This is an Ortofon FF15E mk 2 cartridge, bought new by me in 1980. It is in excellent condition, having had less than 200 hours use. It has only ever been installed on a Thorens TD160S with the TP16 II arm, so has been well-cared for. I used it for four years before succumbing to a Rega Planar 3 (oh fie! o foolish youth). The Rega arrived with another cartridge pre-installed so I removed the FF15E and it has been unused ever since, apart from testing this week to make sure it works okay (it does, rather splendidly in fact). At the time, it was in Ortofon’s budget range. but iIt is worth remembering, however, that the £17.50 cost in 19809 translates to a £105 cartridge now, so probably the equivalent of the Ortofon 2M Red or similar. The FF15E has an elliptical stylus, although others were (and still are) available, including a rather nice looking nude conical. Like a number of vintage cartridges, the FF15E seems to be undergoing a resurgence in popularity at the moment, with a number of positive reviews on forums and blogs. New styli are available, either OEM or NOS Ortofon. This is your chance to enjoy the classic Ortofon sound from a cartridge in perfect condition. It comes with original box, presentation case, instructions and mounting bolts.

ORTOFON FF15E Mkll Phono Cartridge tested and in perfect working order original stylus in great condition, plays and tracks superbly

This is an Ortofon FF15E mk 2 cartridge, bought new by me in 1980. It is in excellent condition, having had less than 200 hours use. It has only ever been installed on a Thorens TD160S with the TP16 II arm, so has been well-cared for. I used it for four years before succumbing to a Rega Planar 3 (oh fie! o foolish youth). The Rega arrived with another cartridge pre-installed so I removed the FF15E and it has been unused ever since, apart from testing this week to make sure it works okay (it does, rather splendidly in fact). At the time, it was in Ortofon’s budget range. but iIt is worth remembering, however, that the £17.50 cost in 19809 translates to a £105 cartridge now, so probably the equivalent of the Ortofon 2M Red or similar. The FF15E has an elliptical stylus, although others were (and still are) available, including a rather nice looking nude conical. Like a number of vintage cartridges, the FF15E seems to be undergoing a resurgence in popularity at the moment, with a number of positive reviews on forums and blogs. New styli are available, either OEM or NOS Ortofon. This is your chance to enjoy the classic Ortofon sound from a cartridge in perfect condition. It comes with original box, presentation case, instructions and mounting bolts.

DUAL CS505 RECORD DECK. FITTED WITH ORTOFON FF15E MK11 CARTRIDGE & STYLUS. IN VERY NICE USED CONDITION. PERSPEX LID ONLY HAS LIGHT MARKS. CRAZY CHEAP, ESPECIALLY WITH THE CARTRIDGE INCLUDED. COLLECT FROM UXBRIDGE or COULD COURIER FOR £8.

ORTOFON FF15E Mkll Phono Cartridge tested and in perfect working order original stylus in great condition, plays and tracks superbly