Uninterrupted Audio Journey

Ortofon
Exchange Service

Trade in your
broken MC cartridge

At Ortofon, we're committed to assisting our valued customers in every way possible. Whether you've encountered an unexpected mishap with your cartridge or possess an out-of-warranty Moving Coil cartridge, our Exchange Service is here to lend a helping hand. With this service, we ensure that your audio experience remains uninterrupted. Discover how we can assist you with our Ortofon Exchange Service.

A take-back service

The styli in Moving Coil cartridges are non-replaceable. To assist our customers who have accidentally damaged their cartridges or those with out-of-warranty Moving Coil cartridges, Ortofon offers an Exchange service. We accept cartridges in any condition, regardless of where the original purchase took place. Let us help you continue on your musical journey while also contributing to the reduction of our environmental impact.

Exchange your
vintage cartridge

The Ortofon Exchange service applies to a wide range of Moving Coil cartridges, both vintage and current models, although with reservation for the models which we no longer have components for.

Find your model in the scheme below the page.

How the Exchange service works

We offer the customer to buy back their cartridge for 25% of the current price list, provided that the customer will buy a new Ortofon cartridge, with either an equivalent or better model. The Exchange Service is available through participating Ortofon Authorised HiFi Dealers pursuant to the purchase of a new cartridge. If you should have the need for this service, please contact your local Ortofon Authorised HiFi Partner.

  • SPU cartridges

    SPU cartridges are not included in the Exchange program. If you have accidentally damaged your SPU cartridge or have an out-of-warranty SPU, we provide a Special Repair Service.

    Repair Service

  • Moving Magnet cartridges

    Moving Magnet cartridges are not included in the Exchange program but can be serviced by replacing the stylus. This allows you to reap the benefits of replacing your worn out stylus, upgrading to a better performing stylus and saving money because you don't have to buy a whole new cartridge.

    Go to styli

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Exchange service

Quintet Series: 0
MC Quintet Mono Exchange with MC Quintet Mono and above
MC Quintet Red Exchange with MC Quintet Red and above
MC Quintet Blue Exchange with MC Quintet Blue and above
MC Quintet Bronze Exchange with MC Quintet Bronze and above
MC Quintet Black S Exchange with MC Quintet Black S and above
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MC X Series: 0
MC X10 Exchange with MC X 10 and above
MC X20 Exchange with MC X 20 and above
MC X30 Exchange with MC X 30 and above
MC X40 Exchange with MC X 40 and above
0 0
Cadenza Series: 0
MC Cadenza Mono Exchange with MC Cadenza Mono and above
MC Cadenza Red Exchange with MC Cadenza Red and above
MC Cadenza Blue Exchange with MC Cadenza Blue and above
MC Cadenza Bronze Exchange with MC Cadenza Bronze and above
MC Cadenza Black Exchange with MC Cadenza Black and above
0 0
Exclusives Series: 0
MC 90X Exchange with MC 90X and above
MC A Mono Exchange with MC A Mono
MC Windfeld Ti Exchange with MC Windfeld Ti and above
MC Xpression Exchange with MC Windfeld Ti and above
MC Verismo Exchange with MC Verismo and above
MC Anna Exchange with MC Diamond
MC Anna Diamond  Exchange with MC Diamond
MC Diamond Exchange with MC Diamond
0 0
Historical MC cartridges: 0
HMC 10 ( Quartz) Exchange with MC Quintet Blue and above
HMC 20 ( Quattro) Exchange with MC Quintet Bronze and above
HMC 30 (Quasar) Exchange with MC Quintet Black S and above
MC 1 TURBO Exchange with MC Quintet Red and above
MC 10 SUPER MK ll Exchange with MC Quintet Red and above
MC 10 SUPREME Exchange with MC Quintet Red and above
MC 10 W Exchange with MC Quintet Red and above
MC 15 SUPER MK ll Exchange with MC Quintet Bronze and above
MC 20 MKII Exchange with MC Quintet Bronze and above
MC 20 W Exchange with MC Quintet Blue and above
MC 20 Super 25th Anniversary Exchange with MC Quintet Bronze and above
MC 20 SUPER MK ll Exchange with MC Quintet Bronze and above
MC 20 SUPER SE Exchange with MC Quintet Bronze and above
MC 20 SUPREME Exchange with MC Quintet Bronze and above
MC 2000 MK ll Exchange with MC Cadenza Blue and above
MC 25 E Exchange with MC Quintet Red and above
MC 25 FL Exchange with MC Quintet Bronze and above
MC 3 TURBO Exchange with MC Quintet Red and above
MC 30 W Exchange with MC Quintet Bronze and above
MC 30 SUPREME Exchange with MC Quintet Bronze and above
MC 30 SUPER MK ll Exchange with MC Quintet Black S and above
MC 3000 MK ll Exchange with MC Cadenza Bronze and above
MC 5000 Exchange with MC Cadenza Black and above
MC 70 ANNIVERSARY Exchange with MC Cadenza Blue and above
MC 7500  Exchange with MC Cadenza Black and above
MC A90 Exchange with MC Windfeld Ti and above
MC A95 Exchange with MC Windfeld Ti and above
MC Century Exchange with MC Diamond and above
MC JUBILEE Exchange with MC Cadenza Black and above
MC KONTRAPUNKT A Exchange with MC Cadenza Red and above
MC KONTRAPUNKT B Exchange with MC Cadenza Blue and above
MC KONTRAPUNKT C Exchange with MC Cadenza Bronze and above
MC KONTRAPUNKT H Exchange with MC Cadenza Red and above
MC Quintet Black Exchange with MC Quintet Black S and above
MC ROHMANN Exchange with MC Cadenza Bronze and above
MC Statement Exchange with MC Cadenza Red and above
MC SALSA Exchange with MC Quintet Red and above
MC SAMBA Exchange with MC Quintet Red and above
MC Style Exchange with MC Quintet Bronze and above
MC TANGO Exchange with MC Quintet Red and above
MC Valencia Exchange with MC Quintet Black S and above
MC Venci Exchange with MC Cadenza Bronze and above
MC Venice Exchange with MC Cadenza Red and above
MC Vero II Exchange with MC Quintet Black S and above
MC Vienna Exchange with MC Cadenza Black and above
MC Vigor Exchange with MC Quintet Red and above
MC Virgo Exchange with MC Quintet Blue and above
MC Virtus II Exchange with MC Quintet Black S and above
MC Vitesse Exchange with MC Quintet Blue and above
MC Vivo Blue ( 09 B) Exchange with MC Quintet Blue and above
MC Vivo Red  ( 09 A ) Exchange with MC Quintet Red and above
MC Windfeld Exchange with MC Windfeld Ti and above
RONDO RED Exchange with MC Quintet Red and above
RONDO BLUE Exchange with MC Quintet Blue and above
RONDO BRONZE Exchange with MC Quintet Bronze and above
X1 MC Exchange with MC Quintet Red and above
X1 MCP (T4P) Exchange with MC Quintet Red and above
X3 MC Exchange with MC Quintet Bronze and above
X5 MC Exchange with MC Quintet Black S and above
SPU GOLD Exchange with SPU Meister Silver G MK II
SPU GOLD Reference Exchange with SPU Royal G MKII