended High-Frequency Response: Its frequency response covers 20 Hz to 20 kHz within ±2 dB for broad audio reproduction.

Strong Stereo Imaging: The 23 dB channel separation helps preserve stereo information during playback and recording applications.

Reliable Tracking Performance: The stylus provides 80 μm tracking ability at 315 Hz, supporting stable groove tracking.

Recommended Tracking Force: Ortofon recommends a 3.0 g tracking force, while the supported range spans 2.0 to 4.0 g.

Compatible Replacement Design: The Stylus Arkiv serves as a replacement stylus for the Arkiv cartridge system used with compatible Concorde and OM configurations.

Specifications

• Product: Ortofon Stylus Arkiv
• Application: Vinyl-to-digital transcription
• Stylus Type: Special Elliptical
• Stylus Tip Radius: r/R 13/25 μm
• Channel Balance at 1 kHz: 2 dB
• Output Voltage at 1 kHz, 5 cm/sec: 6 mV
• Channel Separation at 1 kHz: 23 dB
• Frequency Response: 20 Hz – 20 kHz, ±2 dB
• Tracking Ability at 315 Hz: 80 μm
• Compliance, Dynamic, Lateral: 9 μm/mN
• Tracking Force Range: 2.0–4.0 g (20–40 mN)
• Recommended Tracking Force: 3.0 g (30 mN)
• Tracking Angle: 20°
• Internal Impedance / DC Resistance: 750 Ohm
• Stylus Weight: 1 g
• Recommended Load Resistance: 47 kOhm
• Internal Inductance: 450 mH
• Recommended Load Capacitance: 200–600 pF
• Compatible Cartridge: CONCORDE & OM ARKIV CARTRIDGE